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Classic, good find Claire.
Hog wash. I paired with a pair of golfers who were wearing jeans. We played nine only but they could not have been more than 4-5 over par. People can actually enjoy this game without taking its culture to heart. When I realized that simple fact, I actually took up golf myself after years of swearing it off due to what I thought it was all about.There is a considerable difference in the talent level of people that dress "appropriately" for the course. At least around here. You see a guy wearing jeans, you know for a fact he's never cleaned his grooves in the last 15 years and will duck hook two off the first tee, guaranteed.
I think that the thing that separates golf from every other sport is the respect that the pros have for the elders in the game, and the pride that they take in their appearance. So along these lines jeans on the course scream I don't take this game seriously. No matter how good you are. I don't give two $hits if you can shoot 7 under every time you play if you show up in jeans I will find someone else to play with. I think it is a sad thing that you can not take pride enough in how you look when you play this game to put on a pair of khakis or dress shorts when you play (I would also extend my distaste to cargo shorts). Maybe it is just because I grew up playing in events with a dress code, and a family that wouldn't let you within a mile of the first tee without proper attire, but I can not stand it when people are not in appropriate dress for playing golf. I have actually stopped playing at courses because they did not have a dress policy. Sorry to rant and I know that it shouldn't matter, but it is a point of pride to me to show up and have respect for the sport not just in the way you play the game but the way you look while doing it.
I think that the thing that separates golf from every other sport is the respect that the pros have for the elders in the game, and the pride that they take in their appearance. So along these lines jeans on the course scream I don't take this game seriously. No matter how good you are. I don't give two $hits if you can shoot 7 under every time you play if you show up in jeans I will find someone else to play with. I think it is a sad thing that you can not take pride enough in how you look when you play this game to put on a pair of khakis or dress shorts when you play (I would also extend my distaste to cargo shorts). Maybe it is just because I grew up playing in events with a dress code, and a family that wouldn't let you within a mile of the first tee without proper attire, but I can not stand it when people are not in appropriate dress for playing golf. I have actually stopped playing at courses because they did not have a dress policy. Sorry to rant and I know that it shouldn't matter, but it is a point of pride to me to show up and have respect for the sport not just in the way you play the game but the way you look while doing it.
Where would you play? :emot-angeAll ugly people should be banned from the golf course.
In the spirit of this thread's title, everyone should be required to wear a skirt or a skort on the course. I'll even relent and allow the occasional kilt, so long as it's worn commando.
We'll make a deal with you Claire, you come to Tn. next month in a skirt, and we'll wear Kilts, commando, :laugh:
Then you'll know how happy we are to see ya, :wow: