collar shirts

[Mok]

are most golf courses still requiring collared shirts? does this apply to both genders?

[noback]

Most still do and good for them. As for women? I doubt most courses get too formal with them. At least most of the public and semi private courses are like this.

[Focker Singh]

Most that I've played still require collard shirts but there are some new designs now, the collardless shirts...you may have seen Tiger, Duval and Sabatini wear them. They are all Nike sponsored. So I dunno, would you be told to put on a collard shirt if you're wearing a Nike collarless golf shirt? :confused:

As for ladies, Ive seen them in cut offs, low cut, skirts...to me, ITS ALL GOOD! :rofl: ...should become more like Tennis outfits!

[Queen of the Beach]

I still wear a collared t-shirt, sometimes sleeveless or long sleeved. Especially if I am golfing at a new course for the first time, I want to be sure that there are no problems. However, if I've been there before and know that their dress code is lax. Then I wear a fitted t-shirt. I haven't tested the limits of the dress code yet. hehee maybe next season. Golf skirt?

[noback]

WoooooooHoooooooooo for the ladies. Only time double standard works for us guys. I once played with a woman in a tournament where they asked her to cover up from the get go. Some guy on the first tee took off his shirt and gave it to her. He went and got his rain gear for the rest of the day.:p

We got out to the middle of the 1st hole and she wiped off his shirt and wore her "un-dressed coded" top the rest of the day. :D

[Focker Singh]

Till the day we get golf courses that allow parties such as the Maxim Coors Light Girls on the course serving men beer and holding our clubs. :D Doing everything we command them to do :nono: ......golf related that is...:rofl:

[EDSGolf]

My friend who works at Angus Glen was there when the Maxime Girls were there, he was quite pleased with the eye candy.....putting it nicely.

[Focker Singh]

Poor me, I only read about it on a local golf magazine and there were only 2 pictures...:(

Hook me up next year!! hehe...

[Ego Woods]

I was never one for wearing collar shirts before I took up golf....even at work, I hated having to wear a golf shirt if I wanted to not wear sleeves......but ever since I took up golf...I love wearing them now.....golf is making me become too preppy :help:

[Mok]

i like collared shirts, but not tucked in haha...

[Mule56]

are most golf courses still requiring collared shirts? does this apply to both genders?At my home course there is a dress code that is clearly laid out for both women and men. Collars or mock collars are a must. No cut off shorts. After that they are pretty open. Yes I have played with women that look like they are heading out for a night on the town, instead of a day in the woods. Put they met the dress code so who am I to argue.
Mule

[Ems]

are most golf courses still requiring collared shirts? does this apply to both genders?
I usually dislike dress codes, especially for sports. Let people wear whatever they feel comfortable in, people are there for the sport, not for birdwatching.

But then, I like dress codes for Christmas dinners or Weddings where Everyone should dress to impress... coz then people are birdwatching :cool:

[Ego Woods]

I usually dislike dress codes, especially for sports. Let people wear whatever they feel comfortable in, people are there for the sport, not for birdwatching.
hmmmmm....while I like watching the sport...if I ever watch Kournikova vs. Sharapova, 95% of the reason wouldn't be because I think it's a great match! :D

[GP64]

Most facilities are aware of the changing trends and accepting of them. Having experience in the private golf atmosphere, they are all but a few accepting the mock neck style, and various styles for the ladies, however the overall short length is the only problem. Ladies if you got the legs show them, just the old girls don't have them anymore thats all :tongue:

[Mok]

Ladies if you got the legs show them

roger that :)

[danakin]

Personally, I find the requirement to wear a collared shirt on a public or municipal golf course silly. Private clubs, on the other hand, can set their rules as they see fit.
As long as the golfer(s) displays a modicum of decorum then let it be. A significant percentage of golfers need to relax, its just a game not some sacrosanct venture.

[Jaydog]

welcome to the forum danakin. i'm guessing you're a cyclist as well as a golfer?

[Dormie]

I still wear a collared t-shirt, sometimes sleeveless or long sleeved. Especially if I am golfing at a new course for the first time, I want to be sure that there are no problems. However, if I've been there before and know that their dress code is lax. Then I wear a fitted t-shirt. I haven't tested the limits of the dress code yet. hehee maybe next season. Golf skirt?
if you ever play at toronto ladies, they only allow so many inches above knee
and no logos on the shirt
men also have restricted times
and they have a membership drive, as i guess the older ladies are passing on

[danakin]

JayDog, I most certainly am. More the former than the latter.

[mikejb]

I do not think collarless shirts belong on the golf course.

But how can you be surprised when you get Nike's marketing machine running at full steam.

If you ever step on Toronto Golf Club you are not able to wear a hat with a logo on it or, any shirt with such. These rules are applied to prety much every private club I have ever played at, or am a member of.

You also cannot wear shorts on the course unless you wear ankle socks or knee highs, take your pick, but the rules are the rules and they exist for a reason.

[Dormie]

some rules are ridiculous
like you need ankle socks with shorts.......:confused:
the year is 2005, some private clubs need to wake up

and talking about toronto golf,
they did refuse leafs goalie grant fuhr to play their course

golf is about enjoyment and scoring
it shouldn't be about dress codes

i think courses should be more concerned with ppl replacing divots
and repairing ball marks on the green
than collars and ladies hot pants

[mikejb]

From my experience, the people you allow on the course, and their respect for the sport and the rules is dictated by where you play. If you are a member of Toronto, Rosedale, Mississauga or any of the other toronto area golf clubs you will have members who respect what they pay for, and bring people who are respectful of the game and the rules. I have played courses that are $20 a round, but are more respected by their members than some Club Link courses.
With the games popularity increase over the last "tiger" years you have seen many people take up the game for the game, and not understand all the rules and etuquite of the game. I have seen a summer course I play go down the tubes since they allowed to many members in, the conditions suck and the members have no respect for one another any longer, to the point that I played behind a five some one weekend.
And why should Toronto Golf not be able to restrict who they allow on their course, they are private? They could have refused his membership also, I would.

[Mok]

private clubs should definitely enforce whatever dress code they feel necessary.

[danakin]

Mikejb,
I'm sure those rules exist for a reason, I can just imagine the affront a collarless shirt must be...
Honestly, I'm not trying to stir the poop-storm here, just some of the pretentious aspects of the sport are ridiculous. I understand how ripped jean-shorts and a tank top (wifebeater) would be a bit much, but a nice shirt without a collar should be more than acceptable.

[mikejb]

I understand how ripped jean-shorts and a tank top (wifebeater) would be a bit much, but a nice shirt without a collar should be more than acceptable.

Danakin, I totalally agree, but what your definition of a nice collarless shirt, and mine might be very different. That is the only reason I say that the collarless shirts can be a problem.

[Bogeybog]

Danakin, I totalally agree, but what your definition of a nice collarless shirt, and mine might be very different. That is the only reason I say that the collarless shirts can be a problem.
Totally agree. I for one think that certain rules and/or traditions are there for the benefit of all, whether it is rules of conduct and sportmanship on the course or dress codes. It adds to the overall enjoyment of the game for the majority. Hey if you don't like it, you don't have to play, you can always go back to your skateboard.

[danakin]

The tenet of my original point was that a nice collarless shirt should not be an affront to those traditionalists who feel so passionately about the integrity of the sport being desecrated. The clubs themselves should reserve the right to request a mininum standard of decorum, but to flat out disallow all collarless shirts seems kind of out of step.
Regarding Bogeybog's childish comment about my alleged skateboard fetish, I find that comment rather sad, and narrow minded. Besides, I never could skate.

[Bogeybog]

The tenet of my original point was that a nice collarless shirt should not be an affront to those traditionalists who feel so passionately about the integrity of the sport being desecrated. The clubs themselves should reserve the right to request a mininum standard of decorum, but to flat out disallow all collarless shirts seems kind of out of step.
Regarding Bogeybog's childish comment about my alleged skateboard fetish, I find that comment rather sad, and narrow minded. Besides, I never could skate.
Sorry if I touched a nerve and you took it personally as the comment wasn't directed at you, it was a general comment. I can see how it might come across that I was referring to you (and I apologize for not being clear about that) but there is really no need to attack me personally.

[danakin]

Bogeybog,

No worries dude.

[Bogeybog]

Bogeybog,

No worries dude.
And by the way, welcome to the forum!

[Hoz-ay]

Hawaiian shirts ok????

[countclub]

for the men ..... no shirt no golf.......for the girls.....no shirt no green fee:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Golftool]

for the men ..... no shirt no golf.......for the girls.....no shirt no green fee:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hahahaha! - I like the counts idea best - lets see a course adopt these rules - i'd be playing (or a least watching) there as much as possible!!
:rolleyes:

[Ego Woods]

Hahahaha! - I like the counts idea best - lets see a course adopt these rules - i'd be playing (or a least watching) there as much as possible!!
:rolleyes:
maybe I should add....depends on your physical attibutes...I'm sure most wouldn't want to see an 95 yr. old grandma apply this rule. :eek:

[alien270]

i for one dress up nice when i play nice shirt and khakis or golf pants when i play
hey i figure since i suck at playing golf, i can at least look good on the course :D

[malarky]

From a bit of a practical perspective, I like to wear collarless or mock-turtle shirt, if it's a weekday and I'm planning to cut out of work early to get a round in before dinner. That way, sport jacket or not, paired with nice slacks, it doesn't look at all like I'm going to be playing hookie and hitting the links.

Every private club has the rule about logs on hats and shirts. I've not seen it enforced in the last several years ... it's pretty much impossible to get golf shirts and caps now without advertisement.

Now, shirt's that are hanging out ... that doesn't belong on the golf course.

[Hoz-ay]

hey! i always play with my shirts hanging out....

[Grass Roots Tour]

hmmmmm....while I like watching the sport...if I ever watch Kournikova vs. Sharapova, 95% of the reason wouldn't be because I think it's a great match! :D
No sit dude....those two gals are the bomb! Even I'd watch tennis to see THAT match.

[Grass Roots Tour]

private clubs should definitely enforce whatever dress code they feel necessary.
All golf clubs should enforse a dress code. Try to remember golf was built on a tradition of being a "gentlemans'" game.
What puzzles me is that when the P.G.A. tour comes to town (where ever they are) the players are allowed to wear spikes and mok necks. Chances are they are at a private club where the members (who pay all the bills) aren't allowed to do so. I know they amke they're own rules to govern themselves but it still seems strange to me.
For those of you who are misguided or believe everything they hear from the media during televised golf........Tiger is NOT the rerason golf has become so popular to play here in Ontario.

I give that honor to BEER! Beer on the courses has single handedly made the game popular. And NOT in a good way. Those of you who can't play 18 without drinking while you play should quit the game, sell your clubs, and go back to watching wrestling and fixing your car in your driveway!

[Grass Roots Tour]

Every private club has the rule about logs on hats and shirts. I've not seen it enforced in the last several years ... it's pretty much impossible to get golf shirts and caps now without advertisement.

Now, shirt's that are hanging out ... that doesn't belong on the golf course.[/QUOTE]
I find it hard to believe that some private clubs are so anal that a logo on a hat or shirt is a no no. Thats just taking it too far. You'd think they would have trouble passing that kind of rule within the membership. Golfers all love they're logod stuff, specially Titleist hats. Everybody and theyre brother has one or more of those.

[Hoz-ay]

you know for all the talk about "dress" code... speed of "play" & so fourth you'd think every1 here was a "pro". come on guys... we're all "hackers" to a degree. I've always worn whatever I've wanted at any course I've played at & never been hassled about it. Way I see it, if you're the one paying to play the who are they to tell you what to do(to a degree)... & if i desire to drink a "beer" while playing golf then I should be allowed to do that. i'm a true believer that golf should be "fun"... you remember "fun"? a good time out with you're buddies... betting $5 a hole! now if you're a "pro"... then why are you not on tour? those guys take the game seriously & don't drink "beer" on the course & all wear their shirts tucked in! but until then... why should somebody's dress code or drinking beer while playing irk you so much?

[Grass Roots Tour]

you know for all the talk about "dress" code... speed of "play" & so fourth you'd think every1 here was a "pro". come on guys... we're all "hackers" to a degree. I've always worn whatever I've wanted at any course I've played at & never been hassled about it. Way I see it, if you're the one paying to play the who are they to tell you what to do(to a degree)... & if i desire to drink a "beer" while playing golf then I should be allowed to do that. i'm a true believer that golf should be "fun"... you remember "fun"? a good time out with you're buddies... betting $5 a hole! now if you're a "pro"... then why are you not on tour? those guys take the game seriously & don't drink "beer" on the course & all wear their shirts tucked in! but until then... why should somebody's dress code or drinking beer while playing irk you so much?
It "irks" me so much cause I get stuck behind some butthead that takes his cart 3 fairways over cause he sees the beer cart over there. Forgetting that theres a group behind him who wants to actually play golf.

Or the guy whos relieving himself in the parking lot while my wife and two kids are trying to get to our SUV without getting the full monty.

"Fun" for me is playing well. How can you possibly play well after 3 beers on the front, another at the turn, and a joint on 11 with another couple of beers on the back?

And you don't have to be a pro to shoot even par or better. Trust me, my group does it all the time.

[Hoz-ay]

["Fun" for me is playing well. How can you possibly play well after 3 beers on the front, another at the turn, and a joint on 11 with another couple of beers on the back?]

if you're out with your buddies doing this.. then yes its fun!! i'd say 90% of golfers out there are JUST out there to have fun! if you start to nick-pick at things such as they way they wear their shirts & how much beer they have on the course then i think its time for you to move on to private clubs. listen i hear ya... but seriously, not every1 out there is trying to post a par round... most of us are out on the course just shooting the "sh*t" with the guys & enjoying the round. some of us are out there entertaining clients & trying to close out a deal... & if that means i'm buying 50 rounds of drinks then thats what I'm going to do! if you're so into the "time" thing & proper "dress" code thing... then maybe tee off first... that way nobody's in front of you... guy with his shirt not tucked in won't bother you & you'll be done in no time!
btw... you ever bet money with you buddies on the round? & i don't mean a measley $5 to $10 bucks here & there... ever bet you buddies says $400+ a round? bet that would slow you guys down.
I'm just saying EASE off with the whole "dress" code thing & time issue thing... 'aight?


btw... the "butthead that takes his cart 3 fairways over cause he sees the beer cart" - that was prolly me!! lol j/k :)


& the guy who's relieving himself in the parking lot while your wife and two kids are trying to get to your SUV without getting the full monty... that was a client of mine... lots of beer!! but atleast we closed the deal!! lol j/k again :)

[962B]

Don't go to Westview without a collar. If you drip ketchup from your hot dog onto your shirt there they'll send you packing.

[Grass Roots Tour]

Don't go to Westview without a collar. If you drip ketchup from your hot dog onto your shirt there they'll send you packing.

Thats a good idea. What about if you spill beer? :rolleyes:

[Rocknronny]

Thats a good idea. What about if you spill beer? :rolleyes:They send over the cart girl with another beer of course. :rofl: :rofl: :beer:

[Grass Roots Tour]

They send over the cart girl with another beer of course. :rofl: :rofl: :beer:
How true, how true. :nono:

[tjhayko]

I give that honor to BEER! Beer on the courses has single handedly made the game popular. And NOT in a good way. Those of you who can't play 18 without drinking while you play should quit the game, sell your clubs, and go back to watching wrestling and fixing your car in your driveway!
I don't mind if somebody has a drink or two on the course (I frequently do myself), as long as they can behave themselves while doing so.

[mikemakeitso]

I don't mind if somebody has a drink or two on the course (I frequently do myself), as long as they can behave themselves while doing so.
I agree, but at times people do get carried away - and I have seen on occasion where my fellow buddies had to be dragged off the course. To make a long story short, his wife set him straight the following day... lol.

[hammer]

Every course I have played in the last 8 years has a collared shirt rule. Some let it slide at twi. and in tournaments though. I will fix my divots, repair ball marks, use the garbage cans, not drink, yell fore and everything in the rules but I refuse to tuck my shirt in. Unless there is a sign before I pay stating that shirts must be tucked in I will not do it. If people/members don't like it I don't care cause I'm damn sure doing things I don't like too. I once had a marshall come over to my group to tell us members were complaining about the way or shirts looked. I asked nicely if they had a written rule about tucking in your shirts, which they did not. I asked who and he pointed them out. I then told him, as a member too, to go and tell them to untuck their shirts because I didn't like the way they looked. To which he responded "I get the point, have a good round"

[tjhayko]

I agree, but at times people do get carried away - and I have seen on occasion where my fellow buddies had to be dragged off the course. To make a long story short, his wife set him straight the following day... lol.
I seem to recall that the guy didn't really bother anybody else, he just passed out a little.