Jeans or not?

[pipibug]

Hi, all:

I am having a debate with my friend if we could dress jeans on the golf course or not, my friend insists that if the owner of the course doesn't mind, that would be ok, but I think it is about the etiquette of the golf.

Well, may someone give me some idea? by the way, I just play golf about 2 years.

Thanks,

[davevandyk]

I guess technically it is up to the golf course's policy but i personally can't wear jeans while golfing. I have grown up playin a country club where they aren't allowed, and i even feel funny wearing jeans when i go to the range which is not part of any golf course!

[Big Shooter]

No! (clear?!!):cool:

[Carlton]

Jeans on a golf course? Well, unless your name is John Daly and you're from Arkansas or drive a suped up pickup, own at least one tractor, related to at least 10 other Bubba's in your town well, just maybe... :eek:

[simar]

Jeans on a golf course? Well, unless your name is John Daly and you're from Arkansas or drive a suped up pickup, own at least one tractor, related to at least 10 other Bubba's in your town well, just maybe... :eek:

aka, you just dont give a damn.

[iyell4]

Golf and the Seven Rules for Success on the Links By Anna Wildermuth, AICI, CIM
Personal Images, Inc.


Rule 2 – Dress the Part
Never wear jeans, shorts, tee shirts, or gym shoes on the golf course. It's best to wear a golf shirt (avoid large prints and palm leaves) and long pants. Shorts are acceptable if they are close to knee length for women and no less than two inches above the knee for men. Good leather golf shoes and ankle socks complete the right “personal style" in your dress. Wear a visor or hat to protect yourself from the sun.

[East Coast Golfer]

I jus think the game has gone on too long without jeans. So now whenever someone sees a guy playing golf in jeans, they mostly assume he is new to the game or just does not know the "rules".

I personally could not wear jeans as I grew up knowing it was not allowed and therefore would not feel right to me. I think if courses allowed it, then maybe in 30 years or so it would be widely accepted and there would be no problem with people coming to play golf in comfy jeans. It is just right now it gives off a look that many of the higher end golf courses do not welcome.

[Ems]

personally, i hate dress codes. Can't stand it at work, and it's not even business formal, just business casual

feel the same way about golf. if i feel comfortable, and as long as it's not over the top, why can't I wear what I want... I guess it's just hard to police what's considered 'over the top'

[simar]

personally, i hate dress codes. Can't stand it at work, and it's not even business formal, just business casual

feel the same way about golf. if i feel comfortable, and as long as it's not over the top, why can't I wear what I want... I guess it's just hard to police what's considered 'over the top'

this is one place where old and new clash. Im sure the nudists are happy to golf in thier birthday suits, and I'm comfortable in my golf shorts and a polo shirt, and someone else is comfortable in pants and a dress shirt. where the line gets drawn is always arbitrary, and often not in our hands. What is controllable is our choice to golf somewhere or not. With that in mind, courses that forbid jeans are not catering to everyone, and are comfortable losing that clientele. More power to them if they think they are best suited by doing so. I know where I will be going if I was ever asked to change into pants... home. (does not imply that I wont wear pants to a course, just implies I prefer shorts)

[dks_34]

I'm a No Jeans on the golf course kinda gal.

[tjhayko]

Jeans are not acceptable on the course. I do regularly wear them to the range, however, and if the range employees complain, I find a new place to praticise.

[Copetown Woods]

NO, NO, NO :nono:

[Focker Singh]

Definately a NO to jeans. Not only is it difficult to move around and swing freely it just looks bad.

If the course allows jeans then fine, go ahead, but I personally dont like it when people dress unappropriately at a golf course. Besides, I like the look of golf attire.

[East Coast Golfer]

I too love the look of proper golf attire, but I had a course at home that had no dress code and every now and then we would go play in shorts and tank top just to even out those ugly golf tan lines. :rofl:

[cornerstone]

NO, NO, NO :nono:

DITTO

[Section ThirtyOne]

NO, NO, NO :nono:
:werd:

[wc17]

Me and my friends use to wear jeans or sweats to a couple city courses when we first started but I quickly switched to khakis and golf shirts. That just seem, right. I cant imagine wearing jeans to a course now...I would feel weird.

[pipibug]

VOW...Thanks all of your guys...I will pass all your notes to my friend. Appreciate...

[mikejb]

:werd:

I am agree.

And keep them out of offices, I do not care if they cost you 300, I have shirts that were that much.

NO JEANS EVER!

[grunt]

Of course it has to do with the dress code of the course, but why the heck not?

Disallowing jeans always seemed a rather elitist attitude - how does someone wearing jeans on the golf course affect you or your play - it doesn't. I believe that public courses should only have broad dress code standards that help ensure that others are not offended in some way - jeans on their own are rather inoffensive.

-Tony

[Golfbum]

I have worn jean shorts at my course, but they are not $15 shorts either
As for full length jeans? Maybe in the late fall when it is cool and wet, but not likely.
Black denim is different.
If you want to get rid of your golf tan lines, do it at home or the beach.:D
Dress Good
Play Good
:)

[bythehour]

Never mind jeans, I get irked when I see track pants on the course.

(Geez, maybe I am getting old!)

[hogannut]

Hi, all:

I am having a debate with my friend if we could dress jeans on the golf course or not, my friend insists that if the owner of the course doesn't mind, that would be ok, but I think it is about the etiquette of the golf.

Well, may someone give me some idea? by the way, I just play golf about 2 years.

Thanks,

I agree....jeans are a breach of the games etiquette. I played a rural course in Ohio once and there were guys there playing in jean cut offs with NO shirts. Surprise surprise when all they did was drive around in the cart and drink beer. I always wear proper clothing regardless of the courses policies as a respect factor of the game itself.

[ghost13]

Golf and jeans just do not belong on the course, it refreshing to go somewhere and not see the denim look. I am also in agreement that jeans should not be worn to work, now when it comes to hiking or a night out then jeans are my thing:)

[Mule56]

Well, may someone give me some idea? by the way, I just play golf about 2 years.Thanks,

In the few years since I've taken the game back up, I have never worn jeans. As a matter of fact I don't even wear shorts. I guess you can say my Dad taught me respect for the sports played.
It's funny to because I've played with old hockey and baseball friends who wouldn't step on the field of combat with out a complete uniform, but they show up to play golf in cut off shorts and tee-shirts.
Now for the driving range and lessons I will wear shorts or even sweats, but that just the practise gear.
Mule

[NWILLIAMS]

I am very traditional.

I have always worn dress pants and a proper dress shirt / golf shirt when playing golf, this includes practice session on the greens, and everytime I go to the driving range, launch monitor, simulators etc etc...

I have never even worn shorts on the golf course... I don't think it's wrong, just very traditional when it comes to golf, that's all, and wouldn't wear them personally.

I would have to say a big NO to wearing jeans on the course.

[Big Shooter]

although, if the right person was to show up with an R7 and/or a Scotty...;) :p

[Carlton]

I work in an advertising agency and everyone is pretty laid back or the creative type so there really is no dress code other than meeting days. I guess they feel that to get the creative writers/desginers etc. comfortable, they let them wear whatever they want. Not uncommon to see 'em all in shorts, T's and sandals during the summer. For a more serious company ie. financial etc. I understand big time. You have to project the right image.

[Mule56]

although, if the right person was to show up with an R7 and/or a Scotty...;) :p
Okay. This is not the type of person I was talking about wearing shorts, but I pretty sure I could find room in my group of one.:eek:
Mule

[Farmboy]

One the other note.......ever try to play in jeans and it starts to rain. Oh boy look out spandex. :rofl:

[fresh]

although i do wear baggy jeans...golf in jeans just doesnt seem right to me....i have been to the driving range in jeans but never to a round. I always wear a collar (or mock) shirt and tuck it in. I do prefer shorts in the summer as its gotten wicked hot lately in the summers.

[Bellyhungry]

Absolutely NO jeans on the golf course...

There's time and place for everything...It is not asking too much to observe the simple request.

[Grass Roots Tour]

Absolutely NO jeans on the golf course...

There's time and place for everything...It is not asking too much to observe the simple request.


I totally agree.

Shorts are fine with me as long as they fit the normal course dress code. The courses that demand a certain level of dress code are the ones that will get my business.

[dks_34]

Its easier for women to get away with shorts/skorts on the course and I'll wear them all summer on the golf course. But everything will be "golf wear"..BTW i don't mind if a guy wears shorts espeically if he has nice legs! ;)

[simar]

shorts are perfect for when it gets hot. I have never had an issue whenever/ whereever i've golfed in them.

[Carlton]

espeically if he has nice legs! ;)

That's an oxymoron... there's no such thing as a man with nice legs!! :eek:

[iyell4]

i know some golf courses even require golf shirts to be tucked-in!:eek:

[Queen of the Beach]

I'm a Jeans lover but
Jeans on Weekends and Casual Fridays? YES.
Jeans on the golf course? NO!

[simar]

I'm a Jeans lover but
Jeans on Weekends and Casual Fridays? YES.
Jeans on the golf course? NO!

amen to that.

[Bellyhungry]

That's an oxymoron... there's no such thing as a man with nice legs!! :eek:

I used to play football (I meant soccer) growing up, I have nicely sculptured and tanned legs :) ;) :p :$ :D

[larmet]

There are two sports you cannot wear jeans: golf and skiing.

Oh sure, you can, but come on, really!

[bythehour]

i know some golf courses even require golf shirts to be tucked-in!:eek:

Yeah, I got tagged by a marshal last year at Emerald Hills for leaving my shirt out!

[sharkhark]

I would, never, ever wear jeans.
One of the things that I love about golf, is that sort of 'classy' sport element about it.
I actually this off season have bought more nice pants/shirts/shoes in order to elevate my look this yr, from athletic golf shoes and sloppy shirt.

..but jeans?...no...way!

[Big Shooter]

There are two sports you cannot wear jeans: golf and skiing.

Oh sure, you can, but come on, really!


SO, you can wear JEANS for 'other' sports?
Name 'em!!????
...I say Jeans are for ANYTIME OTHER THAN SPORTS, or if you're WATCHING SPORTS!!!;)

[kimo62]

Golf is a gentleman's sport. and when I think of a gentleman, I think dress
pants and nicely pressed shirt. A pair of jeans just doesn't project that image........so keep them off the course.
JMHO.

[larmet]

SO, you can wear JEANS for 'other' sports?
Name 'em!!????
...I say Jeans are for ANYTIME OTHER THAN SPORTS, or if you're WATCHING SPORTS!!!;)

Darts, Bocci, Table Tennis, Rugby, Hurley, Billiards, Monster Truck Pull, Rodeo Riding are all sports were I think wearing jeans is not prohibited.

These are, albeit, not mainstream sports, but sports nonetheless.

[denchoe]

I'm going to say....



Heck NO!!!

It's a gentlemen (gentlewomen)'s game...let's keep it that way

[iyell4]

SO, you can wear JEANS for 'other' sports?
Name 'em!!????
...I say Jeans are for ANYTIME OTHER THAN SPORTS, or if you're WATCHING SPORTS!!!;)

i can name lots.

there's rodeo 'bull ridin', umm, did i mention 'bull ridin' already? :)

I think golf is and will hopefully forever remain a gentleman's sport. As such,courtesy, sportsmanship, fair-play and a respect for the tradition of the game must be core to all golfers; both seasoned and newbies. IMHO, respect for the tradition of the game includes appropriate attire worn appropriately on and around the golf course. I haven't seen courses with dress codes that I would call blatantly disrespectful to the old game.
On the flip side, I enjoy playing courses that have more 'fine-print' legalistic regulations that
dictate the font-size of lettering on any attire,
require our shirts to tucked in,
hats off in the clubhouse (turbans et al. for those with a sincerely-held faith-specific practice are OK),
no white socks ... etc.

Thinking must be along the lines of .. Dressing gentlemanly-like is condusive to playing gentlemanly-like.

[kingbrown]

jeans on a golf course ? how about brown shoes with a black tux?

[Carlton]

how about brown shoes with a black tux?

I'm more partial to crosstrainers and a tux myself. :D

[Grass Roots Tour]

If you allow the jeans then you may as well allow the wife beater to go with it. :cookoo:

Where do you then draw the line? Is the gym shorts and high tops OK? :eek: Can women wear tank tops and booty shorts? Well I guess thats another thread :rolleyes:

BTW, did anyone notice Megan West pimpin the 4" heels last night on the Golf Channel?

[simar]

women in booty shorts and tank tops on a golf course... this can be nightmare material or stuff that dreams are made of.... ;)

[Big Shooter]

women in booty shorts and tank tops on a golf course... this can be nightmare material or stuff that dreams are made of.... ;)

That's another plus about Grey Silo in the summer!!!:D

Darts, Bocci, Table Tennis, Rugby, Hurley, Billiards, Monster Truck Pull, Rodeo Riding are all sports were I think wearing jeans is not prohibited.

These are, albeit, not mainstream sports, but sports nonetheless.

No SMILEY? ":D"..'cause those 'sports' are for the most-part recreational/specatator sports, but I guess if you want to be TECHNICAL!?:rolleyes:
p.s., Jeans in Rugby, Table Tennis.....huh!!??:hush:

[Grobar]

The point of golf is not to make a perfect shot, but to make a perfect shot while others are watching, not to mention that you have to look good doing it.

Now, do you want to be remembered as a golfer who made a perfect shot, or a "farmer" who got in a lucky one?

Nothing against jeans, they have their place, but NO "NOT" ON GOLF COURSE!!!

[Copetown Woods]

Now, do you want to be remembered as a golfer who made a perfect shot, or a "farmer" who got in a lucky one?

Easy on the farmers...I grew up on a farm .. that is now our golf course!!! I think Copetown Woods is the only course that can say "The Golf Course that Broccoli Built" . :D

[East Coast Golfer]

Easy on the farmers...I grew up on a farm .. that is now our golf course!!! I think Copetown Woods is the only course that can say "The Golf Course that Broccoli Built" . :D

:rofl:

[Royce Aube]

Jeans why not if the guy or gal's a$$ feels fine in them why should anyone care what someone else is wearing as long as nothing falling out. I prefer to wear slacks or shorts my self.Our course allows people to wear what they want and i can't recall ever anyone being turned away because of dress but i have meet a fella who got turn away from a course who though his shorts were to short.He went out with his wife and another couple just to try the game, now he's one of those with a bad taste for the game and will never play .

[Grobar]

Easy on the farmers...I grew up on a farm .. that is now our golf course!!! I think Copetown Woods is the only course that can say "The Golf Course that Broccoli Built" . :D

Nothing against them, I spent several years on one too, in fact most of them are better people then many city folks that I met :$

[simar]

Jeans why not if the guy or gal's a$$ feels fine in them why should anyone care what someone else is wearing as long as nothing falling out. I prefer to wear slacks or shorts my self.Our course allows people to wear what they want and i can't recall ever anyone being turned away because of dress but i have meet a fella who got turn away from a course who though his shorts were to short.He went out with his wife and another couple just to try the game, now he's one of those with a bad taste for the game and will never play .

booty shorts on a guy? :rofl:

[tzcnd]

i know some golf courses even require golf shirts to be tucked-in!:eek:

I can live with no jeans but the tucked in shirt thing I just don't get. I always wear a golf shirt/polo shirt but I don't like it tucked in. Even if it is tucked in after a few swings it is usually coming out anyways.

[mikejb]

Okay, if you look like this you can wear whatever you want (http://www.bogeylounge.tv/images/golfcart_babes.jpg) otherwise, please just don't ever where jeans.

[goshawk]

Okay, if you look like this you can wear whatever you want (http://www.bogeylounge.tv/images/golfcart_babes.jpg) otherwise, please just don't every where jeans.

With golf partners looking like that, I wouldn't CARE if they wore jeans or not. Actually, NOT is Better:p

[simar]

booty in jeans, i think golf becomes a secondary matter... I think im changing my mind, jeans are great if allowed.

[BOGEY MAN]

My 2 cents No jeans. I like some tradition.

[Big Shooter]

Got this From the Grey Silo website (bang on, especially shirts tucked-in!!):

Grey Silo Policies (http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/greysilo/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=654)








Dress Code Policy

Golf shirts must be tucked in and have collars


Shorts of Bermuda style must have acceptable length


No denim shorts or jeans are permitted on the golf course or practice area (regardless of the season)


Gym shorts, cut-offs and tank tops are strictly prohibited


Turtleneck and mock turtleneck collars are permitted. Crew neck sweaters must be accompanied by some form of collar

[Copetown Woods]

I had 2 guys come in to play on Tuesday, that both had jeans on. I let my staff member in the pro shop handle it and tell them that unfortunately we can not allow them to play in jeans as it does not meet our dress code.

Well they were not happy and told her that we are ridiculous and that they drove all the way from Burlington to play here ... they have always wanted to play here for the latst three years and now we arenot going to let them. Then they started being rude so I came out of my office to talk to them. THey told me that they play all over and they play in jeans all the time.

I told them I didn't think that many courses allow jeans and then he told me that he was a 2 handicap and his buddy was an 8 handicap and that we are going to lose their business .... I told him that it really didn't matter how good of a golfer he is ... and that if he was a 2 handicap he has played enough golf that he should know that.

When he left he yelled back at me that he was going to tell a lot of people about this....PERFECT ... now his jeans-wearing friends won't come here either!!!! :D

[JoeldMtl]

I had 2 guys come in to play on Tuesday, that both had jeans on. I let my staff member in the pro shop handle it and tell them that unfortunately we can not allow them to play in jeans as it does not meet our dress code.

Well they were not happy and told her that we are ridiculous and that they drove all the way from Burlington to play here ... they have always wanted to play here for the latst three years and now we arenot going to let them. Then they started being rude so I came out of my office to talk to them. THey told me that they play all over and they play in jeans all the time.

I told them I didn't think that many courses allow jeans and then he told me that he was a 2 handicap and his buddy was an 8 handicap and that we are going to lose their business .... I told him that it really didn't matter how good of a golfer he is ... and that if he was a 2 handicap he has played enough golf that he should know that.

When he left he yelled back at me that he was going to tell a lot of people about this....PERFECT ... now his jeans-wearing friends won't come here either!!!! :D

Don't upset yourself. You were right!! If they have played as much as the were implying, they should have known better.

I can understand they were upset after driving from Burlington, but that was of their own making - In the least they should have had proper clothes in their car - just in case. If you had let them play in jeans then someone else would have wanted to, and then someone with tattered jeans would have wanted to, then flip flops etc etc.

I'm not a fuddy duddy, and practically live in jeans - but traditional golf course dress code is not to much to ask for and it does maintain a certain cache of the game, that we all seem to like.

[Bellyhungry]

I applaud you....well done...

Now, golf courses might want to have maps to the nearest Goodwill store or Salvation Army where people show up in jeans can pick up a pair of slacks for cheap...

Or maybe golf pants rental could be a source of revenue.

I had 2 guys come in to play on Tuesday, that both had jeans on. I let my staff member in the pro shop handle it and tell them that unfortunately we can not allow them to play in jeans as it does not meet our dress code.

Well they were not happy and told her that we are ridiculous and that they drove all the way from Burlington to play here ... they have always wanted to play here for the latst three years and now we arenot going to let them. Then they started being rude so I came out of my office to talk to them. THey told me that they play all over and they play in jeans all the time.

I told them I didn't think that many courses allow jeans and then he told me that he was a 2 handicap and his buddy was an 8 handicap and that we are going to lose their business .... I told him that it really didn't matter how good of a golfer he is ... and that if he was a 2 handicap he has played enough golf that he should know that.

When he left he yelled back at me that he was going to tell a lot of people about this....PERFECT ... now his jeans-wearing friends won't come here either!!!! :D

[just123123]

I wonder if it would be practical to "rent" clothes at some practical price...or "lend" those guys/gals some appropriate attire?...just wonderin'...
:confused:
I had 2 guys come in to play on Tuesday, that both had jeans on. I let my staff member in the pro shop handle it and tell them that unfortunately we can not allow them to play in jeans as it does not meet our dress code.

Well they were not happy and told her that we are ridiculous and that they drove all the way from Burlington to play here ... they have always wanted to play here for the latst three years and now we arenot going to let them. Then they started being rude so I came out of my office to talk to them. THey told me that they play all over and they play in jeans all the time.

I told them I didn't think that many courses allow jeans and then he told me that he was a 2 handicap and his buddy was an 8 handicap and that we are going to lose their business .... I told him that it really didn't matter how good of a golfer he is ... and that if he was a 2 handicap he has played enough golf that he should know that.

When he left he yelled back at me that he was going to tell a lot of people about this....PERFECT ... now his jeans-wearing friends won't come here either!!!! :D

[Thimble]

wearing jeans on a course is just plain disrespectful.

that being said, it does get super hot on some days, and shorts are preferable to being drenched head to toe in sweat... and it does kinda look weird if you wear regular golf shoes with shorts. it's almost like wearing dress shoes with shorts?

Q: if you're wearing shorts, what colour should your socks be? and should you wear the short socks? currently i wear short hiking socks which are black and grey. i like 'em because they have that extra padding on the bottom and they have that draw away moisture material...

[Mister_Clutch]

Golf = etiquette --- that doesn't include denim. PERIOD.

[Bellyhungry]

I wonder if it would be practical to "rent" clothes at some practical price...or "lend" those guys/gals some appropriate attire?...just wonderin'...
:confused:

The fairer sex generally care about the way they look and how they present themselves more than guys. You will never have to worry about girls breaching dress code on a golf course.

[Thimble]

Well they were not happy and told her that we are ridiculous and that they drove all the way from Burlington to play here ...

all the way from burlington...? isn't burlington like 10 minutes away???

[Big Shooter]

The fairer sex generally care about the way they look and how they present themselves more than guys. You will never have to worry about girls breaching dress code on a golf course.

Yes, I know exactly what you mean.....;)

[Big Shooter]

all the way from burlington...? isn't burlington like 10 minutes away???

26 minutes according to Mapquest, and who drives that SLOW, especially if you're a 2 handicapper!!!?:cool: :D

[just123123]

The fairer sex generally care about the way they look and how they present themselves more than guys. You will never have to worry about girls breaching dress code on a golf course.

I tend to agree with u...but then, i always agree with u:D
...however i also agree with BigShooter....there's appropriate...and there's distractingly appropriate!....(not sure which one is better....or worse?:rofl: )
i do think extra (clean, pressed and undeniably appropriate) attire kept in the clubhouse is a good thing...let's admit, they have it at snobby restaurants...oooops. did i say snobby?):help:

[Imran Aziz]

I think we are in 21st century. A jean or any dress that doesn't interfere / mess with the golf club is fine. My ceo comes in Jeans, so do I. (Advertising agency software). I work in a proper office with boardroom, white boards, presentation TV and stuff. We have a website too, and we make websites as well. We have a chick as a receptionaist and smooth talking sales ppl. And we have all the modern titles and buzz words like COO, CTO, innovation, high tech etc.

Point is, if I can wear jeans at my jobs, I should be able to wear jeans at club.

Spikey shoes or shirtless is another thing.

We are canadians / americans, not birtts :D ( a joke, I hate racism, and britts, another joke :D)

[Big Shooter]

I think we are in 21st century. A jean or any dress that doesn't interfere / mess with the golf club is fine. My ceo comes in Jeans, so do I. (Advertising agency software). I work in a proper office with boardroom, white boards, presentation TV and stuff. We have a website too, and we make websites as well. We have a chick as a receptionaist and smooth talking sales ppl. And we have all the modern titles and buzz words like COO, CTO, innovation, high tech etc.

Point is, if I can wear jeans at my jobs, I should be able to wear jeans at club.

Spikey shoes or shirtless is another thing.

We are canadians / americans, not birtts :D ( a joke, I hate racism, and britts, another joke :D)

Where do we start with FLAMING like this!?...:hush:

[Grobar]

I think we are in 21st century. A jean or any dress that doesn't interfere / mess with the golf club is fine. My ceo comes in Jeans, so do I. (Advertising agency software). I work in a proper office with boardroom, white boards, presentation TV and stuff. We have a website too, and we make websites as well. We have a chick as a receptionaist and smooth talking sales ppl. And we have all the modern titles and buzz words like COO, CTO, innovation, high tech etc.

Point is, if I can wear jeans at my jobs, I should be able to wear jeans at club.

Spikey shoes or shirtless is another thing.

We are canadians / americans, not birtts :D ( a joke, I hate racism, and britts, another joke :D)

You can wear it in your office, but come to my club in them and you will be sent home in a blink of an eye... This may be 21'st century, but golf is still golf, and not horse riding!

[Imran Aziz]

Where do we start with FLAMING like this!?...:hush:
Where is it? :confused:

You can wear it in your office, but come to my club in them and you will be sent home in a blink of an eye... This may be 21'st century, but golf is still golf, and not horse riding!

I won't ;) I'm not reading lot of good stuff about high end courses any ways. Spend so much money and not getting good services is not something I'm excited about.

What does jean do to your golf course? I'm just trying to understand. And what's wrong with horse riding :confused: Spikes I understand. Wasting too much time is understandable. Bringing a horse or goat is of course a no no. Using foul language or making noise etc. is not good.

Wearing a jeans?

These attire thingy may all change in few years.

[Big Shooter]

These attire thingy may all change in few years.

Don't bet on it my friend, Golf is "steeped in tradition" and I will do my part to keep it that way!:)

[denchoe]

AMEN...I second that

[Carlton]

My ceo comes in Jeans, so do I. (Advertising agency software).

Cool. Which company do you work for? Harris Media? DDS? AC Neilson?

[goshawk]

I have to agree as well. I have a big problem with people trying to change something has so much history and tradition for so many years. How would they feel if they had to wear plus-two's or plus-four's only? Why do you think you never see players in televised tournaments (other than amateur level) in shorts or jeans? It's all part of the tradition of the game. If these people don't like to follow these traditions, then take up tackle football or something like that (whoops, they have uniforms!).
Now, having said that, there are courses around that do allow jeans (denim). I've played at several, and they are not all cow pastures. It's the club's owner/manager/superintendent who decides whether or not to allow it, not the people using the course. Do the patrons of a high-end restaurant decide whether to require a jacket and tie? If you don't want to wear the proper attire as stipulated by a particular course, play someplace else. Don't put down the course just because they won't allow you to wear denim. Life is all about adjustments. Make the adjustment or play someplace else.

[Thimble]

Where is it? :confused:



I won't ;) I'm not reading lot of good stuff about high end courses any ways. Spend so much money and not getting good services is not something I'm excited about.

What does jean do to your golf course? I'm just trying to understand. And what's wrong with horse riding :confused: Spikes I understand. Wasting too much time is understandable. Bringing a horse or goat is of course a no no. Using foul language or making noise etc. is not good.

Wearing a jeans?

These attire thingy may all change in few years.

jeans are no longer the casual item they were back in the acid wash 80s. now you easily spend well over a hundred bucks on a nice pair. hence, they've become acceptable in certain office environments (IT, marketing, etc.).

however, jeans have never been associated with athletics in any serious way (despite agassi's one time failed stint). jeans are built for durability not freedom of movement.

wearing jeans on a golf course isn't just about it being "too casual", since shorts and athletic looking golf shoes are allowed these days. it's about it being appropriate for the activity.

my gym, a place where people wear tank tops and tatoos are showing in all sorts of places, does not allow people to work out in jeans. i imagine they would frown down upon people working out wearing a tie and dress shoes as well.

you can wear jeans to work because, if the jeans are of sufficient style, they are appropriate for the "trendy" nature of the environment. however, i imagine they wouldn't appreciate it if you came to work in a tux, football uniform and padding, sequin glittering ice skating tops, or dressed as a mascot.

[goshawk]

Very well put. I hadn't even thought about the sequin top!
I pretty much live in denim, except when I'm working with a student. If I don't have lessons and I'm in the mood to play a round on the spur of the moment, I know several courses in this area that will allow denim. However, in the summertime, if I'm not already wearing them, I always carry a pair of casual shorts in the truck just for that purpose.

[Carlton]

I have a hard enough time overheating wearing kakis on the course on a hot summer's day. I don't even want to think how much I'd sweat wearing jeans for 5hours or so in the middle of summer on a steamy hot day.

I'm all into the microfibre now for golf pants when it's a cool day or playing a formal event. Other than that, I'm with Goshawk.. break out the shorts (IF it ever gets warm this summer!).

[BladeNV]

I'm all for the no jeans thing on courses that don't allow it. Personally, I don't see why anyone would wear them if they're serious about golf because you just can't get the same range of motion in them.

But I don't see why shorts are frowned upon too :confused:

I swear I've seen Tiger play in shorts on TV on several ocassions and I'm not implying whatever he does is gospel. Of course, his skinny legs make are not something I'm used to seeing :p

[goshawk]

Those skinny legs you saw were most likely when he won the 3 amateur titles. College and amateur tournaments allow male golfers to wear shorts if they like. Only the pro-level governing bodies say no for male golfers. Ladies are allowed to wear shorts whenever they like.

[BladeNV]

Those skinny legs you saw were most likely when he won the 3 amateur titles. College and amateur tournaments allow male golfers to wear shorts if they like. Only the pro-level governing bodies say no for male golfers. Ladies are allowed to wear shorts whenever they like.

I'm pretty sure he was a pro by then but it may have been some special events. Other top golfers were playing as well so I'm sure it wasn't a college event. Actually, come to think of it, it seemed like some sort of two-ball or match play format...I can't recall. I guess I should have said his legs look skinny compared to his upper body, which has bulked up since his amateur days :D.

And why do the ladies get to have all the fun anyways? :rofl:

[goshawk]

I'm pretty sure he was a pro by then but it may have been some special events. Other top golfers were playing as well so I'm sure it wasn't a college event. Actually, come to think of it, it seemed like some sort of two-ball or match play format...I can't recall. I guess I should have said his legs look skinny compared to his upper body, which has bulked up since his amateur days :D.
And why do the ladies get to have all the fun anyways? :rofl:

You may be right about the one he was referring to. When they play the club championship between Isleworth and the other exclusive (name escapes me....this old stuff is for the birds:mad: ), the guys are allowed to play in shorts.

And the ladies are allowed to have all the fun because they have much more attractive legs than some of the hairy tree trunks I've seen on some guys!!:eek:

[Carlton]

That would be the Travistock Cup tournament. He wears shorts when he plays those charity events etc.


And the ladies are allowed to have all the fun because they have much more attractive legs than some of the hairy tree trunks I've seen on some guys!!:eek:

AMEN to that! God knows I'd stop watching golf if Jasper started wearing JL shorts or guys like Tim Heron, Craig Standler etc. started playing in shorts or capris!

What's next? Tank tops and wife-beater shirts?

[GOLFINGGINO]

guys i wish this thread would go away, however i will add my comments as it seems that it will not.
at the cheaper courses you can get away with jeans - many people wear them, i would never wear them, to me they are not comfortable to play golf in, and i only wear armani jeans.
at the higher end courses good luck trying to play with them, it was funny i played bigwinn 2 years ago with my moms boyfreind and his son, i never really paid attention but the son arrived with jeans and they made him buy a $100 pair of shorts of which he complained about the price for the entire round
chris

[JoeldMtl]

I think we are in 21st century. A jean or any dress that doesn't interfere / mess with the golf club is fine. My ceo comes in Jeans, so do I. (Advertising agency software). I work in a proper office with boardroom, white boards, presentation TV and stuff. We have a website too, and we make websites as well. We have a chick as a receptionaist and smooth talking sales ppl. And we have all the modern titles and buzz words like COO, CTO, innovation, high tech etc.

Point is, if I can wear jeans at my jobs, I should be able to wear jeans at club.

Spikey shoes or shirtless is another thing.

We are canadians / americans, not birtts :D ( a joke, I hate racism, and britts, another joke :D)

Aha, now we know why you're a high handicapper - I bet if you wore proper dress you would cut 6 strokes off your game. :confusen:

[GOLFINGGINO]

Originally Posted by Imran Aziz
I think we are in 21st century. A jean or any dress that doesn't interfere / mess with the golf club is fine. My ceo comes in Jeans, so do I. (Advertising agency software). I work in a proper office with boardroom, white boards, presentation TV and stuff. We have a website too, and we make websites as well. We have a chick as a receptionaist and smooth talking sales ppl. And we have all the modern titles and buzz words like COO, CTO, innovation, high tech etc.

Point is, if I can wear jeans at my jobs, I should be able to wear jeans at club.

Spikey shoes or shirtless is another thing.

We are canadians / americans, not birtts :D ( a joke, I hate racism, and britts, another joke :D)

sorry, i do not understand all the terms you are posting, and i do not work for a toronto advertising company, regardless of your title or income, if you go to the better clubs you will not get in in jeans - i friend of mine who i golf with dresses what i would say poorly for the courses we play, but i am pretty sure his expense budget is more then what your ceo earns in a year, chris

[Ems]

Maybe because I'm new to the sport, but I don't see anything wrong with wearing jeans to play golf. I would still respect the rules of the course I'm at, if they say no jeans, then I follow the rule.

For people who commented that no other sports would allow jeans, I can't think of another sport where people would feel comfortable in khakis either...

Anyway, I'm clearly the minority here, but it's interesting how strongly all you guys feel about jeans.

Noted, so I won't wear jeans to any TGN events!! :p

[Big Shooter]

For people who commented that no other sports would allow jeans, I can't think of another sport where people would feel comfortable in khakis either...
:p

um, Bowling comes to mind!

p.s., I agree with with Carlton, Microfibre is the way to go, if you haven't tried it, TRY IT....a lot lighter than regualr Khaki's.
I even have Microfibre SHORTS!!!

...and who why not keep an extra pair of shorts/pants/polo shirt/socks in the car...be prepared...what if it rains? what if it's stinkin' hot? (not like the last 2 weeks mind you!:rolleyes: )

[iyell4]

jeans are no longer the casual item they were back in the acid wash 80s. now you easily spend well over a hundred bucks on a nice pair. hence, they've become acceptable in certain office environments (IT, marketing, etc.).

:confused: 'cuz someone is sellin' them for a c-note and people are buying them makes them acceptable office attire?

making jeans/denim acceptable at golf courses/work places is just the proverbial 'thin-edge-of-the-spin-milled wedge'.

ok, then 'which jeans are ok'? painted on 1975 Jordaches?
2006 gangsta denim wear with the crotch down to the knees? ... stylin'! with the chain danglin' from the pocket?:)

[Carlton]

ok, then 'which jeans are ok'? painted on 1975 Jordaches?
2006 gangsta denim wear with the crotch down to the knees? ... stylin'! with the chain danglin' from the pocket?:)

Don't forget the BLING around your neck and the bandana under your sideways fitted basketball cap. Gold tooth optional... wearing the four-finger ring over your glove is a true fashion fopar!

[Big Shooter]

Don't forget the BLING around your neck and the bandana under your sideways fitted basketball cap. Gold tooth optional... wearing the four-finger ring over your glove is a true fashion fopar!


:rofl: :hyper: :cookoo: :nono: :rofl:

[goshawk]

Don't forget the BLING around your neck and the bandana under your sideways fitted basketball cap. Gold tooth optional... wearing the four-finger ring over your glove is a true fashion fopar!

Let's not be silly now. Thimble was being serious. :wink:

[Bellyhungry]

I am inclined to view jeans-wearing golfers as people who talk back to their parents; does not hold doors for ladies; remain seated during the national anthem; disrespect of seniors, and has a general disregard for tradition.

I work in an IT company with over 500+ staff members as well where the average age is in the mid 20's. But when we are on a golf course, we observe the traditions and the rules of the game.

[Grobar]

:clap: BRAVO... my sentiments exactly!!!

To those people nothing is sacred. I don't have problem with jeans, I have a pair someplace in my closet. I even wear them once in a while. They have their use, but on golf course ... NEVER!. Tradition is tradition.

[noback]

I am inclined to view jeans-wearing golfers as people who talk back to their parents; does not hold doors for ladies; remain seated during the national anthem; disrespect of seniors, and has a general disregard for traditionA little bit harsh dont you think? I have always held doors for the elderley and for all women and even guys. I dont talk back to my parents and at age 45 still call my buddies fathers by Mr So and So. I always stand and remove my hat during National Antems (American included), love the seniors and their stories and will wear golf pants on the course BUT I have played in jeans before.:cool:

Maybe it's just a bit of education that is lacking.:confused:

[simar]

i think it was intentional shock value that was implicitly desired.... I will play in jeans if its cold and the course allows it, otherwise its always shorts!

[Ems]

I am inclined to view jeans-wearing golfers as people who talk back to their parents; does not hold doors for ladies; remain seated during the national anthem; disrespect of seniors, and has a general disregard for tradition.

I work in an IT company with over 500+ staff members as well where the average age is in the mid 20's. But when we are on a golf course, we observe the traditions and the rules of the game.

That's a pretty harsh judgement based solely on what someone's wearing. I've been taught by my elders not to judge a book by it's cover... I would say that should apply to all aspect of life, golf included. :cool:

If a course allows jeans, I would definitely wear them if the weather is appropriate.

[Bellyhungry]

That's a pretty harsh judgement based solely on what someone's wearing. I've been taught by my elders not to judge a book by it's cover... I would say that should apply to all aspect of life, golf included. :cool:

If a course allows jeans, I would definitely wear them if the weather is appropriate.

I was not judging people solely base on what they are wearing. My comment was simply addressing wearing jeans to play golf.

If I offended anyone, please be known that I did not mean to offend.

I have seen people wearing jeans before in courses like Humber Valley and Scarlett Woods. Somehow they still have their mullet haircut.

I own jeans (including those frivolous designer jeans like Seven and R&R) and wear them to work occasionally. But I seek to balance tradition and modernity.

Even NBA instituted a dress code this season.

On a side note: For people who wear jeans to play golf, I wonder how they will feel if their cousins show up in their weddings in jeans, t-shirt, and flip-flops.

[jayda]

agreed! if we play golf by following the rules & etiquettes, then we should also follow the club rules on not to wear jeans...
btw, I wear jeans to works as it's a casual working environment, and I wear my dress pants to golf!

[Carlton]

If it's cold, I'd rather wear my rain pants than jeans... Nothing brings out the chills than cold denim against the skin IMHO. I got thin blood, what can I say? :$

[Grobar]

I was not judging people solely base on what they are wearing. My comment was simply addressing wearing jeans to play golf.

If I offended anyone, please be known that I did not mean to offend.


Now you are being a total Canadian.... apologizing even when you are right!!!

Jeans are not the problem, or people wearing them. Problem is people wearing jeans on a golf course... and if those people are offended, so be it! Political correctness be damned, tradition is tradition!!!

[Pingnut]

Now you are being a total Canadian.... apologizing even when you are right!!!

Jeans are not the problem, or people wearing them. Problem is people wearing jeans on a golf course... and if those people are offended, so be it! Political correctness be damned, tradition is tradition!!!

Just to stir it up a bit and get off the jean topic. Who cares about tradition? Just because some gezzer with blue veins in his legs didn't want to wear shorts in 1899 doesn't mean that Tiger shouldn't be able to.

[Ihateslowgolfers]

:eek: Jeans on the course? That's like wearing jeans while skiing. Ridiculous!

[Clevelandfan]

I prefer that jeans not be allowed on the course for tradition but the I also think that subconciously, it's a way of vetting those players who play once a year from coming on my course, drinking a lot of beer on the course and taking 5plus hours. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks that.
On a side note, what do people feel about hats in the clubhouse? I think it looks comical with all the hat head in the clubhouse and would prefer that people keep their hats on.

[Imran Aziz]

Jeans on the course? That's like wearing jeans while skiing. Ridiculous!
Apples vs Oranges?

Uh....can't wear jean playing squash or skiing. But yes, I'm a high handicapper and don't feel any difficulty with jeans during swing.

Now I understand, range of motion. That is important. Wicked ...errr Thanks.

[Ems]

If I offended anyone, please be known that I did not mean to offend.

Hey Bellyhungry, I wasn't offended, just surprised at your statement.

I have a question though, are all you guys just as turned off to see people wear jeans on a course where it IS allowed?

[Imran Aziz]

What if I wear a track suit trouser and a T shirt?

You are right, in summers jean may be a torture. And I'm not wearing my good pants in some sports. They don't have too much "give" either. Track suit trouser is ok?

If some one turn "off" seeing me in jeans, I'd feel awkward wearing it.

[iyell4]

ummm, guys, this may be kinda late to ask for clarification but ... when you say 'jeans' are we strictly talking about cotton denim that is blue in color regardless of shade of blue or weight of fabric?
Reason i ask is that i have a nice pair of Gap, flat-front, denim, 'worker' pants that are beige in color.:confused: ... would you consider these to be 'jeans'??
i've never worn them golfing because i don't find any denim comfortable for golfing.

[Grobar]

I have a question though, are all you guys just as turned off to see people wear jeans on a course where it IS allowed?

Nope... I don't have a problem with that.... since I religiously avoid those golf courses, and won't see it... Any course that will allow it, I consider a "bush league" and wouldn't play there even if it's free!!! No I'm not a rich snob, but a person who strongly believes in tradition, and if a course owner does not, then I won't golf there!!!

Just to answer another question from some other post... I have no problems with people wearing shorts, as long as they are appropriate.

[just123123]

Nope... I don't have a problem with that.... since I religiously avoid those golf courses, and won't see it... Any course that will allow it, I consider a "bush league" and wouldn't play there even if it's free!!! No I'm not a rich snob, but a person who strongly believes in tradition, and if a course owner does not, then I won't golf there!!!

Just to answer another question from some other post... I have no problems with people wearing shorts, as long as they are appropriate.

Wow...can't believe what i'm reading....is it material you're talking about or dress? There are many types of denim that can and do look comfortable and fashionable. If most of you are talking about the skin tight jeans you wore in high school, well i can understand the comfort question. If you're talking about the character of someone who would show up at a golf course with skin tight, stone washed, hole infested clothes....i don't think it would matter what the material was to me. i don't think i'd enjoy my day with someone that would show up like that anywhere. :hush:

[Big Shooter]

GOLF....No denim, No tracksuits, No t-shirts, period, end-of-discussion! :mad:

[simar]

you never said anything about spandex! :D

[iyell4]

true story ... i drove past a muni out west (way west of mississauga) last summer and saw a guy tending the flag stick while his buddy/playing partner was putting. both guys were wearing black lycra-spandex cycling shorts!!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Imran Aziz]

GOLF....No denim, No tracksuits, No t-shirts, period, end-of-discussion! :mad:
Golf nacked it is.

Seriously, I don't have any thing else left to wear :(

May be my pakistani Shalwar Qameez. It is more comfortable than any thing you've heard, or a "Dhoti"

[TehFlakes]

AMEN!

GOLF....No denim, No tracksuits, No t-shirts, period, end-of-discussion! :mad:

[Copetown Woods]

:D I am goint o wear jeans to the Grass Roots Tour event on Saturday!!

[Golftool]

I feel the same about the traditional aspect of the game. Trousers or bermuda shorts - shirts w/collar and proper golf shoes (i hate the runners w/cleats).

As for anyone who shows up to play in jeans and disrepect the club dress code i have to ask some other questions:

#1. Will he play by the rules of golf - not cheat - not play out of turn and respect other golfers on the course?:(

#2 Talk in my backswing or while im putting?:mad:

#3 Drive the cart like hes auditioning for a hollywood stunt show - squealing tires - ripping up the rough or fairway - driving through bunkers or around the greens & tees?:mad:

#4 Drinking on the course to get drunk (because he paid his money and its his right to do whatever he wants):mad:

#5 picking up a ProV1 on the fairway because he didn't see anyone else around and its an expensive ball that he would never ever fork out $$$ for!?:mad:

These are the types of individuals i associate with not respecting the rules/traditions of the game & i could care less if you think my observations are wrong (im sure not everyone who doesn't wear proper attire is like i stated above ) but golf is golf and if you cant play by the rules & traditions - take up needlepoint!

[Imran Aziz]

Sigh! That's called stereo typing. When will we grow out of it?

I always play by the rule, quiet, don't even drive cart (it's a sport...), never drink alcohol and never steal any thing. Usually quite fast despite doing 8 on par 3 etc. but I've let some faster group play through...twice.

And I wear jeans, in the clubs where it was allowed. I called to check before. They said Jeans is OK.

And I didn't know jeans could restrict movement. It doesn't restrict anything else, if you know what I mean ;)

[JByrdIII]

Don't wear jeans, it looks grubby IMO...

[Zico]

I've played once in jeans because I wasn't expecting to go that day... it felt strange and I personally didn't like.

I feel like the game has traditions that need to be respected... no jeans is one of them :) Needless to say, I've been golfing for 2 months!!!!