Ryan Moore--he is now his own man--no endorsements

[PEZGolf]

So Ryan has decided to not have a logo shirt, cap, or golf bag. Good for him! I remember when Payne Stewart let some of his endorsement contracts expire, and bought his own shirts and golf bag. He wanted to be free of taking orders from the sponsoring companies.

Ryan said he did this so he can be completely focused on playing golf as well as he can.

[iacas]

And perhaps because nobody wanted to sponsor him.

[Leonardite]

I wouldn't want to sponsor him with that ugly hat he wears either, but that is just me.

[uttexas]

I suspect that Ryan Moore has got a good sense of humor. He looks hilarious in his golf attire, and I think he knows this.

[PEZGolf]

I suspect that Ryan Moore has got a good sense of humor. He looks hilarious in his golf attire, and I think he knows this.

I agree with you. Personally, the Tour can always use some real characters, like him, Ian Poulter, Boo Weekley, Jasper Parnevik, etc. Some people can really play the game, and be entertaining at the same time. Over the years, the following have done that (Thank God): Walter Hagen, Jimmy Demaret (ever see his clothes? he even loosened up Ben Hogan, who liked him), Chi Chi, Lee Trevino, Fuz, Payne Stewart (some liked his colorful plus-4's, and some did not), Doug Sanders (lavender pants, shirt and shoes to match!!).

[colin007]

is he the one that looked like a 40 year old ad exec from the 1950s at the last tour stop? if so, it looked like he wasnt wearing spikes, just flat soles sneakers...wow, i know i would be slipping all over the place...

[Ogg]

Ryan Moore looks like the 4th Jonas brother. There is style and then there is what he wears. I agree with iacas, I don't think anyone wants to sponsor him.

[PEZGolf]

is he the one that looked like a 40 year old ad exec from the 1950s at the last tour stop? if so, it looked like he wasnt wearing spikes, just flat soles sneakers...wow, i know i would be slipping all over the place...

You got the right guy. He "marches the beat of a different drummer". Remember when Peter Jacobsen wore a Portland Trail Blazers basketball jersey during a tournament because his team was in the finals of the NBA playoffs?

[wannabe]

way cool.

[colin007]

You got the right guy. He "marches the beat of a different drummer". Remember when Peter Jacobsen wore a Portland Trail Blazers basketball jersey during a tournament because his team was in the finals of the NBA playoffs?

yeah, and then there was the other player wearing the cardinals jersey at the FBR the other weekend, so whats the ruckus in the other thread about the dress code issue? guys on tour are wearing jerseys, who cares if i wear cargo shorts and a t-shirt?

[DavidFehertysBike]

I like what ryan moore is doing. Since Tiger came on the scene, pro golfers have become inaccessable corperate atheletes. Just like in the rest of the american sports world. I like that moore is doing his own thing and doesnt carry sponsors.

[Jay-Bird]

Kudos to Ryan Moore.

Tiger would never realize that the Nike Swoosh is nothing but a whip in mid-swing .

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[PEZGolf]

yeah, and then there was the other player wearing the cardinals jersey at the FBR the other weekend, so whats the ruckus in the other thread about the dress code issue? guys on tour are wearing jerseys, who cares if i wear cargo shorts and a t-shirt?

Each course, private or public, sets their own dress code. Everyone needs to adhere the code where they play or they are not allowed to play.

[PEZGolf]

I like what ryan moore is doing. Since Tiger came on the scene, pro golfers have become inaccessable corperate atheletes. Just like in the rest of the american sports world. I like that moore is doing his own thing and doesnt carry sponsors.

When Payne Stewart was asked why he wore plus-4's and a tam o'shanter cap, he answered that before he did, he went to the practice range, and two other guys were dressed like him. His Dad, Bill, always wore wild outfits as a salesman and told his son that he then stood out as someone different, and store owners remembered him. Payne liked the way that Rodger Davis looked in plus-2's in Australia, when he played there, so he started wearing plus-4's and had a contract with Head. In the first tournament that he did so, he was paired with Lee Trevino, and Payne wore lavendar plus-4's. He took a lot of ribbing from Lee during the round, but received many compliments from the fans. After that, his outfit became his trademark---plus his great, smooth, rhythmic golf swing, that was very traditional---like Sam Snead's.

[colin007]

Each course, private or public, sets their own dress code. Everyone needs to adhere the code where they play or they are not allowed to play.

the thread was about the dress code being "good for the game". it becomes a moot point when pros are not following the typically held standards of most clubs dress codes.

[Quinn07]

Why wouldn't you want to sponsor this guy? There are worse golfers than Ryan and it looks like he has a little personality, as some have already alluded to. In a tour that seems to be diluted with it's fair share of copy cats, it's refreshing to see some one else stand out. If I was a clothing company, especially if the clothing wasn't as traditional as most of the players wear, I would be all over Ryan to get him in my stuff.

I am as much a traditionalist in golf as the next guy, but it's so refreshing to see guys show their true colors out there. I think if there were more ways to display these guys out side of golf, it would probably draw even more people to the game. They all walk around like robots, not trying to ruin their image...that's just my 2 cents. I have liked Ryan Moore since he first appeared on TV...in the Masters I think as an amateur.

Anyway...good for him!!!

Wonder with companies cutting back if this will happen more often?

[PEZGolf]

the thread was about the dress code being "good for the game". it becomes a moot point when pros are not following the typically held standards of most clubs dress codes.

You are right, but the pros can affect what is deemed acceptable. Our local public course had a dress code for years that required golf shirts with sleevs and a collar. After Tiger and others started wearing mock turtle neck shirts (no collar), they had to change to allow that type of shirt. Some outrageous style changes never have that effect, though. Thank God that plus-4's are still regarded as acceptable since I wear them in every tournament, and sometimes in practice rounds. They have become my "trademark", and when I do not wear them, I am told that people are disappointed. Tank tops and cut off jean shorts will never meet the dress code of any respectable course in this area, and I am glad of that.

[JonnyGolf]

If I was a sponsor, I wouldn't make a bet on his golf swing, either.