Course Attire

[MrSandman]

I guess you don't go to any of the NYC munis then...Last year in 100+ degree heat I wore cargo shorts and a cut-off tank top. Noone said a word :)

I do play the NYC munis, and notice that, and laugh and just tell myself that I'm playing street golf and roll with it.

[MrSandman]

You need to get out more.

I think you're the one who needs to get out more.

Most private clubs do not allow cargo shorts. I am sure some do, but don't be surprised if you show up at a private course in cargos and the starter makes you go buy a new pair of shorts or pants in the pro shop. I've seen it happen.

[MrSandman]

Plus id rather be spending my money on clubs and other stuff rather than clothes just to impress some old snobs.

Are cargo shorts cheap or something?

[polodinks]

i usually wear a white and blue polo shirt with tan cargo shorts i dont see a problem with it and im on a private country club where most of the older guys do the same...... i dont see how you guys do it in the summer its too damn hot

[Lemay427]

Most private clubs do not allow cargo shorts.

You have no clue what you are talking about. I have never had anyone say anything to me as long as I was wearing an appropriate shirt.

[Lemay427]

and the starter makes you go buy a new pair of shorts or pants in the pro shop. I've seen it happen.

No you haven't and quit lying. Cargo shorts are in the grey area as they are technically khaki shorts. All they have is two extra pockets. Quit making up stories.

[Megaman8]

When I go golfing I'm not out there to impress anybody. If its a tournemant I will dress a little nicer than usual. Otherwise I go with what feels compfortable. I'm out there to relax and have a good time. Not feel like I'm going to a job interview. Its not the old days were everyone who golfed was rich and could afford "the correct attire". I don't see anything wrong with cargo shorts or a nice pair of jeans. Its not going to help you shoot any better just cuz you look like a pro. if anything I think you golf better when your comfortable.

[teal]

I think you're the one who needs to get out more.

Maybe...

I've walked around Pebble in shorts - not golfing but literally walking around and no one said boo to me. I don't judge people on their clothes - I have eaten lunch with people on the Forbes 400 list - he was wearing jeans. Some people like to think that golf is somehow above the average Joe of society because of the high dollar entry fees to a country club - if they measure that by khakis and polo shirts and it makes them feel better about themselves, well I feel sorry that they haven't anything truely meaningful in their life to hold onto. Some golfers are trying to cultivate the image based on the expense of the clubs or clothes - hate to break it to them, there are many sports out there where golf is very inexpensive compared to. (Sporting clays for one, $18,000 shotgun is nice but hardly upper echelon)

[GaijinGolfer]

Some people like to think that golf is somehow above the average Joe of society because of the high dollar entry fees to a country club - if they measure that by khakis and polo shirts and it makes them feel better about themselves, well I feel sorry that they haven't anything truely meaningful in their life to hold onto. Some golfers are trying to cultivate the image based on the expense of the clubs or clothes - hate to break it to them, there are many sports out there where golf is very inexpensive compared to. (Sporting clays for one, $18,000 shotgun is nice but hardly upper echelon)

Its not as if polo shirts and khakis are expensive. You could buy a polo shirt and a pair of khaki pants at any department store for under $50. You dont have to go out and spend big money on name brand clothes just to look halfway respectable.

Its not so much a matter of trying to look rich, its a matter of looking respectable. You wouldnt wear cargo shorts if you were going out to a fancy restaurant. IMO, a golf course is the same kind of place. To each their own though. I do agree with you that golf is a pretty inexpensive sport. Ive been away from golf for the past 8 years and during that time my hobbies consisted of snowmobiling during the winter and racing motocross during the summer. Compared to this 2 hobbies, golf is cheap!

[xamilo]

I'm in favor of g-string women golf tournaments....

[GaijinGolfer]

I'm in favor of g-string women golf tournaments....

Thats probably the only way youd get people to watch the LPGA...

[Fourputt]

Its not as if polo shirts and khakis are expensive. You could buy a polo shirt and a pair of khaki pants at any department store for under $50. You dont have to go out and spend big money on name brand clothes just to look halfway respectable.

First, a golf course is nothing remotely like a classy restaurant. It's a place to play a game, not take a date out for a night on the town. You pick up mud, burrs, get all sweaty.... sheesh.... we ought to be wearing gym clothes.

IMO, the only reason for clothing taboos in golf in the first place is because of it's elitist history. When it started to become popular with the middle classes, and God forbid, the working class, the country club set had to find a way to stay above the rest of us ordinary Joes They invented the dress codes to keep out the riff-raff. Quite frankly, I don't want to associate with such snobs any more than they want to be around me. Any course that won't let me play in my $60 Greg Norman shirt and $40 cargo shorts from Travel Smith can kiss my ........ figure it out. Tell me what's wrong with these???? Travel Smith shorts

[Three Putt]

cargo shorts and dri fit shirts for me. Tucked in at the start with a belt.

Jean Shorts are a no-no, you look like a geek. You can buy cargo shorts for the same price.

[gsu_paintballer]

I wear solid polos tucked in with cargo shorts.

I think it looks just fine.

[Lemay427]

Tell me what's wrong with these???? Travel Smith shorts

Nothing. Those look like perfectly good golf shorts.

Here is what I wore on sunday along with a nike mock shirt GASP!!! Ruehl Cargo Shorts

[GaijinGolfer]

First, a golf course is nothing remotely like a classy restaurant. It's a place to play a game, not take a date out for a night on the town. You pick up mud, burrs, get all sweaty.... sheesh.... we ought to be wearing gym clothes.

I understand and respect your opinion. I still stand by my original claim that a golf course is a somewhat ritzy place and that you should try to look at least halfway respectable. To me, shorts just dont have a place on a golf course. Its just not what I would consider to be acceptable dress.

By no means am I what you would call an, "eliteist" or part of the, "country club set". I work in a factory and I drive a Ford F-150. Is that working-class enough for ya? However, I feel that the golf crowd is more upscale and that you should be expected to look respectable when you are on a golf course. Obviously we have different opinions on this topic. No need to get all defensive.

Tell me what's wrong with these???? Travel Smith shorts

Nothing, other than the fact that they are cargo shorts...

[Fourputt]

Nothing. Those look like perfectly good golf shorts.

Sorry but those are atrocious. They would make anyone who wore them look like a slob, and I can actually see an upscale course denying playing privileges to someone wearing them. If those are what most people see as cargo shorts then maybe they have a point. I don't care what style one wears, but it should at least be neat and clean, not something that looks like it was stuffed in the bottom of a duffel bag for 10 years. (but I feel that way about simply running out for groceries too... nobody needs to deliberately try to look like a slob) I work and play much of my golf at a muni (sort of), and those would even look out of place on that course. You wouldn't be barred from playing.... but you might have to deal with a bit of snickering...

[x-forged]

Nothing, other than the fact that they are cargo shorts...

and the elastic waistband.

I think cargos are perfectly fine.