Cargo Shorts/Pants Banning

[TCCcaddie]

I know there has been a lot of debate here about if cargos are suitable attire to wear on the golf course but now i think some courses are taking notice to how they look. The golf club that i work at, Tedesco CC in Marblehead Ma, has just banned cargo shorts from being acceptable to wear on the course. I feel that they can be made to look presentable If worn right but apparently this club doesnt. Have any courses or clubs in your areas banned cargos?

[iacas]

Have any courses or clubs in your areas banned cargos?

Yes, some courses near me have banned cargo shorts by way of defining very carefully what kinds of shorts are acceptable, and others have lumped them into a short list of unacceptable golf attire that includes jeans and other items.

[bogeyhitter25]

Boy am I lucky that none of the courses out here have banned cargos. Yet that is. All I have for shorts are cargos and a few plaid shorts.

[MrKadash]

Have a few buddies that work at both private and public facilities here in mid-Michigan, and one that I know of have banned them. It was a private club, FWIW. I personally have a couple of cargo's, but never have worn them on the course.

[gills]

I can understand if people end up wearing cargo shorts that are gangsta style (i.e.-down to your ankles), but to ban them outright is just traditionalist closed-mindedness IMO.

[julius06]

Typically I am very much against any type of censorship or excessive regulation, but I see the point with private clubs. You have to keep the people happy that pay the bills. If those happen to be the baby boomers with a more conservative view of what they want to see everyday around their course, then that's what you cater too. It's a sound business decision much moreso then discrimination.

[michaeljames92]

In Perth at public courses, you can get away with anything except thongs and a singlet. At my club though(and any for that matter), cargos are the devil and even shorts that go past your knee by 2 inches are disallowed by course attire. Also, any sort of large brand names are disallowed also. Yes i know that is strict.

EDIT: This is our dress code

On the Course, Practice Tee and Surrounds
Golf attire is expected to consist of a collared shirt (including skivvies and mock turtle necks), tucked in to tailored slacks or approximately knee length tailored shorts with short or long socks. Regulation golf shoes must be worn on the course with soft spikes strongly preferred. Sandals, jogging shoes and tennis type shoes are not regarded as golf attire. (See dress standards brochure in locker room).

Socks
Short Socks - must be predominantly white in colour worn above the ankle.
Long Socks - must be kept up at all times.


Unacceptable Attire
The following are unacceptable in any part of the Clubhouse and surrounds or Course, including practice tees:



Denim clothing, jeans, track suits, brief, cargo or Bombay style shorts or shorts with a drawstring waist, t-shirts, singlet tops or shirts that do not cover the shoulders. Clothing bearing writing or advertising material other than small badges or logos. Any type of open shoes eg thongs or sandals.



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On The Tennis Courts
Generally accepted tennis attire must be worn, ie shirt, shorts, socks and footwear.


Swimming Pool and BBQ Area
The minimum attire is swimwear, t-shirt and footwear. For safety reasons, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.


Juveniles
Children 12 years and over are expected to comply with the above dress regulations.

Children are not permitted in the Locker Rooms or the Pool Area unless accompanied by an adult.


Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any areas of the Clubhouse or Locker Rooms.


Mobile Phones
Other than in the locker rooms mobile telephones may not be used in the Clubhouse or surrounds in any circumstances. They may be taken on to the course provided that they are switched off and then used only in emergency for external calls. In case of special need involving medical or other essential service, dispensation will be considered by the Committee, on application to the General Manager. Discreet use in the members' car park and in the locker rooms for the purpose of making external calls is permitted.

[iacas]

19 posts were removed from this thread because they didn't answer the original poster's question and instead veered into "I like cargo shorts" vs. "I don't, I think they're tacky."

Please do not turn this into a debate on whether cargo shorts/pants are "okay" in your opinion. We already had that debate all of two weeks ago. Participate in one of those threads if you'd like. The OP asked a fairly specific question in this thread - I expect people to stick to it or at least answer it before waxing philosophical about the merits of cargo shorts. If you want to discuss your personal love affair with cargo shorts or explain why they're a sign of the impending apocalypse, try here , here , here , or even travel back in time to here . Now, back to topic:

Have any courses or clubs in your areas banned cargos?

[Shindig]

Wow, I completely missed the right question the first time through. Oops. Sorry! Onto answering the OP...

Have any courses or clubs in your areas banned cargos?

I suspect the private clubs have banned them, although I cannot confirm that. I'd be surprised if Riviera or Bel Air CC permitted them.

The public courses permit just about anything, cargo pants/shorts included. So the answer, from me, is "none that I play have made the ban."

[Harold]

Have any courses or clubs in your areas banned cargos?

No public ones that I am aware of here in the Pacific Northwest. Course rounds are down and if you live in Metro Seattle you have 50+ public courses to play within a one hour drive.

[blue3715]

yes my club banned them too. I have some ratty looking cargo shorts and some really really nice ones. I wore them by mistake and was told to change... basically any shorts with extra side pockets are not allowed. Glad i had an entra pair in my locker.

[Klean]

None in my area, and I don't see why they would. Where would I put my extra balls!

[CG031]

yes my club banned them too. I have some ratty looking cargo shorts and some really really nice ones. I wore them by mistake and was told to change... basically any shorts with extra side pockets are not allowed. Glad i had an entra pair in my locker.

which club is that

[HiMyNameIsMichelle]

Why do they ban them? None in my area have...yet.

[immts007]

I'm not aware of any courses in Oregon that have banned cargo shorts, although I'm sure there must be some. I've played two private country clubs in my area that state "shorts must be tailored (pockets and zippers)" I wore clean, ironed cargo shorts to both, and they were acceptable.

Oregon is a pretty casual state. People don't even really dress up to go to fancy restaurants.

[ClairefromClare]

No cargo shorts. All shirts tucked in at all times. All cap bills must face forward. Pretty darn standard around here.

It's the 19 inch outside rule that's the killer. Oh--and skorts can be no more than 2 inches above the knee. They just don't say which part of the knee.

It was only a few years ago that Baltusrol (2006 PGA) relented and let members wear any shorts at all, but only in July and August. Apparently Phil Mickelson caused a stir when he wore shorts for an practice round in 2005.

[LottaBalata]

Why do they ban them? None in my area have...yet.

Its the traditional thoughts of attire. If you look at the old black and whites of golfers, they had on shirts and ties, long slacks, usuallly a vest AND COAT! There's just NO WAY, I could ever play the game with that much clothing and physical restriction. One of the reasons I hate playing in the winter time is all the clothes you have to wear to keep warm. Many of the C.C. with memberships and rules/guidelines, still keep the tradition alive I guess. I'll stick to my Muni where i can pretty much wear what I like. Which usually consists of Polos, cargo shorts.

[chris408]

Found this in the dress code section of a local private club:

Cargo pants/shorts (pants/shorts with external pockets) are allowed only if they are of the stylish upscale type which is sold at first rate golf apparel shops and private golf club pro shops. Acceptable cargo pants/shorts are creased, made of finer fabrics, have very few external pockets, and the pockets that they do have are very flat on the surface of the pants. The type of cargo pants/shorts which are unacceptable are those which are heavy, bulky, sloppy, wrinkled, and have many balloon-like pockets. If in doubt, please do not wear the cargo pants/shorts.

And I like this line...

If a guest arrives dressed inappropriately, the member will be charged for whatever clothing is required to bring the guest's clothing into compliance with our dress code. Remember, it is the member's responsibility to notify his/her guests about all of the Club's rules (which are all on the Club's website)

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