Shorts On the PGA Tour (Updated 2013, 2016)

[mattttt25]

I cringe thinking of this weekend's winner donning the green jacket while wearing shorts.  Yeah, that would be an iconic symbol.  Sorry, I think they should keep the pants, they earn the big bucks.  I'll continue to wear shorts.

[BruceMGF]

Originally Posted by phillyk

I don't really know about this, but has anybody actually heard a pro golfer complain about having to wear pants during a tournament?

I remember Michelle Wie doing so when she played against the men.  Does that count?

[allin]

I am not sure my opinion matters, and agree with those that with modern fabrics, shorts are not that much cooler.  Since the majority of tournaments cater to their sponsers and customers, kind of a business casual situation, I can see why they would prefer a slightly more professional appearance.  I do believe caddies shoudl be allowed to wear shorts, probably with a simple dress code.

[mvmac]

Lee Westwood and Charl Schwartzel took advantage of the opportunity to wear shorts during the first round of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final.  Hunter Mahan and Matt Kuchar also decided to give their ankles a breather.

Do you think Pros should be allowed to wear shorts?

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[Beachcomber]

I have no issues with the Pros wearing shorts.  I care about watching shot makers hit shots I could only dream of hitting.  And, I don't think it matters if they are hitting those amazing shots in pants, or if they're gaming shorts.

[Chas]

This is bigger than those shots of the Duchesse of Cambridge. Bare knees are a good thing, 'specially if you come from a climate like Britain's. No wonder Westwood is taking full advantage,

[Stretch]

The one and only time I've worn long pants this year so far was for my Dad's 91st birthday party. So you can count me firmly in the shorts camp!

[Nosevi]

Originally Posted by Beachcomber

And, I don't think it matters if they are hitting those amazing shots in pants.

Sometimes the differences in our language is great, and I mean that in a good way. To a Brit this would be one hell of a tournament dress code turn-around :-)

[jimdandy]

Sure, shorts no problem. Especially because they still look stylish. They don't look like dirt bags out there.

Remember the worst shorts in sports?

[stealthduffer]

Put me down for a "no". They should only get to wear shorts to work when I get to wear shorts to work.

[lumpuckeroo]

For an event like this, I have no problems, but like the pants on regular tour events.

[David in FL]

For an event like this, I have no problems, but like the pants on regular tour events.

I agree. Yes for the silly season, but I like pants during the regular tour events.

[preisman]

I have no problem with events like this. But, for the Tour events, I think pants are a must.

[tristanhilton85]

Originally Posted by lumpuckeroo

For an event like this, I have no problems, but like the pants on regular tour events.

I'm with this.

[Beachcomber]

Originally Posted by Nosevi

Sometimes the differences in our language is great, and I mean that in a good way. To a Brit this would be one hell of a tournament dress code turn-around :-)

What?

[Wansteadimp]

Originally Posted by Beachcomber

What?

US pants = UK trousers

UK pants = US boxers/underwear

[uttexas]

They should defer to the golf club local rules on this one. Augusta National--gotta wear pants Bethpage--knee length shorts permitted. Best shorts in pro golf (Ladies European Tour)

[Paradox]

for the one who say pants should be worn on tour...what is your reasoning?

Do you always wear pants when you play?

Not an attack..just curious about the reasoning.