I usually wear jeans and a t-shirt to the golf course. So?

[Williamevanl]

Originally Posted by Dave H

What does Jamie Sadlowski have to do with how I feel about jeans?

Thats in response to people that say that they are unable to turn their hips completely in jeans because they are too restictive.

[Dave H]

Originally Posted by Williamevanl

Thats in response to people that say that they are unable to turn their hips completely in jeans because they are too restictive.

Of course it was. And my argument is that so what if he can hit a drive in jeans? Why should that affect the fact that I personally don't like wearing jeans to play golf? Maybe you were responding to people in general, but you quoted a post I made so I assumed you were responding to my post, silly me.

[Kieran123]

The most comfortable way to golf is nude....just don't ask where I put my and balls. Both sets.

[TourSpoon]

The most comfortable way to golf is nude....just don't ask where I put my and balls. Both sets.

Has your playing partner ever asked you if you needed more club?

[Kieran123]

Originally Posted by TourSpoon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kieran123

The most comfortable way to golf is nude....just don't ask where I put my and balls. Both sets.

Has your playing partner ever asked you if you needed more club?

He usually refers to em to check on how strong/cold the wind is.

[mcclellan39]

I think it's time to put Gentleman back into the game both in the way we dress and conduct ourselves on the golf course. This means a shirt with a collar and slacks or slack shorts along with good golf etiquette.

[turtleback]

Originally Posted by mcclellan39

I think it's time to put Gentleman back into the game both in the way we dress and conduct ourselves on the golf course. This means a shirt with a collar and slacks or slack shorts along with good golf etiquette.

While I totally agree with you about etiquette and course behavior, I don't see how your definition of appropriate clothes has anything to do with being a gentlemen.  Fact is that everyone knows that to be a gentleman on the golf course requires you to wear plus-fours and a neck tie.  If you do not agree then I ask, what gave the generation of the 1940s any more right to change the sartorial definition of a golf gentleman than the current generation?  I say wear plus fours and a neck tie or live and let live, on dress.  It isn't a one-size fits all world - even on the golf course.

[zeg]

Originally Posted by Williamevanl

Thats in response to people that say that they are unable to turn their hips completely in jeans because they are too restictive.

Whether they're too restrictive or not isn't an absolute.  Clearly they're not too restrictive for everyone, since we have your and many other examples of people who do fine with jeans on.  But I haven't seen anyone here say anything except that they *personally* don't feel comfortable making a swing in jeans.  I'm among that group, and that's why I usually don't wear jeans to golf.  I can do it, and have done it many times, but it's less comfortable *for me*.

Note that I'm squarely opposed to anti-denim dress codes, so don't take anything I said to be opposed to jeans in general.  When I'm not golfing, I wear jeans all the time.

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by zeg

Note that I'm squarely opposed to anti-denim dress codes, so don't take anything I said to be opposed to jeans in general.  When I'm not golfing, I wear jeans all the time.

If I was playing somewhere that I wasn't 100% confident was jeans friendly, I'd never wear them. I probably still wouldn't wear them, but on the other hand, if I'm driving home from work and can fit in 9 holes at the muni - why not?

See below for a google search of "Canadian Tuxedo". It's an older Ontario nickname (so I'm told) but still funny.

http://www.google.ca/images?hl=en&q;=canadian%20tuxedo&wrapid;=tlif130150904723711&um;=1&ie;=UTF-8&source;=og&sa;=N&tab;=wi&biw;=1209&bih;=793

[pueblo]

I live in a very casual, laid-back town. I wear shorts and t-shirts around the house, grocery shopping etc. Yet I agree with McClellan. There's a time and place for everything. I dress appropriately for the occasion. It boils down to respect for others.

[Golf Ghost]

I'm not a fan of jeans on the course, you can't even walk into the club house where I work with jeans on, so don't even think you'll walk out on the course with them.

Playing many sports growing up, every sport, for the most part has a uniform. I believe that flat front pants and a collared shirt is almost like golf's "uniform". Everyone can use their own style with prints, sweaters, shoes, etc. but I think you should dress properly when on the course.

This is my opinion, to each there own, if people want to wear jeans, I'm not going to tell them any different, but when it comes to dressing myself, I'm opposed to jeans on the course.

[talismand]

I live in a very casual, laid-back town. I wear shorts and t-shirts around the house, grocery shopping etc. Yet I agree with McClellan. There's a time and place for everything. I dress appropriately for the occasion. It boils down to respect for others.

Please explain how a guy dressed in jeans is disrespecting you.

[golf4fun12]

I can honestly say I can't remember the last day I saw someone wearing jeans on a golf course. well, today I saw someone playing golf in jeans (tight jeans) at mile square park. so if it is you.....hello.

[jmanbooyaa]

Played yesterday and saw a group of guys playing in jeans. the thing that struck me as weird or foolish was not the jeans but one of the guys had a baseball hat on backwards still not a big deal had a loud polo on again don't care but the thing that just looked so weird was that it was only like 40 degrees here on LI and this dude was wearing just a polo and hitting lousy from the blue tees but that is for a different forum. So no don't care about jeans on a course. Wear what makes you comfortable because this damn game is hard enough.

[John King]

Originally Posted by meenman

There is a course I occasionally play at where I am in the minority not wearing jeans. This course caters to what it has for customers - people a little lower on the salary scale that live in the middle off nowhere. At $15-$20/ round with $5 replays it gets all the locals. I dont want to be accused of stereotyping, but these jeans-wearing people really dont believe in the real rules of golf either. I would shoot in the 70s all the time if I played by their rules.

It is what it is - without these people the course would not exist and it gives the guys out there a place to golf and smoke their brain darts with impunity.

WOW!  now I know why you have the moniker meenman. You rarely have anything nice to say about anything do you.

[nevets88]

Many brands of jeans cost more than khakis, slacks or even well made designer slacks. Whether they look appropriate is in the eye of the beholder.

Jeans come in so many different styles now, many are more comfortable than khakis.

I've worn jeans, thick and thin denim, at ranges not part of a golf course. I don't find them restrictive at all.They are harder to get dirty and easier to clean. I have no problems hitting 120 balls in khakis or jeans.

I usually wear shorts and a collared shirt. I'm used to wearing shorts since I do many other sports. Also easier to wash, harder to get dirty and cheaper too. If there were no dress code, I'd wear a t-shirt instead of a collared shirt. I wore a suit and tie in Wall Street for god knows how long. I hate formal dress, but you wouldn't tell from my closet.

I'd rather see someone in jeans and t-shirt than sweat pants and sweatshirt.

I also can't stand logos. Some people go out of their way to look like pro golfers and are a walking NASCAR suit and they don't get paid to wear the stuff. I blacked out the PING logo on my bag.

[jmanbooyaa]

Originally Posted by nevets88

I'd rather see someone in jeans and t-shirt than sweat pants and sweatshirt.

I also can't stand logos. Some people go out of their way to look like pro golfers and are a walking NASCAR suit and they don't get paid to wear the stuff. I blacked out the PING logo on my bag.

I agree about the sweats look. I don't mind logo's if they are not too gaudy. Simply logo on the upper chest of my shirt is okay, I like my UA pants except that they felt the need to put the entire name on one of the legs. But they are comfortable and light weight.

[saevel25]

A getlemen is how the person acts, not what he wears. I rather see 4 people playing in jeans and tank tops who know the rules of golf and conduct themselves accordinly, than 4 people wearing the latest in golf fashion and act like assholes.