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European Tour may change rule and allow shorts during practice rounds [Golfweek]


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Will be interesting seeing where this goes and how the PGA Tour reacts.

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The European Tour looks set to continue the rule set in Kuala Lumpur last week allowing players to practice in shorts during the EurAsia Cup. European captain Darren Clarke petitioned the Tour last week to allow his players to wear shorts in the oppressive humidity of Kuala Lumpur.

http://golfweek.com/news/2016/jan/19/european-tour-shorts-worn-practice-rounds/

 

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Brian Barnes in shorts in the 80s

 

 

 

 

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I really don't see an issue with it.   The most formal people I've known will wear nice Bermuda shorts should the situation call for it. I know there are very cool fibers that people can wear, but I see no reason to have pros wear long pants if it's hot. 

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It will double the wardrobe that the players can model for their clothing sponsors! Win-Win!

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But would Ian Poulter be allowed to wear tartan shorts?

In all seriousness its about time shorts (tailored of course) we allowed during comps as well as practive on both euro an PGA tours, The guys play in so hot conditions. I sure most of us have had the same experience. Check weather, looks overcast so wear trousers, get on the course and its baking sunshine and you proceed to melt!.

in the womwns game they have the option of trousers, skirts and shorts so why not the men (not the skirts, i mean, Lee Westood in a skirt.....think im going to vom!!)

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Dont have an issue with shorts.

Then again "we talking bout practice!"

 

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I see no reason why tour players shouldn't be allowed to wear shorts. If permitted, I'm not sure how many would choose to wear them, but there's nothing wrong with giving them the option. 

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