since the dawn of the sport there has been an elitist image assigned to golf that prevented it from becoming an accessible mainstream sports like soccer. There are many reasons for this and a lot of them were possibly intentional. The game was played by royalty, the nobility and the very wealthy. Like the game, golf clothing is now a lot more appealing to the general public.
The term golf clothes includes everything the player wears to keep comfortable during the game. This is including but not limited to shoes, gloves, pants, shirts and even hats. These items are meant to offer protection form the elements. In the case of gloves their main function is to prevent blistering and keep a firm grip on the club.
The majority of clubs still have quite a traditional mindset and this influences the dress code to a large extent. If they are not satisfied with the way a member looks they will not let them play. Gentlemen are expected to wear long trousers and polo shirts.
The issue of whether or not shorts are permitted on the green is a highly debatable issue with fierce opinions from both sides. A sort of compromise has been reached in the interim. It states that shorts will be tolerated if they are belted and reach below the knee.
When it comes to the ladies it appears that the lines are slightly more blurred. Because women have not been playing for as long there is some indecision about their clothes. The general consensus seems to be that anything goes as long as tasteful and obeys club rules.
Golf clothing should not be considered as just a restrictive rule of play. Instead its purpose is to improve the game and create a sense of order regarding the correct attire.
The term golf clothes includes everything the player wears to keep comfortable during the game. This is including but not limited to shoes, gloves, pants, shirts and even hats. These items are meant to offer protection form the elements. In the case of gloves their main function is to prevent blistering and keep a firm grip on the club.
The majority of clubs still have quite a traditional mindset and this influences the dress code to a large extent. If they are not satisfied with the way a member looks they will not let them play. Gentlemen are expected to wear long trousers and polo shirts.
The issue of whether or not shorts are permitted on the green is a highly debatable issue with fierce opinions from both sides. A sort of compromise has been reached in the interim. It states that shorts will be tolerated if they are belted and reach below the knee.
When it comes to the ladies it appears that the lines are slightly more blurred. Because women have not been playing for as long there is some indecision about their clothes. The general consensus seems to be that anything goes as long as tasteful and obeys club rules.
Golf clothing should not be considered as just a restrictive rule of play. Instead its purpose is to improve the game and create a sense of order regarding the correct attire.
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