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Originally Posted by tophcfa
In my opinion, how one dresses is only one very small way of showing respect for the game.
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I would much rather golf with people dressed like bums who respect the game by their actions on the course than play with people more concerned with fashion than being a respectful golfer. And in this modern world of equality, what’s up with the unequal relaxed dress code for women? On a hot and humid 100 degree day I wouldn’t mind playing with a lightweight collarless and sleeveless shirt like many women do!
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The rules are changing most everywhere, other than The Villages. I've played Farm Neck on Martha's Vineyard in jeans, numerous times ... didn't matter if Bill Clinton or Barack Obama was playing that day ... they could wear 'em too.
Clubs all over the country are eliminating "dress codes" for golfing, particularly at many expensive clubs. A guy drops $100,000 on an Initiation Few & $15,000/year to play and someone is going to tell him how to dress? I don't think so.
You don't agree? Look at how Corporate American has changed over the last 15 years ... you can hardly find anyone who wears a suit and tie to work or anywhere else.
It's the 21st Century, stop being mired in the past and get on the program. As the poster I quoted said, it's more important how you behave on the golf course, than what you're wearing.
As for the guy in the Henley, good for him for standing up for himself ... same for the guy in Carhartt shirt.