[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Lots of time and energy wrangling over 1/4 inch.

Here's an idea. Wear a shirt with an actual COLLAR the next time out.

Failing that, my understanding is that the shacks have shirts with collars available for the round for the guy who inadvertently (or intentionally) wore a shirt close to the line. They'll probably offer one to you if you're a nice guy about it rather than attempting to argue the point.

So what exactly are you saying. That one shouldn’t wear a nice golf shirt they purchased specifically because it complies with the Villages dress code because some golf course employees aren’t properly educated on how to do their jobs?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

You fashion model you.

That’s what my wife tells me, glad you agree : )

[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Agree

Really trying hard to make something out of nothing.

Now I'm hungry for popcorn.

You reply 3 times on this thread, and now you proclaim it's a boring thread..

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

You reply 3 times on this thread, and now you proclaim it's a boring thread..

More than 3.



I fell for it (Really trying hard to make something out of nothing.)

[villager7591]

At Lowlands, they know me as a regular. One starter said, when I wore a crew neck short sleeve shirt (like Tiger), that some starters would not allow, others would allow. I wear them at the driving range only and go with the 3-button golf shirts at the course. Would hate to show up for a tee time and be denied.

[KimmieK]

Also known as a “blade” collar, which is allowable, per The Villages golf dress code (for exec & champ). Henley/Blade button at the top, like a polo, but no collar.

Originally Posted by collie1228

What is a Henley collar? Never heard of it.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by jimschlaefer

I know there's a quick, easy, brute force solution to this dilemma, but I've gotta start this thread anyway. Not too long ago, proper attire for a golf outing included, for men at least, a collared shirt. Then Tiger Woods came along wearing a Henley collared shirt and the PGA decided, "if it's good enough for Tiger, it's good enough for all". Well, The Villages Golf organization decided to go along with that PGA position and changed their requirements for men's shirts to include Henley collared shirts. They even updated their 'Proper Attire' poster to include a blue Henley example. Then the dilemma came about when going to Executive Courses (haven't tried this on the Champion Courses yet) at tee time while wearing a Henley collared shirt and being told it was not proper attire. Even when the poster showed a Henley on it. Now this isn't ALL Executive Courses, but seems to follow specific individual starters more than anything. It's tough showing up at a specific course where you have played in a Henley before and have a different starter tell you, you're under-dressed and can't tee off. How can we get everyone on the same page?? Apparently not all starters either know the rules or have decided to interpret them as they see fit. One starter told me I was wearing a Henley, but the collar wasn't high enough so he considered it a tee-shirt.

And before anyone suggests the easy fix "wear a collared shirt and the dilemma doesn't exist", I get that. This is about seeking some consistency. That's all.

It also used to be that blue jeans were not allowed on the course. But apparently that rule has been thrown out the window. Outside courses say "No denim or tank tops". But in The Villages you can come from the corn harvest right to the golf course. (Yes, I'm from Iowa.)

[me4vt]

Welcome to life outside your bubble!

[GizmoWhiskers]

Yeah, "selective enforcement", it runs rampid in TV.

[Kewags@gmail.com]

Easy fix. ALL shirts must have a collar.

[BlackHarley]

Originally Posted by collie1228

What is a Henley collar? Never heard of it.

Damn. At first read I thought it said 'Harley' shirt. Well I got plenty of them, all colors and logos!

[Chamo]

Originally Posted by jimschlaefer

I know there's a quick, easy, brute force solution to this dilemma, but I've gotta start this thread anyway. Not too long ago, proper attire for a golf outing included, for men at least, a collared shirt. Then Tiger Woods came along wearing a Henley collared shirt and the PGA decided, "if it's good enough for Tiger, it's good enough for all". Well, The Villages Golf organization decided to go along with that PGA position and changed their requirements for men's shirts to include Henley collared shirts. They even updated their 'Proper Attire' poster to include a blue Henley example. Then the dilemma came about when going to Executive Courses (haven't tried this on the Champion Courses yet) at tee time while wearing a Henley collared shirt and being told it was not proper attire. Even when the poster showed a Henley on it. Now this isn't ALL Executive Courses, but seems to follow specific individual starters more than anything. It's tough showing up at a specific course where you have played in a Henley before and have a different starter tell you, you're under-dressed and can't tee off. How can we get everyone on the same page?? Apparently not all starters either know the rules or have decided to interpret them as they see fit. One starter told me I was wearing a Henley, but the collar wasn't high enough so he considered it a tee-shirt.

And before anyone suggests the easy fix "wear a collared shirt and the dilemma doesn't exist", I get that. This is about seeking some consistency. That's all.

Ridiculous the next thing Publix is going to require proper attire to go food shopping

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by jimschlaefer

I know there's a quick, easy, brute force solution to this dilemma, but I've gotta start this thread anyway. Not too long ago, proper attire for a golf outing included, for men at least, a collared shirt. Then Tiger Woods came along wearing a Henley collared shirt and the PGA decided, "if it's good enough for Tiger, it's good enough for all". Well, The Villages Golf organization decided to go along with that PGA position and changed their requirements for men's shirts to include Henley collared shirts. They even updated their 'Proper Attire' poster to include a blue Henley example. Then the dilemma came about when going to Executive Courses (haven't tried this on the Champion Courses yet) at tee time while wearing a Henley collared shirt and being told it was not proper attire. Even when the poster showed a Henley on it. Now this isn't ALL Executive Courses, but seems to follow specific individual starters more than anything. It's tough showing up at a specific course where you have played in a Henley before and have a different starter tell you, you're under-dressed and can't tee off. How can we get everyone on the same page?? Apparently not all starters either know the rules or have decided to interpret them as they see fit. One starter told me I was wearing a Henley, but the collar wasn't high enough so he considered it a tee-shirt.

And before anyone suggests the easy fix "wear a collared shirt and the dilemma doesn't exist", I get that. This is about seeking some consistency. That's all.

Personally IMHO, who really cares what anyone wears playing any "sport"? even at the driving ranges, women have FAR more leniency than men. They can go out there practically in anything they want, should go both ways. It makes zero sense, and frankly it really shouldn't matter what you wear.

This is why Lewis Black portrays golfers like he does......

[retiredguy123]

In my opinion, the biggest issue regarding the dress code is tee shirts because a lot of Villagers wear them every day. I doubt that banning tee shirts really has a positive effect on the golf courses.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by jimschlaefer

I know there's a quick, easy, brute force solution to this dilemma, but I've gotta start this thread anyway. Not too long ago, proper attire for a golf outing included, for men at least, a collared shirt. Then Tiger Woods came along wearing a Henley collared shirt and the PGA decided, "if it's good enough for Tiger, it's good enough for all". Well, The Villages Golf organization decided to go along with that PGA position and changed their requirements for men's shirts to include Henley collared shirts. They even updated their 'Proper Attire' poster to include a blue Henley example. Then the dilemma came about when going to Executive Courses (haven't tried this on the Champion Courses yet) at tee time while wearing a Henley collared shirt and being told it was not proper attire. Even when the poster showed a Henley on it. Now this isn't ALL Executive Courses, but seems to follow specific individual starters more than anything. It's tough showing up at a specific course where you have played in a Henley before and have a different starter tell you, you're under-dressed and can't tee off. How can we get everyone on the same page?? Apparently not all starters either know the rules or have decided to interpret them as they see fit. One starter told me I was wearing a Henley, but the collar wasn't high enough so he considered it a tee-shirt.

And before anyone suggests the easy fix "wear a collared shirt and the dilemma doesn't exist", I get that. This is about seeking some consistency. That's all.

Just wear a shirt with a collar and avoid the aggravation. Donate all your non-conforming shirts to Goodwill.