[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

He explained it as a health issue. I don't necessarily buy that argument but it was an argument.

What is the rationale behind the dress code? Safety? Competitive advantage? Or just to provide a reason to look down on someone and bitch about their attire?

It’s like a business saying “no shirt no service”. Live with it!

[Velvet]

Couldn’t find it in denim;

[Tvflguy]

A couple years back we played exec golf with another couple. At the Starter, we checked in and she looked at the other guy and said “you’re not appropriately dressed!”

He’s a quiet type of guy and I said What, why???

She said his shirt had no collar. I replied it’s a Henley. She was adamant. I’ll let him play this time but be warned!

I asked her to come out to look at the men’s guidelines pictures on the notice right at the shack window. She sad no. But I was bound to educate her. She finally came out, saw the picture and went back in saying nothing.

She never announced for us to go to the line, we did on our own. Hopefully she learned…

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Couldn’t find it in denim;

Damn! So that's who's been stealing all my good outfits,

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Velvet

The dress code represents a certain respect for the sport. They do it even in college, or high school. Sometimes grade school. People who feel “looked down upon” because they don’t want to dress for the sport, in my opinion, are just looking for a reason to play the victim.

He didn't say he felt looked down upon, those were my words to describe some of the responses - like this one.

[Michael G.]

Sorry, I'm a duffer, not a golfer.
I play military golf, to the right, then to the left.

I still feel like a fang swinging away, sweating my @ss off in a pretty pretty collared shirt.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

It’s like a business saying “no shirt no service”. Live with it!

No argument that those are the rules, my question was the rationale for the rules. My insinuation was that the rules had much less to do with the game than with the feelings of those who would be offended that someone dare to suggest a change to the rules.

[collie1228]

They allow button front tee shirts (Henley?) but not regular tee shirts. Don't see much difference.

[raynan]

I support collared shirts.

[GpaVader]

How does Tiger get away with it on Tour???

I think the other thing they are concerned about is the slippery slope of OK we let T-Shirts on then you get graphic t-shirts and someone will be offended. Other some Hawaiian Shirts can be offensive or John Daily attire....

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by GpaVader

How does Tiger get away with it on Tour???

I think the other thing they are concerned about is the slippery slope of OK we let T-Shirts on then you get graphic t-shirts and someone will be offended. Other some Hawaiian Shirts can be offensive or John Daily attire....

Get away with what?

This is NOT a t-shirt...

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

He explained it as a health issue. I don't necessarily buy that argument but it was an argument.

What is the rationale behind the dress code? Safety? Competitive advantage? Or just to provide a reason to look down on someone and bitch about their attire?

Well, the flat-earthers have an "argument" too. The dress code is what it is. But it is pretty apparent what it isn't. I have yet to see a cogent argument that supports the "health threat" hypothesis.

My gut reaction to this? Some guy who resents authority in any form and this is way of "getting even" with the rule enforcers. Something you might see in junior high. But in a rational adult? Well...

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Get away with what?

This is NOT a t-shirt...

Because it has a Nike swoosh, a bit more material around the neck, a price tag over $50, or a champion golfer inside?

But to the point of this thread, this looks like it could satisfy the needs of the individual who made the request.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

damn! So that's who's been stealing all my good outfits,

lol

[Gpsma]

So on a cold morning someone needs to wear a sweatshirt to stay warm…is that against the rules?