[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Wrong. It’s respect for the sport and the people you play with. If you want to wear a bathing suit, for example, don’t come to the golf course.

WRONG.

"Spiffy golf attire" is a throwback to the 1950's, when Americans that played golf, wanted to show the world that they were "special & cool".

75 years later, the "specified" outfits, are neither spiffy nor cool and playing golf doesn't make you special. If you complain about what someone else is wearing at a PUBLIC golf course, you're the problem and you're definitely UNCOOL.

[Velvet]

Well, golf is from Scotland several hundreds years before it was imported to this continent. And right from the beginning:
“Early Scottish golfers wore formal apparel like jackets, waistcoats, and breeches before golf-specific attire became popular.” Google.

Now if the North Americans interpreted it as “spiffy” that was their problem. There is a tradition associated with this game. I understand people wanting to change the tradition, but why not just invent your own sport if you don’t like the traditions associated with golf? Not everyone wants to go to the lowest common denominator, and calling it “cool” doesn’t make it so.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Well, golf is from Scotland several hundreds years before it was imported to this continent. And right from the beginning:
“Early Scottish golfers wore formal apparel like jackets, waistcoats, and breeches before golf-specific attire became popular.” Google.

Now if the North Americans interpreted it as “spiffy” that was their problem. There is a tradition associated with this game. I understand people wanting to change the tradition, but why not just invent your own sport if you don’t like the traditions associated with golf? Not everyone wants to go to the lowest common denominator, and calling it “cool” doesn’t make it so.

Ohhh ... I see. You want to maintain the "TRADITIONAL fashion" of golf?

Exactly which tradition is appropriate in your mind?

Let's see a photo of you at the golf course. I'm sure you're not wearing polyester and I'm positive your golf shoes are wingtips. I mean, you're a person of tradition, right?

Are you beginning to see the absurdity of your contention?

[Velvet]

I am seeing a desperate attempt to justify a position. I prefer not to put people in that position. So the best of luck to you, sincerely.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Velvet

I am seeing a desperate attempt to justify a position. I prefer not to put people in that position. So the best of luck to you, sincerely.

Originally Posted by Velvet

“Early Scottish golfers wore formal apparel like jackets, waistcoats, and breeches before golf-specific attire became popular.” Google.

There is a tradition associated with this game
.

OK, fine. What's the "tradition"? I'm waiting to hear it? Jackets & waistcoats? What exactly is "golf-specific attire"? Sansabelt pants and white belts?

I'd like to know. What's golf's traditional dress?

Is it ok to dress like PGA Tour Pros? Do they respect the game and its traditions?

Which "traditional" outfit do you like?

[Normal]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

OK, fine. What's the "tradition"? I'm waiting to hear it? Jackets & waistcoats? What exactly is "golf-specific attire"? Sansabelt pants and white belts?

I'd like to know. What's golf's traditional dress?

Is it ok to dress like PGA Tour Pros? Do they respect the game and its traditions?

Which "traditional" outfit do you like?

One poster wants to go with the wool Scottish kilts? Or original dress (literally)?
I’m opposed because we are in a different climate. Kind of like going to Africa where some are half naked.

[tophcfa]

Although I prefer to dress more casual, my golfing buddies still cling to the old school tradition. Plus, they are a hoot to play with : )

[BrianL99]

To saying nothing of the fact, that the Executive Golf Courses are PUBLIC courses, owned by the Public.

Next thing you know, someone will be mandating a Dress Code for the Dog Parks, Recreation Centers and the public squares. What the hell, why not have a Dress Code for walking on the sidewalks in TV?

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

To saying nothing of the fact, that the Executive Golf Courses are PUBLIC courses, owned by the Public.

Next thing you know, someone will be mandating a Dress Code for the Dog Parks, Recreation Centers and the public squares. What the hell, why not have a Dress Code for walking on the sidewalks in TV?

Not one golf course in TV is owned by the public. Championship owned by the developer. Executive owned by residents. Allowing PUBLIC play is not ownership. The public can play championship. The public can not play executive. Executive non resident players require a guest pass.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Not one golf course in TV is owned by the public. Championship owned by the developer. Executive owned by residents. Allowing PUBLIC play is not ownership. The public can play championship. The public can not play executive. Executive non resident players require a guest pass.

“What the hell”
Go rusty………

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Not one golf course in TV is owned by the public. Championship owned by the developer. Executive owned by residents. Allowing PUBLIC play is not ownership. The public can play championship. The public can not play executive. Executive non resident players require a guest pass.

The Executive Golf Courses (other than the ones in the South that have not been turned over yet) are owned by CDD's, which are public entities. WE (the residents) are "the public". for purposes of the CDD.

If you follow this link, you'll better understand how it works.

VCDD Golf

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

The Executive Golf Courses (other than the ones in the South that have not been turned over yet) are owned by CDD's, which are public entities. WE (the residents) are "the public". for purposes of the CDD.

If you follow this link, you'll better understand how it works.

VCDD Golf

Which part of TV's CDD's are public? Let's ask the mayor of Lady Lake or better yet Goldwingnut that question. Nice try. I did not find in your reference how a non resident i.e. the public plays an executive course in the south without a guest pass. Please post how. Many people in Wildwood would be interested. By your definition we the residents of TV are the "privileged public" within three counties. It would be beneficial if one took the residents academy course.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Executive owned by residents.

Originally Posted by rustyp

Which part of TV's CDD's are public?

By your definition we the residents of TV are the "privileged public" within three counties.
It would be beneficial if one took the residents academy course.

The Executive courses are owned by the CDD, not the residents. A CDD is not like a condominium, where people own an individual % of the whole. A CDD is a governmental unit in Florida. They hold their own elections, are required to adhere to FL Sunshine Laws and hold Public Hearings.

Home owners in TV are indeed, the "privileged public". The CDD's own the Exec Golf Courses and make the rules. If they wanted to, they could probably make a rule that the "non-privileged public" could play the Executive Courses ... other CDD Communities have done it.

A Primer on CDD's can be found here: Community Development Districts – What you should know! | CFM Community Development District

You're getting a little off the subject. The fact that there's a "dress code" for Executive Golf courses, is ludicrous in my opinion. That's like the City of Wildwood, telling folks they can't use the Library or Town Hall, unless they wear a tie.

Then again, I don't really care what anyone wears to play golf, especially on the Executive Courses. I don't play them. They're not real golf courses. It's like comparing Co-Ed Intramural Flag Football, with the Varsity Football Team. There are some similarities, but it's a different game.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Glad I read through a few of these so I could find out what a henley is.

Yeah. Like a henway.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

The Executive Golf Courses (other than the ones in the South that have not been turned over yet) are owned by CDD's, which are public entities. WE (the residents) are "the public". for purposes of the CDD.

If you follow this link, you'll better understand how it works.

VCDD Golf

A Public vs Private Course is an indication of WHO CAN PLAY, not ownership.

Anyone can play a public course - let’s see what happens when Bob from Ocala tries to play Red Fox Tuesday morning.

While Bob from Ocala can play a championship, he can’t make a tee time on them - so he would be a walk up.

“Private courses” could be owned by a corporation or the members.