Golf attire

[Eagleboy]

We'll let the hounds begin in a minute, but bear with me...

PGA Tour is stopping by the old stomping grounds in a couple of weeks and I've never covered it before (put two and two together and you'll see why I was looking up the Globe coverage the other day). Just looking for some advice on the dress code and what's acceptable/not acceptable to cover a day at the links. Part of me just says to dress like I was playing; a little part of me says that's not a good idea.

So, experts, what is it?

 

[Barsuk]

Don't wear jeans. Make sure your shirt has a collar. That's about it.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Shorts and a polo should be fine. I'd wear tennis shoes, I think sandals or flip-flops are unprofessional.

 

[slappy4428]

wear those pants Johnny Miller and Dan Hicks had on yesterday... people will love 'em

 

[Bob Slydell]

You could dress like Ian Poulter. Then you'd be stylin'

 

[spaceman]

Tam o' shanter, plaid plus-fours (lime green and pink, of course) with matching knee socks. V-neck cardigan over short-sleeved polo.

 

[accguy]

Golf shirt and shorts are just fine. So is a hat if you're going to be out there walking the course.

Just no t-shirts or jeans or jean shorts.

 

[Frank_Ridgeway]

I think sandals or flip-flops are unprofessional.

Esquire, July issue, Summer Style Rules, Page 43: "It is 16 percent more difficult to respect a man once you have seen his toes."

 

[fishwrapper]

I think sandals or flip-flops are unprofessional.

Esquire, July issue, Summer Style Rules, Page 43: "It is 16 percent more difficult to respect a man once you have seen his toes."

Sounds to me, from that one sentence, that statement was put through the rigors of the Scientific Method.

 

[Brookerton]

We have a PGA event come to our coverage area every year and I always wear a polo shirt, khaki shorts and tennis shoes. A lot of reports wear khaki shorts to golf events, some wear pants, but you'll be fine in a collared shirt and nice shorts.

 

[MonitorLizard]

Wear golf spikes, too, so you don't slip and fall. Major faux pas.

 

[Lugnuts]

Is the trend of men wearing their golf shirts buttoned all the way up over?

Please tell me that's over.

 

[bigpern23]

Is the trend of men wearing their golf shirts buttoned all the way up over?

Please tell me that's over.

Well, I only keep one button buttoned, so it's probably a pretty good bet that it's more fashionable to button them all.

 

[fishwrapper]

If you want immediate respect from both colleagues and the professionals, I highly recommend:

 

[Jones]

Wear golf spikes, too, so you don't slip and fall. Major faux pas.

I always kinda made fun of guys who wear golf spikes. It's like showing up to cover a baseball game wearing a glove.

No matter what, they ain't letting you play.

 

[Shawon Dunston Checks In]

I'm with you, Jones. No golf spikes.

Do you wear cleats to a baseball game?

 

[dawgpounddiehard]

Wear golf spikes, too, so you don't slip and fall. Major faux pas.

I'm hoping you are being sarcastic.

Yeah, simple golf shirt and khaki shorts work just fine. Tennis shoes are a must, especially if you're going out on the course.

If it's going to be a long day, I slip an undershirt and deodorant in my computer bag for a quick change later. Helps me from avoiding that not so fresh feeling.

 

[Elliotte Friedman]

Some golf clubs appreciate it if you wear spikes. They don't chew up the course as much

 

[Bob Slydell]

If you want immediate respect from both colleagues and the professionals, I highly recommend:

You mean this isn't a good look? Damn, time to hit Sears!

And golf spikes? Just watch wear you step.

 

[slappy4428]

dress for success -- like this guy...