How to Dress for Golf and Why Is There a Dress Code?

Why is there a dress code? It is to do withinteresting to see the serious golfer who is
image, etiquette, tradition and goes back yearswearing all his regular golf clothing and the boys
and as times have moved on golf clubs havewho are having a few beers while seeing who can
relaxed their strict rules to allow shorts socks andhit the ball the furthest and having a very relaxing
even collarless shirts and this is because of golftime. A suggestion is that when at the range
fashions changing as the Pro's become models ondress in comfortable clothing and wear golf shoes
the fairways and the keen golfers also want toso you feel as you would when on the course as
look good when swinging the club.this will help you to practise with the right feelings
The dress code was part of each clubs rules andin mind.
traditions to maintain the appearance of all golfersAs far as the type of clothing to wear there is
when on the course and in the clubhouse, as wellnow a vast range of styles as well as fabrics to
as instilling some pride in members as to howchoose from, if you live in a warm climate then
they looked. Even when in the clubhouse therethere is the breathable material which allows you
would be sections where you must wear a jacketsweat but keep you cool all at the same time,
and tie, caps inside the clubhouse would bethere are the shorts and pants which are also
frowned upon too. These rules are more evidentmade of very light material so as you sweat you
in the UK and have been around for years anddo not feel like you are carry a wet towel around!
years, as mentioned they have started to changeIn cold climates then you may need a good
but some of the older established clubs still wantquality sweater which may well be shower proof
to keep the original rules in place.along with water-proofs that are designed to
When at the driving range you will see people in allkeep you warm as well as dry. The best place to
sorts of attire, this is of course due to the factfind what you need is to go to your local Pro
that it is a public place and there are no traditionsshop or golf department store that should have a
as you would expect at a golf club, however it isrange of clothing to meet most budgets.