since the dawn of the sport there has been an elitist image assigned to golf that prevented it from becoming an accessible mainstream sports like soccer. There are many reasons for this and a lot of them were possibly intentional. The game was played by royalty, the nobility and the very wealthy. Like the game, golf clothing is now a lot more appealing to the general public.
Any item that can be worn during play and contributes to the comfort of the player is included under that description. Items such as gloves, shoes, hats and pants are all worn depending on the occasion. Because the game is played outdoors there needs to be some form of protection from the weather.
There are very strict rules governing dress code and most clubs will not let a player on to the course if they are not properly attired. For men this means a collared shirt and long slacks with no cuffs at the bottom.
While there is still no fixed policy on the wearing of shorts during the game there are also guidelines. The most acceptable way to wear them is knee length with a belt. Players are also required to purchase spike shoes as they are kinder to the course.
When it comes to the ladies it appears that the lines are slightly more blurred. Because women have not been playing for as long there is some indecision about their clothes. The general consensus seems to be that anything goes as long as tasteful and obeys club rules.
In the end a pretty similar set of rules applies to both men and women when it comes to golf clothing. The golden rule is to obey club rules and err on the side of caution when in doubt.
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