Even at golf tournaments, jean shorts don't cut it

Jun 05

Even at golf tournaments, jean shorts don't cut it

I’ve noticed something about fashion here in Columbus, Ohio and I wonder if it just happens here or is it everywhere?

My wife and I love to go to nice restaurants. It’s our hobby. She’s from Louisville and I’m from Huntington, so maybe there’s a Southern influence in our sartorial decisions: We dress up when we go out to an expensive restaurant, trying to look as if we’re supposed to be there.

But no matter where we go, and there are plenty of upscale restaurants in the Columbus area, there always is a guy there wearing a T-shirt, jeans and a ball cap, showing no respect for the scene.

This too-casual look also is seen at The Memorial Tournament, which is one of the biggest social events on the central Ohio calendar, along with every Ohio State University football game. I’m not going to bitch too much about T-shirts or caps at this PGA Tour event, because it’s hot and that’s one way to keep from suffocating.

But dudes, please listen up: There is never an instance when it’s acceptable to wear jean shorts. I understand that women’s fashion often dictates denim in skirts or shorts. But denim shorts on a guy? That’s as bad those two fat twins riding the mini-bikes. Do everyone a favor and buy some shorts that weren’t cut from pants you used to wear.

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8 comments

§ 2under said on : 2007-06-05 @ 04:59
And we wonder why we hear the ridiculous, but inevitable, "You da man!" and "Get in the hole!" on TV...

It's just as bad on the golf course. If you can't wear a collared shirt and decent shorts, find another sport, activity or hobby.

These are the same folks who swill massive amounts of alcohol on the course, look for balls for 15 mins, don't repair ball marks, etc.

I'm all for fun, but show at least a little decorum on the course, whether at a professional event, or in your own foursome at the local muni.
§ Joltin Joe said on : 2007-06-05 @ 10:25
"It's just as bad on the golf course. If you can't wear a collared shirt and decent shorts, find another sport, activity or hobby"

Amen. I can't count the times I have played decent, mid-tier courses that have "dress code enforced" imprinted on website, scorecard, and clubhouse door, only to run into some yahoos out there in cutoffs, T-shirt, and flip flops.
§ patricia said on : 2007-06-05 @ 13:43
Jean shorts are almost always tacky. I don't care if it's a male or a female. If you're over age 10 cut offs are tacky. That said, I wear them sometimes, but only when I WANT to be tacky.
§ Art said on : 2007-06-05 @ 17:14
I predict by the end of the season Michelle won't get a top 10 all year and she will not even finish the season. She will only plat a couple of PGA events because she can't cut it and the Sponsers are afraid to invite her for fear of what is going on already with her and her ADVENTURES.,
It's sad to say She's finished.
§ 2under said on : 2007-06-05 @ 18:26
Patricia,

I am VERY confused. You like "The Usual Suspects" AND "About Schmidt"?

"The Usual Suspects" is an all-time top ten, but I completely didn't get "About Schmidt". That coming from a guy who thinks "The Big Lebowski" is an all-time top ten, so I have a little bit of an eccentric sense of humor.

And could you let me know what situation would occur that would cause you to WANT to be tacky?
§ Mike said on : 2007-06-05 @ 23:47
Since I'm from Louisville too, I'll say this - what else would you make shorts from if not jeans ?

Curtains ? Nope.

Sheets ? Nope.

Jeans ? Yep !
§ Mr Business Golf said on : 2007-07-04 @ 10:45
Golf facilities get real concerned with the negative image they get when some yawhoo takes off the first tee cutting a divot large enough to cover the six pack of beer he sat next to the tee-marker and the cigar butts he has dropped for the person behind him to smell, all while dressed like he just left the infield of a NASCAR race. Business golfers are not going to tolerate playing at clubs that allow this attire it and will take the revenue they generate to golf clubs who feel golf is for EVERYONE who appreciates having a higher level of self esteem than those who think wearing cut offs and t-shirts is appropriate attire for golf.
§ simone said on : 2008-06-22 @ 12:49
we an south african small events cmpany that needs sponsership in getting a golf tournament together between south africa and the countries that was affected in the attacks that took place in the last two months in south africa.we hoping that the tournament will heal the relationships between these cokdevents8untries.we set up a fund for this.please if you can help us or send us in the right direction.

thanks

simone

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