The Great Sock Debate

[sms316]

***THREAD OF VITAL IMPORTANCE***

What do you think the dress regulations, in regards to socks, should be at your club?

Obviously when worn with shorts.

[Daves]

Must wear suitable shoes, socks optional.

[Grunt]

Common sense seems to be the norm down here in Sydney.

Covered Ankles seem the most policed sock rule.

[Yossarian]

I think white, plain white, of whatever length.

[sms316]

I reckon there should be a maximum length, rather than a minimum (no more than 2 inches above the shoe). White only.

[matty]

I don't think length should be an issue anymore, but more importantly the sock suits the rest of the clothes.

[kev]

*waits for solarman to enter into the debate*

[kpac]

Regular length socks - no need for those ankle showing things at the golf course.

[Grunt]

Regular length socks - no need for those ankle showing things at the golf course.

So what is classed as regular length?
Knee?
Mid Calf?
Crew? or
Ankle?

[solarman]

*waits for solarman to enter into the debate*

ssshhh......no one knows yet....I think

[solarman]

So what is classed as regular length?
Knee?
Mid Calf?
Crew? or
Ankle?


Mine goes to the ankle.....hang on, I didn't know it was socks you meant !!

[Webster]

If they must be worn, and I'm not sure that they should be, then any length provided they are plain white.

[sms316]

ssshhh......no one knows yet....I think
Everybody knows knee boy.

:lol:

[WBennett]

No footy sox. Black anklets fine with black shoes. White anklets fine the rest of the time.

I had a mate turn up in black anklets and was refused permission, as they were not white - even though he had black shirt, black shorts, black shoes.

[sms316]

No footy sox. Black anklets fine with black shoes. White anklets fine the rest of the time.

I had a mate turn up in black anklets and was refused permission, as they were not white - even though he had black shirt, black shorts, black shoes.

Was he a goth?

[kpac]

So what is classed as regular length?


Knee?
Mid Calf?
Crew?



Ankle?
nup

[solarman]

If they must be worn, and I'm not sure that they should be, then any length provided they are plain white.

I needed those ones you fold over your shoes after all the sand I was in at your club.

[Webster]

Your arm must still be sore from all the raking that you did.

[just]

I think you should wear them. It's hygienic.

[sms316]

Your arm must still be sore from all the raking that you did.

He does plenty of arm exercises.

[Moe Norman]

Plain white, or carrying a club logo.

Must cover the ankle.

If you insist on wearing long socks pulled up to the knee, then light colours acceptable.

[BayBum]

I don't think length should be an issue anymore, but more importantly the sock suits the rest of the clothes.
+1

As long as they look respectable.

[BayBum]

Plain white, or carrying a club logo.

Must cover the ankle.

If you insist on wearing long socks pulled up to the knee, then light colours acceptable.

That sounds like something outta the great depression.Where the hell do you play ? Augusta ? :lol:

[AndyP]

Allow brown socks.

[Scottt]

Knee length. Must be flourescent harlequin.

[TheTrueReview]

As long as the socks match the belt & earrings & don't make a person's bum look big.

[Minor_Threat]

Plain white, or carrying a club logo.

Must cover the ankle.

If you insist on wearing long socks pulled up to the knee, then light colours acceptable.Thats the code at my club, seems fair enough!

[markTHEblake]

Whatever. just make it suit the overall dress standard. gee there was a time when golfers had to wear a tie, and it wasnt that long ago.

[Courty]

I don't think colour should come into it, as long as they are not those wooly Explorer work socks or footy socks.

[Outcast]

Whatever a person chooses in length as long as they suit the rest of the attire, including colour...

But, as with many of you NO Footy Socks.... Work Socks... Should at least be 'sports' socks or if you are of the right age not to look like a dork then knee high socks would be fine...

[Outcast]

Double post - not sure how.... sorry

[LarryLong]

Given that half the golfers at any club are walking fashion disasters, I reckon clubs should just allow any old socks and give people the opportunity to really complete the ensemble.

Seriously, why do clubs feel the need to police stuff like this? I don't see any point at all. I'd be happy to play with a bloke in any coloured socks, of any length. Even barefoot (which I've done before and will do again) is fine with me.

[ddasey]

What about the 'flog' sock :mrgreen:

[mike]

Socks? Pfft. It's open slather at my club.

In the last few months I've seen singlets, thongs, jeans and bare feet. Unfortunately the club is at the mercy of the social golfer.

[Hux]

I am a someone who is antsy about the sock regulation. I wear Nike Elite Structures. They are white, ankle and have a swoosh visible. If I can't have brand visisble I have to wear longs.

The structures are teh only thing that stops me getting another bout of planta fasticitis (sp?) as they have buiilt in arch support. So whatever the regs have to have common sense.

[henno]

What about the 'flog' sock :mrgreen:

What about me? ;)

[Dotty]

I am a someone who is antsy about the sock regulation. I wear Nike Elite Structures. They are white, ankle and have a swoosh visible. If I can't have brand visisble I have to wear longs.

The structures are teh only thing that stops me getting another bout of planta fasticitis (sp?) as they have buiilt in arch support. So whatever the regs have to have common sense.
We have the same regs as Moe (plain white or white with golf club logo), but golf apparel logos would be the most common and never been an issue. (Actually, the club's shop sells Footjoy socks and probably other bands.)

With the internet, guests and new members can check the actual dress code, rather than wanting the host club to suit their idea of what the club should allow. (No public play, but corporate and function booking are directed to the dress-regs on the website.)

After cargo shorts, striped socks are the main problem. (Especially, when used with the arguement that they are identical to the plain white pair that accompanied them in the Lowes 3 Pack.)

I've heard it all before with jeans should be 'business casual' and mufti-Fridays.

[just]

We have the same regs as Moe (plain white or white with golf club logo), but golf apparel logos would be the most common and never been an issue. (Actually, the club's shop sells Footjoy socks and probably other bands.)

With the internet, guests and new members can check the actual dress code, rather than wanting the host club to suit their idea of what the club should allow. (No public play, but corporate and function booking are directed to the dress-regs on the website.)

After cargo shorts, striped socks are the main problem. (Especially, when used with the arguement that they are identical to the plain white pair that accompanied them in the Lowes 3 Pack.)

I've heard it all before with jeans should be 'business casual' and mufti-Fridays.
Dotty
When you say striped socks, do you mean footy like socks or sports socks with a thin line around the top?

[markTHEblake]

Does Ben wear socks?

[Dotty]

Dotty
When you say striped socks, do you mean footy like socks or sports socks with a thin line around the top?
The line at the top.
Hence the comment about the Lowes 3 pack, which is usually 1 white pair, 1 with a red/blue stripe and 1 with two black stripes. (Since it was usually a Sunday medley comp. or midweek social hit, the pro/starter usually just told them to turn them in to hide the stripes, and don't do anything to attract attention to the group.)

Being a private club, it is relatively easy to inform any visitors, as they are either guests of members or corporate/trade days, who get the dress-code on the entry form. (Any guest problem is usually caused by new members inviting friends, without being experienced enough to outline the expectations.)

[Dennis]

glad we are debating golfs big issues

[WBennett]

Is Southerns dress regs flanny tucked in in winter, and tied around the waist in summer?

[kev]

Is Southerns dress regs flanny tucked in in winter, and tied around the waist in summer?

Only if you want to add cleavage to your man boobs :razz:

[sms316]

glad we are debating golfs big issues

I predict at least one board meeting at Southern being devoted to dress regulations during your tenure.

[sms316]

Is Southerns dress regs flanny tucked in in winter, and tied around the waist in summer?

You forgot high-vis vests for extra warmth.