Proper Attire For Golf Course
There are many styles of golf
attire on the golf course.....some good and some not so
good.
Most sports today request and
require those in their particular activity to wear that sports proper attire and
golf is no different. To be sure you do
not want to be approached by the golf pro or pro shop manager and told you will
not be permitted to play golf because you are not wearing the correct
attire.
Golf courses differ in many areas
including their accepted dress code so make sure you are aware of this before
you begin as it will help you enjoy your golfing experience.
As we previously noted some golf
course's will actually stop a player from playing his round of golf if he or she
is considered inappropriately attired.
This can prove to be highly
frustrating and leave you very upset at the end of the day is you are stopped
from playing golf simply because of a misunderstanding on appropriate
clothing.
There are some golf courses that do
not permit men and boys to wear shirts without collars or sleeves. Another area
that get attention is the use of running pants and shores that have metal
spikes.
Some golfers have fallen foul of the
offensive clothing rule when they have an item of clothing that has an offensive
logo on it. Jeans and sandals , for
both men and women are also discouraged.
Men's proper attire on the golf
course includes collared shirts, the right pair of pants or shorts and golf or
athletic shoes A pair of golf shoes when worn must only have the soft spike type
and not metal spikes which cause damage to all parts of the golf course,
partitularly the greens.
Shirts can eithr have long or short
sleeves and there is no problem with turtlenecks or pullover sweaters. Socks can
include the short style or regular length and preferably
plain.
For the ladies playing golf, fitting
shirts and skirts and even Capri's are allowed. Generally, women are barred from
wearing pants of any type including jean shorts. The length of the skirt or
shorts is important for women and they have to ensurethat it is not more than 5
inches above the knee.....each golf course is guided by its own specific rules
and guidelines in this matter.
Women also should wear collared
shirts unless they are sporting a pull over with a V-style
neck.
The ladies are allowed sleeveless
shorts with collars or shirts with either long or short sleeves. Socks for the
ladies should be ankle length with proper golf shoes and if they wish a hat or
visor is acceptable. Socks ought to be solid colored and should not have
obljectionable logos or designs on them.
Golfers.....if you bring a guest
along to play the same rules as noted above will apply.
It's always best to be sure of
dress codes and club rules so before going to the golf course give them a call
or check out their website before you go.
Ed's Outlook
An interesting play at the golf
course took place recently when I played a shot into a bunker and my ball came
to rest touching my partner's ball. Subsequently I marked my ball a club length
away with a tee in the sand and allowed my partner to clear his ball out of the
bunker first.
Before replacing my ball and playing
my shot, I raked the sand to flatten the surface. I placed my ball back on its
original spot (not dropping if from shoulder height) and hit my
shot.
I wonder whether in doing so I have
improved my lie, as the sand was wet and hard until I raked it, which helped to
loosen the sand and gave me an easier shot to handle.
Did I breach any rules and would
there be an appropriate way to resolve such a scenario?
If you have the solution to this
please give me an email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com
Ed Townsend is a consultant to the
sport of golf. If you have league scores, tournament info, a hole-in-one,
scoring your age or any topic that you feel would make good reading, Ed can be
reached at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or by fax at
845-205-4474. View his column at
http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on
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The Golf
Tip
By
Robert Menges
Prepare Our Mind For A Better
Game
We all have different ways of doing
things on the golf course, which is why one technique or strategy might work for
one person but not another.
For example, some of us will
visualize the shot we want to hit in our mind, because it helps us execute the
shot. For others, they have to experience the shot.
With that said (or written, in this
case) it never nurts to try something new. So here are several"pep talks" you
can create to help build your confidence for the next round.
After each round of golf, take 60
seconds to sit quietly and replay three best shots of the round. Visualize them
in slow motion and lock every detail into your memory. They'll come back to
cheer you on in the future.
Tell someone about your best shot of
the day, but never talk about your worst shots. Professionals can usually
remember every shot during a tournament, but there is one shot they "just don't
recall"--its their worst shot. Let the bad shots go, and never, ever talk about
them.
After every shot, remember to say,
"great shot" and mean it when you say it......the results may not be exactly
what you wanted, but the ball went where you hit it. So go and do it
again.
Breathe before every shot or put,
remember to breathe deeply and softly. It will relax your whole body and allow
you to focus on the task at hand.
Make it a part of your pre-shot
routine to consciously expect a great shot. As you pull the club from your bag,
smile. As you look down the fairway or line up your putt, smile. As you stand
over the ball, smile. Expect the best.
Finally, but perhaps most
importantly, have fun out there. Golf is a game. Yes, it can be very challenging
and frustrating at times, but it is intended to be a form of enjoyment. Enjoy
the day, the weather and the time with friends. Chances are, you'll enjoy the
wonderful game of golf as well.
Robert Menges is the head golf
professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake.
He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you
would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.netut lines for attached photos.....rob both of
these can be 1 col photos and can be put one on top of the other with 1
caption....I will write it that way.....
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel
The number 1 miscue of golfers is
that on short putts, especially, they decelerate on the forward
stroke.
Golfers need to do the exact
opposite....that is accelerate on the forward stroke.
Short putting is from a tap in up to
6 feet.....the so called "Holy Grail" of putting.
Paramount to being proficient
here...... your second putt on every hole should be between a tap in and up to 6
feet.
How many of these 18 you make or do
not make will determine your score.
Joe Bermel is available for private
lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows-tournaments. His special
edition DVD is available by calling 631-589-1384, at hie
Web Site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or by email at
joe@theputtingdoctor.com
Identification of above photos
Two outstanding examples on the proper
golf attire are shown here with the photo of the late Ellsworth "Bucky" Buck of
Liberty who when he was playing golf several years ago was considered one of the
best dressed men golfers in the area and the second photo of Roscoe golfer Jean
Knickerbocker who displays proper dress for the ladies.
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