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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
Sport
Katie Dawkins

Why Golf's Dress Code Is Still A Barrier For New Golfers

Paige Spiranac.

In years gone by, golf’s dress code, along with a huge list of rules and regulations were often a big turnoff for new players. Being told what you can and can’t wear by a group of pompous committee members was never going to move the game out of the dark ages. 

But now, the dawn of different golf formats is upon us and driving ranges are filled with women in booty shorts and men with baseball hats on backwards. It paints a picture that’s more like the Bronx than the Belfry. Cue many committee members and traditionalists rolling their eyes whilst huffing and puffing. 

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