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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Baz Plummer

'Would They Rather See My Hat Hair And Shake The Hand That Was Raked Over My Sweaty Scalp' – Should Golfers Remove Their Caps On The 18th Green?

Two sets of golfers shaking hands on the 18th green, with one set having taken their hats off in line with the etiquette of the game and another set where only one player has removed their hat.

My colleague Nick Bonfield wrote an intriguing article recently, where he explained why he didn't understand why he couldn't wear a hat in the clubhouse, which compelled readers to leap into action and respond with a series of interesting comments.

The majority argued that removing your hat as you went indoors was essential, with one reader explaining that it's a combination of 'respect and tradition', but it was a question posed by another that peaked my interest.

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