Rory's Outfit Thursday at The Players

[bscinstnct]

I figured this thread would be controversial, I knew there were plenty of guys who do not like the style. What I didn't expect is all these "macho men" trying to be keyboard warriors. Saying that guys should be on the LPGA tour because they have elastic around their pants is pretty sad. It is a style of the young man. I truly cannot wrap my head around the fact that people think these pants are so non golf worthy. They are the exact same pants with frickin elastic on the ankles. For anyone wondering, I will be buying joggers with the belt loops, I will be wearing them to tournaments, and if people wanna talk crap and hate so be it. I'll let my game do the talking while being extremely comfortable and while looking cool.

 

That's good for you man; if you like it, own it.

 

They are goddamn ugly though.

 

They are not for everyone as we can see, like I sad tho I will let my game do the talking as does Rickie and Rory.

 

They are getting paid to wear that. Prolly like 900 inbound shipping containers of capri pants coming in from China.

 

Just wait a year and you can get 2 pairs free with a new driver.

 

Or a tank of gas.

 

Ok, ok, kidding, kidding ; )

 

 

[2putttom]

grown men talkin bout mens clothing....

 

clothes...clothes...were talkin bout clothes...clothes

Awww yes we are!...The man who speaks well does well....the man who dresses well does even better.

[Petunia Sprinkle]

Call me old fashioned. I think men playing men's golf should dress like.....MEN

 

You mean like in gladiator movies?

[Carl Spackler3]

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

[jrgolfer37]

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

 

I think Fowler is known for having the greatest finish to the Players Championship in history. Also Btw also known for being 5th in the world :)

[chigolfer1]

You really don't get it do you haha.

 

 

 

Who determines what's in style anyway? Nike, Puma? Is there a website where I can get updates?

[bladehunter]

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

 

I think Fowler is known for having the greatest finish to the Players Championship in history. Also Btw also known for being 5th in the world :)

 

 

 

but more so for goofy clothes , and was once for goofy hair..... he said "more known " not only for.... Rickie is a wonderful player...which is all the more reason to dress for the job.. I know I know "get off my lawn" .... I just hate that kids coming up are seeing this as the way to dress respectfully while playing the game... I always thought for a tournament round or any sunday at the club round you dressed so as to only need to change shoes to be appropriate for the club dining room for sunday lunch ... can one truly expect to wear joggers in and be OK? and I belong to what I would call a "blue collar" club...

[wobgon]

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

 

I think Fowler is known for having the greatest finish to the Players Championship in history. Also Btw also known for being 5th in the world :)

Not the greatest finish in my opinion.

[chigolfer1]

Well I'm sure he doesn't mind the extra cash that comes with it. Its not as if his knack for attracting attention with his style and persona somehow sacrifices his ability to play golf.

 

And the thing is this is just him. He grew up dirt biking in socal and learning golf at some dusty old range. He's just being himself. The fact that he happens to be different than almost everyone on tour has allowed him to make A LOT of extra dough.

 

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

[jrgolfer37]

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

 

I think Fowler is known for having the greatest finish to the Players Championship in history. Also Btw also known for being 5th in the world :)

 

 

 

but more so for goofy clothes , and was once for goofy hair..... he said "more known " not only for.... Rickie is a wonderful player...which is all the more reason to dress for the job.. I know I know "get off my lawn" .... I just hate that kids coming up are seeing this as the way to dress respectfully while playing the game... I always thought for a tournament round or any sunday at the club round you dressed so as to only need to change shoes to be appropriate for the club dining room for sunday lunch ... can one truly expect to wear joggers in and be OK? and I belong to what I would call a "blue collar" club...

 

That is exactly what myself and many others are not. Country club products. Rickie headed from the race track to the local driving range. No sunday rounds at the club or the dining room after the round. Golf is a game that needs growth. There are people on both sides of the spectrum. Fowler brought his style and flare to the game and has numerous young fans that follow him all over the world. Also I would like to know what exactly you think is a respectful way to dress? Boring khakis and earth tones? Is that what is respectable in the dining room and at the club? serious question, as I don't no.

[Titleist-Golfer]

Diaper pants coming next, sponsored by Justin Bieber.

 

 

[norge5]

I figured this thread would be controversial, I knew there were plenty of guys who do not like the style. What I didn't expect is all these "macho men" trying to be keyboard warriors. Saying that guys should be on the LPGA tour because they have elastic around their pants is pretty sad. It is a style of the young man. I truly cannot wrap my head around the fact that people think these pants are so non golf worthy. They are the exact same pants with frickin elastic on the ankles. For anyone wondering, I will be buying joggers with the belt loops, I will be wearing them to tournaments, and if people wanna talk crap and hate so be it. I'll let my game do the talking while being extremely comfortable and while looking cool.

I should have qualified my statements. I don't care what anybody wears. Really don't care. But you asked what we think of it. I assume you asked the question to start a dialogue and expected not everyone would like it.

[norge5]

Call me old fashioned. I think men playing men's golf should dress like.....MEN

 

You mean like in gladiator movies?

Exactly. Not that would be a move in the right direction. Pass the testosterone please.

[norge5]

You really don't get it do you haha.

 

 

 

Who determines what's in style anyway? Nike, Puma? Is there a website where I can get updates?

I get that I don't get it. To me, because Rickie Fowler or Rory Mcilroy put on a certain outfit, I don't think that makes it in style. Payne Stewart wore knickers and it didn't bother me but I didn't automatically think all golfers would start wearing them.

[norge5]

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

 

I think Fowler is known for having the greatest finish to the Players Championship in history. Also Btw also known for being 5th in the world :)

I disagree with you, if you ask most people what they know about Fowler it's going to be "isn't that the guy that wears..."

[golferdrmjr]

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

I think Fowler is known for having the greatest finish to the Players Championship in history. Also Btw also known for being 5th in the world :)

but more so for goofy clothes , and was once for goofy hair..... he said "more known " not only for.... Rickie is a wonderful player...which is all the more reason to dress for the job.. I know I know "get off my lawn" .... I just hate that kids coming up are seeing this as the way to dress respectfully while playing the game... I always thought for a tournament round or any sunday at the club round you dressed so as to only need to change shoes to be appropriate for the club dining room for sunday lunch ... can one truly expect to wear joggers in and be OK? and I belong to what I would call a "blue collar" club...

That is exactly what myself and many others are not. Country club products. Rickie headed from the race track to the local driving range. No sunday rounds at the club or the dining room after the round. Golf is a game that needs growth. There are people on both sides of the spectrum. Fowler brought his style and flare to the game and has numerous young fans that follow him all over the world. Also I would like to know what exactly you think is a respectful way to dress? Boring khakis and earth tones? Is that what is respectable in the dining room and at the club? serious question, as I don't no.

I don't belong to a Country Club. I also don't wear boring khakis and earth tones. But I will not be wearing joggers on the golf course either. I don't think golfers clothing styles is what is keeping the game from growing.

[drn92]

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

I think Fowler is known for having the greatest finish to the Players Championship in history. Also Btw also known for being 5th in the world :)

but more so for goofy clothes , and was once for goofy hair..... he said "more known " not only for.... Rickie is a wonderful player...which is all the more reason to dress for the job.. I know I know "get off my lawn" .... I just hate that kids coming up are seeing this as the way to dress respectfully while playing the game... I always thought for a tournament round or any sunday at the club round you dressed so as to only need to change shoes to be appropriate for the club dining room for sunday lunch ... can one truly expect to wear joggers in and be OK? and I belong to what I would call a "blue collar" club...

That is exactly what myself and many others are not. Country club products. Rickie headed from the race track to the local driving range. No sunday rounds at the club or the dining room after the round. Golf is a game that needs growth. There are people on both sides of the spectrum. Fowler brought his style and flare to the game and has numerous young fans that follow him all over the world. Also I would like to know what exactly you think is a respectful way to dress? Boring khakis and earth tones? Is that what is respectable in the dining room and at the club? serious question, as I don't no.

I don't belong to a Country Club. I also don't wear boring khakis and earth tones. But I will not be wearing joggers on the golf course either. I don't think golfers clothing styles is what is keeping the game from growing.

 

Clothing style may not be the only thing that is keeping the game from growing, but it is one small part of a much larger issue which is golf (and some golfers) can be quite exclusionary. There are a lot of barriers to playing. While it is crucial to keep the basic tenets of the game intact, the game as a whole could be a lot more welcoming to newer and younger players. And it could be played faster.

 

Drn92

[carn9698]

Bad pants make me angry

[saggysag]

at this moment i think it looks awful

[Blade Junkie]

I guess it really depends whether you want to dress like James Bond or Rob Kardashian/Justin Bieber ... I know which side of the fence I'd be on LOL.

[corky]

They'll go the way of the 'mock' turtle shirt....... Who wears those these days.....?

 

Just a fad, because long term, they will not continue to look good on anyone.......the ultra scruffy/casual look will swing back to a for,al structured look......this is what fashion does.

 

What amazes me is that so much of the clothing industry targets the youth, traditionally, they prolly spend more per head than older people, but in recent times the old fogeys outnumber the yoofs(sic)....... Why not come up with something different for the older doods?.....kilts anyone?

[jffuller]

Can someone explain to me why these pants are so flame worthy:

 

 

 

but these are stylish and acceptable:

 

 

 

 

They literally look like longer plus fours, and from the comments on here guys are acting like he's dressed so ridiculously.

 

 

 

if you don't get that , theres no way for me to explain it to you .... the second one is equally horrible because of the coloring and football team logo, but that doesn't make Rorys look any better... I guess I live in the dark ages, but ive yet to see a man of any age wear joggers on a course..and the only ones I see in public are the Meth heads stopping for cigs at the gas station ...sometimes they will be in their PJs still.... I don't know why it gripes me ...I think because its Rory... Im not his biggest fan anyway , but I did think he had the status to tell Nike to F -off if he didn't want to wear some publicity stunt outfit... surely he doesn't actually like the look ? but maybe he does?? Rickie likes it , and can pull it off... But Rory is right up there with Heinrich Stenson with fashion sense.. they both have always dressed pretty sharp... How would Stenson look in high tops and Joggers? I hate to even think about it ..

 

I don't get it, because they are literally the same thing except the joggers have an extra 6 inches of fabric. They're actually closer to normal pants than plus four's, and farther from the man pri's and skorts everyone keeps complaining about. They're golf pants with an elastic bottom. Do I wear them? No. But I can't see the outrage over them. I highly doubt Nike is trying to market these to golfers over 35, they're trying to capture the junior and younger golfer market who wears pants like these already. Older golfers aren't going to go for them, but they're probably not buying Nike clubs or apparel anyway.

 

 

I officially feel old... 36 and im lumped into the "older golfer" group.. which in a way is fine.. just officially hit me right now.. im the 1st line of defense between those damn kids and us old folks... lol

 

Haha well sorry to break it to you but according to the official age cut off that I arbitrarily made up to fit the purposes of my argument you are old. One foot in the grave perhaps. Now I'll stay off your lawn.

[bladehunter]

This trend to me makes me think it will turn into more guys wearing jogging pants and sweats on the course to match the cuff look without buying $100 pants, I realize my opinion means little but this is another chip out of the class of the game. Say whatever you want but Fowler is more known for goofy clothes than golf, is that what he's after?

 

I think Fowler is known for having the greatest finish to the Players Championship in history. Also Btw also known for being 5th in the world :)

 

 

 

but more so for goofy clothes , and was once for goofy hair..... he said "more known " not only for.... Rickie is a wonderful player...which is all the more reason to dress for the job.. I know I know "get off my lawn" .... I just hate that kids coming up are seeing this as the way to dress respectfully while playing the game... I always thought for a tournament round or any sunday at the club round you dressed so as to only need to change shoes to be appropriate for the club dining room for sunday lunch ... can one truly expect to wear joggers in and be OK? and I belong to what I would call a "blue collar" club...

 

That is exactly what myself and many others are not. Country club products. Rickie headed from the race track to the local driving range. No sunday rounds at the club or the dining room after the round. Golf is a game that needs growth. There are people on both sides of the spectrum. Fowler brought his style and flare to the game and has numerous young fans that follow him all over the world. Also I would like to know what exactly you think is a respectful way to dress? Boring khakis and earth tones? Is that what is respectable in the dining room and at the club? serious question, as I don't no.

 

Im not of the " country club " click either. I belong to " golf club " that has a dining room. But one would still not show up in blue jeans or jogging pants. I get what your saying to an extent. But it's not about colors . Loudmouth john Daly slacks would get looks but be just fine . I just don't see how jogging pants are ok. It's just more of the dumbing down of the society we live in. The excuse of " comfort " is used. Good grief. How uncomfortable are dress slacks ? Whatever. I saw this morning that Davis love has some loudmouth pants on this morning. No doubt to help defend Rickie and Rory . I guess I need to go to Walmart and buy some joggers and football cleats and just join the mass exodus.

[youraway2]

Not bothered by their dress at all as long as they comply with the dress standards of the tour, and if at their home course, comply with their dress codes. They look like they comply to me. As for being from the older generation I'm for the young guys expressing themselves. For me I think they look stupid and this change isn't for me, but that's me, not them. One thought was that Nike is striving for attention and copying the Puma expression. Yep, marketing at it's best.

 

I will say they look allot better than John Daly's attire.

[Scotty1140]

Diaper pants coming next, sponsored by Justin Bieber.

 

 

Something about that outfit makes me think I'd be doing HIM a huge favor by kicking the complete $h!t out of him.

[bladehunter]

"Clothing style may not be the only thing that is keeping the game from growing, but it is one small part of a much larger issue which is golf (and some golfers) can be quite exclusionary. There are a lot of barriers to playing. While it is crucial to keep the basic tenets of the game intact, the game as a whole could be a lot more welcoming to newer and younger players. And it could be played faster."

 

 

 

 

I just don't see that. And I am as blue collar as anyone . Unless your talking about private clubs. And all that takes is money. . It's isn't about class trust me. You got the $ you can get in. Why does today's youth think everything must be changed to accommodate them? Why not conform to what the requirements are to participate in whatever it is you want to do?

[BlackDiamondPar5]

All this is a ploy by Nike in attempt to convince us that this is "the new fashion trend" in order to boost sales.

 

No way joggers are any more comfortable than good golf pants. Plus golf pants are appropriate for the professional office as well. Not so with joggers.

[2zlinks]

Wonder how many people in total are going tell us they could care less what another man wears? I don't care what they wear, I'd have a beer with them anyways, but it's not like I'm blind and can't see what they are wearing either. I'm a man, but I've always been very interested in clothes too. So what?

 

It is I couldn't care less. Because if you could, you would. How long until we see a flat brimmed hat turned to the side?

[vitaminsteve]

This guy is becoming a joke. I agree that this was a bet lost to dress like that. But he is lost.

[HighSpeedScene]

One thing I know for sure is that the kids will be moving on from the jogger look - once it gets to golf, it's over for the real demo.