Stricter Dress Code Coming For LPGA

[Highland]

There's yoga pants and then there are cropped pants. Perhaps the difference is just how form-fitting they are (and whether they have pockets?). They're unflattering on most people, although not so much so on Alison, Jessica or Paula, as pictured above. Are they appropriate for the golf course? That's a whole other matter.

[denvergolf]

Have the people who are up in arms about this actually read the guidelines? Pretty much 99.9% of the outfits that have been worn on tour this year would be legal under these guidelines. Most of them that weren't conforming were all of a collar or mock collar away from doing so. Women that are worried about looking athletic and sexy on the course will still be able to do so, but may have to make some very minor tweaks to their outfits (collars on racerbacks being the most common one).

 

If the 'collar' represented only 0.1% of what [changes] really needed to be addressed with the players - that just shows how totally inept (INCOMPETENT) the LPGA is by issuing the updated dress code policy.

Did Mike Whan run over your dog or something?

[ian-500]

Based on my reading of the new policy, this would be allowed. It's not a racerback, so no collar is required. No mention of straps.

 

It may be allowed but she looks absolutely ridiculous

 

Ridiculous in a good way or bad way? Either way she looks fantastic (looks like Paige Spiranac to me)

[Petunia Sprinkle]

Based on my reading of the new policy, this would be allowed. It's not a racerback, so no collar is required. No mention of straps.

 

It may be allowed but she looks absolutely ridiculous

 

Ridiculous in a good way or bad way? Either way she looks fantastic (looks like Paige Spiranac to me)

 

Oh! I just realized she's swinging a golf club.

[I_HATE_SNOW]

Based on my reading of the new policy, this would be allowed. It's not a racerback, so no collar is required. No mention of straps.

 

It may be allowed but she looks absolutely ridiculous

 

Ridiculous in a good way or bad way? Either way she looks fantastic (looks like Paige Spiranac to me)

 

Oh! I just realized she's swinging a golf club.

 

And her shirt is tucked in, unlike the current Solheim outfits.

[NYC243]

why would they take the only reason to watch the LPGA away?

 

im kidding of course...kinda

 

no really im kidding...

 

sorta..

 

:)

[ForeIron]

Have the people who are up in arms about this actually read the guidelines? Pretty much 99.9% of the outfits that have been worn on tour this year would be legal under these guidelines. Most of them that weren't conforming were all of a collar or mock collar away from doing so. Women that are worried about looking athletic and sexy on the course will still be able to do so, but may have to make some very minor tweaks to their outfits (collars on racerbacks being the most common one).

 

If the 'collar' represented only 0.1% of what [changes] really needed to be addressed with the players - that just shows how totally inept (INCOMPETENT) the LPGA is by issuing the updated dress code policy.

Did Mike Whan run over your dog or something?

 

He didn't run the dog over, just kicked it off the course for wearing the wrong collar!?

[BoogieThumper]

Based on my reading of the new policy, this would be allowed. It's not a racerback, so no collar is required. No mention of straps.

 

It may be allowed but she looks absolutely ridiculous

 

Ridiculous in a good way or bad way? Either way she looks fantastic (looks like Paige Spiranac to me)

In a "I'm not that great of a golfer let me use my sexuality to get ahead kind of way." Sends a fantastic message to young female golfers.

[NYC243]

Based on my reading of the new policy, this would be allowed. It's not a racerback, so no collar is required. No mention of straps.

 

It may be allowed but she looks absolutely ridiculous

 

Ridiculous in a good way or bad way? Either way she looks fantastic (looks like Paige Spiranac to me)

In a "I'm not that great of a golfer let me use my sexuality to get ahead kind of way." Sends a fantastic message to young female golfers.

 

she can whip your a** on the course tho... :)

[BoogieThumper]

Based on my reading of the new policy, this would be allowed. It's not a racerback, so no collar is required. No mention of straps.

 

It may be allowed but she looks absolutely ridiculous

 

Ridiculous in a good way or bad way? Either way she looks fantastic (looks like Paige Spiranac to me)

In a "I'm not that great of a golfer let me use my sexuality to get ahead kind of way." Sends a fantastic message to young female golfers.

 

she can whip your a** on the course tho... :)

Im 100% sure she can lol. Just not a fan at all.

[NYC243]

 

 

ha, i hear ya tho....

[North Texas]

Based on my reading of the new policy, this would be allowed. It's not a racerback, so no collar is required. No mention of straps.

 

It may be allowed but she looks absolutely ridiculous

 

Ridiculous in a good way or bad way? Either way she looks fantastic (looks like Paige Spiranac to me)

 

I'm going with both good and bad :wave:

[eebomb]

Based on my reading of the new policy, this would be allowed. It's not a racerback, so no collar is required. No mention of straps.

 

It may be allowed but she looks absolutely ridiculous

looks pretty good to me.

[2putttom]

why would they take the only reason to watch the LPGA away?

 

im kidding of course...kinda

 

no really im kidding...

 

sorta..

 

:)

ya have the beach volleyball tournament for that yearning

[ronnbee]

Mel Reid shorts kind of short & tight

[bobcat]

What's wrong with the LPGA dress code?

 

 

[IronHitter]

Traci Edwards/PGA of America

Lately, however, Wie has been wearing sun sleeves to cover up her arms, most likely in an effort to appease those who are offended by her bare shoulders. And going forward, she and her LPGA Tour colleagues might have to be careful about the length of their skirts should they want to avoid those significant fines.

 

Is it still 1950..offended by bare shoulders..It`s as bad as the men not being able to wear shorts.I understand the idea, but what about comfort and keeping cool out there?

 

If the women are allowed to show shoulders then it should be the same for men. Or neither are allowed. They just need to be consistent really.

 

Personally I think you should be allowed as you can claim that bare shoulders enables better and freer movement. I would be worried about getting burnt if it was sunny though and hot if I were them

[KMeloney]

If the women are allowed to show shoulders then it should be the same for men. Or neither are allowed. They just need to be consistent really.

 

Why?

[IronHitter]

If the women are allowed to show shoulders then it should be the same for men. Or neither are allowed. They just need to be consistent really.

 

Why?

 

Because the PC brigade that golf can't avoid will kick up a stink otherwise. I'm not that bothered personally.

 

I'd prefer men and women were both allowed bare shoulders in the interest of competition. It seems ridiculous to have an illogical dress code just to look "proper". The players should be allowed to wear the clothing they feel suits them best to shoot their lowest scores.

[KMeloney]

If the women are allowed to show shoulders then it should be the same for men. Or neither are allowed. They just need to be consistent really.

 

Why?

 

Because the PC brigade that golf can't avoid will kick up a stink otherwise. I'm not that bothered personally.

 

I'd prefer men and women were both allowed bare shoulders in the interest of competition. It seems ridiculous to have an illogical dress code just to look "proper". The players should be allowed to wear the clothing they feel suits them best to shoot their lowest scores.

 

Sensible response. Thanks. I don't disagree with you that the PC crowd will likely cause [more of] a stink -- but that doesn't mean they're correct. I think that until the men and women combine tours and start competing against one another, they can have completely different rules as they see fit.

[IronHitter]

Based on my reading of the new policy, this would be allowed. It's not a racerback, so no collar is required. No mention of straps.

 

It may be allowed but she looks absolutely ridiculous

 

Why? Looks like good clothing for maximum range of motion. Female golfers like her have a lot more flexibility and rotation that male golfers, restricting the shoulders with clothing seems a bad idea..I think it's why a lot of females are using gym type or fitness type attire as they rotate a lot, very flexible etc

[buckeyefl]

Not its really not. Also what you suggest is simply not fact when it comes to flexibility. What in that photo suggest "a lot more flexibility and rotation" than a male player of her age and ability?

 

She wears it because it shows what she is trying to market.

[KMeloney]

Also what you suggest is simply not fact...

 

She wears it because it shows what she is trying to market.

 

Ah, hypocrisy...

[IronHitter]

Not its really not. Also what you suggest is simply not fact when it comes to flexibility. What in that photo suggest "a lot more flexibility and rotation" than a male player of her age and ability?

 

She wears it because it shows what she is trying to market.

 

Of course she has more flexibility than the average male her age. You are utterly delusional if you think otherwise. I know for a fact that attire does improve rotation too. When I train in the gym I use sleeveless vest as it restricts my movement less, it's not rocket science. It's why I don't like to play golf in tight clothes especially not trousers and tight polo shirt.

[IronHitter]

Also what you suggest is simply not fact...

 

She wears it because it shows what she is trying to market.

 

Ah, hypocrisy...

 

He's a clown basically. His posts are laughable. I'd like to play in a sleeveless nike vest on the course and would bomb it further and have massive range of motion if I did. But obviously I'm not allowed to rock up in gym pants and a sleeveless nike vest on the course, even though I'd play better wearing it

[buckeyefl]

Not its really not. Also what you suggest is simply not fact when it comes to flexibility. What in that photo suggest "a lot more flexibility and rotation" than a male player of her age and ability?

 

She wears it because it shows what she is trying to market.

 

Of course she has more flexibility than the average male her age. You are utterly delusional if you think otherwise. I know for a fact that attire does improve rotation too. When I train in the gym I use sleeveless vest as it restricts my movement less, it's not rocket science. It's why I don't like to play golf in tight clothes especially not trousers and tight polo shirt.

 

Read what I said Stud. Her age and ability. I dont play in or like tight clothing for the same reason but your point is utter BS when it comes to her clothing choices. Somehow male players her age manage to play in skin tight shirts and their flexibility isn't hurt in the least. But feel free to continue with your delusional thinking that she wears that top for freedom of movement and not because it keeps the money coming in.

[buckeyefl]

Also what you suggest is simply not fact...

 

She wears it because it shows what she is trying to market.

 

Ah, hypocrisy...

 

He's a clown basically. His posts are laughable. I'd like to play in a sleeveless nike vest on the course and would bomb it further and have massive range of motion if I did. But obviously I'm not allowed to rock up in gym pants and a sleeveless nike vest on the course, even though I'd play better wearing it

 

Ah a clown who was probably in the gym when part oif you was a stain on your moms sheets. A clown who worked in the business for years and taught people like you and Paige and has forgotten more about golf than you obviously ever knew. LOL please rock that vest and show everyone how much farther you would hit it. Gym pants and a vest and you call people clowns. Be sure to rock that Man Bun as well.

[North Texas]

Not its really not. Also what you suggest is simply not fact when it comes to flexibility. What in that photo suggest "a lot more flexibility and rotation" than a male player of her age and ability?

 

She wears it because it shows what she is trying to market.

 

Of course she has more flexibility than the average male her age. You are utterly delusional if you think otherwise. I know for a fact that attire does improve rotation too. When I train in the gym I use sleeveless vest as it restricts my movement less, it's not rocket science. It's why I don't like to play golf in tight clothes especially not trousers and tight polo shirt.

 

Read what I said Stud. Her age and ability. I dont play in or like tight clothing for the same reason but your point is utter BS when it comes to her clothing choices. Somehow male players her age manage to play in skin tight shirts and their flexibility isn't hurt in the least. But feel free to continue with your delusional thinking that she wears that top for freedom of movement and not because it keeps the money coming in.

 

Okay, I may be missing something here. But you guys seriously can't see that just about everything she wears is because it shows what she wants to market? Really?

[Shilgy]

Not its really not. Also what you suggest is simply not fact when it comes to flexibility. What in that photo suggest "a lot more flexibility and rotation" than a male player of her age and ability?

 

She wears it because it shows what she is trying to market.

 

Of course she has more flexibility than the average male her age. You are utterly delusional if you think otherwise. I know for a fact that attire does improve rotation too. When I train in the gym I use sleeveless vest as it restricts my movement less, it's not rocket science. It's why I don't like to play golf in tight clothes especially not trousers and tight polo shirt.

 

Read what I said Stud. Her age and ability. I dont play in or like tight clothing for the same reason but your point is utter BS when it comes to her clothing choices. Somehow male players her age manage to play in skin tight shirts and their flexibility isn't hurt in the least. But feel free to continue with your delusional thinking that she wears that top for freedom of movement and not because it keeps the money coming in.

 

Okay, I may be missing something here. But you guys seriously can't see that just about everything she wears is because it shows what she wants to market? Really?

That's what buckeye already said. Other guy thinks it's a performance based decision. The only performance she's looking for is increased Instagram followers.

[Bad9]

Not its really not. Also what you suggest is simply not fact when it comes to flexibility. What in that photo suggest "a lot more flexibility and rotation" than a male player of her age and ability?

 

She wears it because it shows what she is trying to market.

 

Of course she has more flexibility than the average male her age. You are utterly delusional if you think otherwise. I know for a fact that attire does improve rotation too. When I train in the gym I use sleeveless vest as it restricts my movement less, it's not rocket science. It's why I don't like to play golf in tight clothes especially not trousers and tight polo shirt.

 

 

 

Read what I said Stud. Her age and ability. I dont play in or like tight clothing for the same reason but your point is utter BS when it comes to her clothing choices. Somehow male players her age manage to play in skin tight shirts and their flexibility isn't hurt in the least. But feel free to continue with your delusional thinking that she wears that top for freedom of movement and not because it keeps the money coming in.

 

Okay, I may be missing something here. But you guys seriously can't see that just about everything she wears is because it shows what she wants to market? Really?

That's what buckeye already said. Other guy thinks it's a performance based decision. The only performance she's looking for is increased Instagram followers.

 

A couple of the posts above might be the dumbest things I have ever read. I don’t mean on Wrx, I mean ever.

 

Edit, then I went to the Elle Gibson thread and there seems to be a pattern