Stricter Dress Code Coming For LPGA

[Shilgy]

 

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

You noticed that too, huh? :) Got the count over 75 though.

[gioguy21]

Mr lifter man bun has mentioned to me (gave me quite the laugh) that he's a pro who hits a 7i off the rack 200y carry. Lol

 

Careful guys, let's not rile this guy up.

[Bad9]

Mr lifter man bun has mentioned to me (gave me quite the laugh) that he's a pro who hits a 7i off the rack 200y carry. Lol

 

Careful guys, let's not rile this guy up.

 

Oh no, what have we done!

[buckeyefl]

Mr lifter man bun has mentioned to me (gave me quite the laugh) that he's a pro who hits a 7i off the rack 200y carry. Lol

 

Careful guys, let's not rile this guy up.

 

Is that with or without sleeves?

[mallrat]

Ok let’s be honest, no guy really wants to wear a tank top on the golf course. Hell I don’t know any guys who want to wear tank tops or shirts that bare your shoulders at any time (well once they graduate college and realize they aren’t cool)

 

Also, if the gym pro golf guy bothered to read the new rules, bare shoulders are completely fine, it just has to have a collar. But why let facts get in the way of a good story.

 

Carry on.

[8602081]

What's wrong with the LPGA dress code?

 

 

 

Is that a strong grip or weak grip.. Can't tell..

[elwhippy]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

[ThinkingPlus]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

 

Well some of us care about the golf. Anything that detracts from that when watching the men or women play (this includes skin tight shirts with funny collars, high top shoes, yoga pants, shorty shorts, lingerie, etc...) is inappropriate. If you want skin surf up some porn and have your fun. My apparently minority opinion.

[new2g0lf]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

 

Well some of us care about the golf. Anything that detracts from that when watching the men or women play (this includes skin tight shirts with funny collars, high top shoes, yoga pants, shorty shorts, lingerie, etc...) is inappropriate. If you want skin surf up some porn and have your fun. My apparently minority opinion.

 

A big piece of professional golfers endorsement deals for men and women is apparel. Most pro's wear what their sponsors ask them to, so while you may all be about golf, the golf industry is concerned about how they look.

[ThinkingPlus]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

 

Well some of us care about the golf. Anything that detracts from that when watching the men or women play (this includes skin tight shirts with funny collars, high top shoes, yoga pants, shorty shorts, lingerie, etc...) is inappropriate. If you want skin surf up some porn and have your fun. My apparently minority opinion.

 

A big piece of professional golfers endorsement deals for men and women is apparel. Most pro's wear what their sponsors ask them to, so while you may all be about golf, the golf industry is concerned about how they look.

 

Which is exactly why rules on what is appropriate to wear during competition is important. Apparel companies only care about making money and will exploit the players at every opportunity if allowed to.

[Shilgy]

Golf attire is like the old line about pornography.

I don't really know how to define it but I can tell you if it's crossed the line when I see it . The picture a few posts above and the ones about that of the non LPGA player Paige crossed the line in my mind. I don't recall seeing any actually on tour that I thought went too far.

[North Texas]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

 

Well some of us care about the golf. Anything that detracts from that when watching the men or women play (this includes skin tight shirts with funny collars, high top shoes, yoga pants, shorty shorts, lingerie, etc...) is inappropriate. If you want skin surf up some porn and have your fun. My apparently minority opinion.

 

A big piece of professional golfers endorsement deals for men and women is apparel. Most pro's wear what their sponsors ask them to, so while you may all be about golf, the golf industry is concerned about how they look.

 

Which is exactly why rules on what is appropriate to wear during competition is important. Apparel companies only care about making money and will exploit the players at every opportunity if allowed to.

 

Thinking Plus gets it. Baffles me how many people don't get it.

[AWinfortheAges]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

What baffles me is 3 months after the public was made aware of this dress code enforcement, people still either have not read it or do not comprehend it.

[mallrat]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

 

Well some of us care about the golf. Anything that detracts from that when watching the men or women play (this includes skin tight shirts with funny collars, high top shoes, yoga pants, shorty shorts, lingerie, etc...) is inappropriate. If you want skin surf up some porn and have your fun. My apparently minority opinion.

 

A big piece of professional golfers endorsement deals for men and women is apparel. Most pro's wear what their sponsors ask them to, so while you may all be about golf, the golf industry is concerned about how they look.

 

That’s not how this works, that’s not how any of this works.

 

The apparel companies send clothes to their athletes. The athletes then request more or less of a certain style and colors. The athletes then have complete freedom of expression to mix and match what they see fit.

 

Now, on the rare occasion they are told to wear something (which they aren’t told), they are asked. The company will reach out to said athlete ahead of time or before a new product they want to push is released and ask their athletes if they would like to wear or promote that product. They are not told they have to, they are given every opportunity to say yes or no. Now once the company has an idea which athletes are interested in the product they can and do develop a marketing campaign around that.

 

My wife used to be HEAVILY involved in this exact scenario and those crazy outfits Wie used to wear were put together by her.

[new2g0lf]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

 

Well some of us care about the golf. Anything that detracts from that when watching the men or women play (this includes skin tight shirts with funny collars, high top shoes, yoga pants, shorty shorts, lingerie, etc...) is inappropriate. If you want skin surf up some porn and have your fun. My apparently minority opinion.

 

A big piece of professional golfers endorsement deals for men and women is apparel. Most pro's wear what their sponsors ask them to, so while you may all be about golf, the golf industry is concerned about how they look.

 

That's not how this works, that's not how any of this works.

 

The apparel companies send clothes to their athletes. The athletes then request more or less of a certain style and colors. The athletes then have complete freedom of expression to mix and match what they see fit.

 

Now, on the rare occasion they are told to wear something (which they aren't told), they are asked. The company will reach out to said athlete ahead of time or before a new product they want to push is released and ask their athletes if they would like to wear or promote that product. They are not told they have to, they are given every opportunity to say yes or no. Now once the company has an idea which athletes are interested in the product they can and do develop a marketing campaign around that.

 

My wife used to be HEAVILY involved in this exact scenario and those crazy outfits Wie used to wear were put together by her.

 

Work on reading comprehension, no where did I state they HAD to wear anything. I stated the sponsors ASK them to wear certain styles and colors because it represents what the manufacturer will be offering to consumers and they want consumers to see the pro's wearing it.

 

Do you think Jason Day opted to wear high top Jordan 1 golf shoes on his own?

[gioguy21]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

 

Well some of us care about the golf. Anything that detracts from that when watching the men or women play (this includes skin tight shirts with funny collars, high top shoes, yoga pants, shorty shorts, lingerie, etc...) is inappropriate. If you want skin surf up some porn and have your fun. My apparently minority opinion.

 

A big piece of professional golfers endorsement deals for men and women is apparel. Most pro's wear what their sponsors ask them to, so while you may all be about golf, the golf industry is concerned about how they look.

 

That's not how this works, that's not how any of this works.

 

The apparel companies send clothes to their athletes. The athletes then request more or less of a certain style and colors. The athletes then have complete freedom of expression to mix and match what they see fit.

 

Now, on the rare occasion they are told to wear something (which they aren't told), they are asked. The company will reach out to said athlete ahead of time or before a new product they want to push is released and ask their athletes if they would like to wear or promote that product. They are not told they have to, they are given every opportunity to say yes or no. Now once the company has an idea which athletes are interested in the product they can and do develop a marketing campaign around that.

 

My wife used to be HEAVILY involved in this exact scenario and those crazy outfits Wie used to wear were put together by her.

 

Work on reading comprehension, no where did I state they HAD to wear anything. I stated the sponsors ASK them to wear certain styles and colors because it represents what the manufacturer will be offering to consumers and they want consumers to see the pro's wearing it.

 

Do you think Jason Day opted to wear high top Jordan 1 golf shoes on his own?

lol yes actually? Day loves jordans man.

[new2g0lf]

 

Well some of us care about the golf. Anything that detracts from that when watching the men or women play (this includes skin tight shirts with funny collars, high top shoes, yoga pants, shorty shorts, lingerie, etc...) is inappropriate. If you want skin surf up some porn and have your fun. My apparently minority opinion.

 

A big piece of professional golfers endorsement deals for men and women is apparel. Most pro's wear what their sponsors ask them to, so while you may all be about golf, the golf industry is concerned about how they look.

 

That's not how this works, that's not how any of this works.

 

The apparel companies send clothes to their athletes. The athletes then request more or less of a certain style and colors. The athletes then have complete freedom of expression to mix and match what they see fit.

 

Now, on the rare occasion they are told to wear something (which they aren't told), they are asked. The company will reach out to said athlete ahead of time or before a new product they want to push is released and ask their athletes if they would like to wear or promote that product. They are not told they have to, they are given every opportunity to say yes or no. Now once the company has an idea which athletes are interested in the product they can and do develop a marketing campaign around that.

 

My wife used to be HEAVILY involved in this exact scenario and those crazy outfits Wie used to wear were put together by her.

 

Work on reading comprehension, no where did I state they HAD to wear anything. I stated the sponsors ASK them to wear certain styles and colors because it represents what the manufacturer will be offering to consumers and they want consumers to see the pro's wearing it.

 

Do you think Jason Day opted to wear high top Jordan 1 golf shoes on his own?

lol yes actually? Day loves jordans man.

Only have seen him wear them once.

[gioguy21]

 

Only have seen him wear them once.

is it out of the realm of possibility he wanted to give them a trial run?

[mallrat]

America baffles me. It really does. One minute being all puritanical and the next threatening to wipe an entire nation off the map. Who has decided on these new rules? Some 80 year old gin drinkers in a grandmothers union? Viewing figures will drop off. And I imagine the sponsors won't be too keen on Lexi and Co in beige chinos and baggy sweaters in mid summer.

 

Well some of us care about the golf. Anything that detracts from that when watching the men or women play (this includes skin tight shirts with funny collars, high top shoes, yoga pants, shorty shorts, lingerie, etc...) is inappropriate. If you want skin surf up some porn and have your fun. My apparently minority opinion.

 

A big piece of professional golfers endorsement deals for men and women is apparel. Most pro's wear what their sponsors ask them to, so while you may all be about golf, the golf industry is concerned about how they look.

 

That's not how this works, that's not how any of this works.

 

The apparel companies send clothes to their athletes. The athletes then request more or less of a certain style and colors. The athletes then have complete freedom of expression to mix and match what they see fit.

 

Now, on the rare occasion they are told to wear something (which they aren't told), they are asked. The company will reach out to said athlete ahead of time or before a new product they want to push is released and ask their athletes if they would like to wear or promote that product. They are not told they have to, they are given every opportunity to say yes or no. Now once the company has an idea which athletes are interested in the product they can and do develop a marketing campaign around that.

 

My wife used to be HEAVILY involved in this exact scenario and those crazy outfits Wie used to wear were put together by her.

 

Work on reading comprehension, no where did I state they HAD to wear anything. I stated the sponsors ASK them to wear certain styles and colors because it represents what the manufacturer will be offering to consumers and they want consumers to see the pro's wearing it.

 

Do you think Jason Day opted to wear high top Jordan 1 golf shoes on his own?

 

Considering that I know a few of the people involved in that situation, it was absolutely his choice to wear the high tops. Actually having lunch with his handler tomorrow.

 

Also, reading comprehension fails me but that doesn’t change the fact that companies don’t generally ask them to wear anything during competitive rounds.

[mallrat]

 

Only have seen him wear them once.

is it out of the realm of possibility he wanted to give them a trial run?

 

FWIW, he actually wears joggers and that style of clothes a lot off the course.

[ClairefromClare]

 

Also, reading comprehension fails me but that doesn't change the fact that companies don't generally ask them to wear anything during competitive rounds.

 

If they aren't wearing anything, I sure hope they're applying a lot of sunblock.

[the bishop]

Also, reading comprehension fails me but that doesn't change the fact that companies don't generally ask them to wear anything during competitive rounds.

 

If they aren't wearing anything, I sure hope they're applying a lot of sunblock.

hubba-hubba

[I_HATE_SNOW]

Also, reading comprehension fails me but that doesn't change the fact that companies don't generally ask them to wear anything during competitive rounds.

 

If they aren't wearing anything, I sure hope they're applying a lot of sunblock.

 

Where do they carry their tees, card, etc?

[MoneyPlayer33]

I been watching alot of womens golf lately . I find it a little easier to relate to as they just dont over power every course and hit 6 irons to par 5’s . I have been watching every week no matter who is on the coverage because i like golf . But i am not going to lie if some of the better lookong ladies wanna show some skin it dosent hurts ratings. As long as the outfits are not out of control i say let them wear what they want

[bogeypro]

“The only point I agree with is that there should not be low-cut tops, but I’ve never really seen that be an issue. I think racerbacks look great on women and I think short skirts have been around forever, especially in tennis, and I don’t think it’s hurt that sport at all, considering they play for the same prize money as the men. Our main objective is clear: play good golf. But part of being a woman, and especially a female-athlete, is looking attractive and sporty and fit, and that’s what women’s tennis does so well. Why shouldn’t we? I’ve talked to a few other players and, like me, they don’t agree with it, either.”

 

- LPGA pro Sandra Gal

 

I think Sandra Gal is 100% correct... The LPGA screwed up, but they've proven to be really good at doing that... The LPGA authoritarians are just hurting the 'association' when they should be improving their reputation.

 

I cannot imagine any female agreeing with what the LPGA has done...

 

“I may sound like an old fuddy-duddy, but this is our place of business and I think players should look professional. Do you really need ventilation for your side-boob? It's not going to make your score better.”

 

- LPGA pro Christina Kim

 

“I honestly have been shocked by the response to it. You look at other sports, the NFL, the NBA, they have a dress code when they're playing. They have a dress code when they travel. They have a dress code at functions. You guys with your jobs, you probably have a dress code, as well. I honestly don't understand the kick back we had from addressing the issues that we had on this tour, because I think we needed it to be honest.”

 

- LPGA pro Stacy Lewis

 

Stacy is wrong. You cannot compare team sports to individual sports.

 

But I can see where Stacy is coming from. She always maintains that the girls have been underappreciated for their play and it should be the selling point to win over male audience, which she is also wrong.

 

If it is just about the golf, then we should all just watch the men. Women's golf fans tune in for a variety of reasons, golf is just part of it.

Stacy is delusional, LPGA golfers aren't comparable play wise to PGA Tour golfers, they probably don't compare well to Web.com golfers. Ratings and attendance for most female sporting events lags well behind the men, so while it may be reasonable for Stacy to wish for LPGA quality of golf to be the selling point, it's not and won't ever be.

 

More men watch the LPGA than women, appeal to your audience, otherwise you'll be back to having LPGA tournaments cancelled and prize money diminished.

 

Maybe that's just the point... LPGA doesn't want to cater to the old perves in the audience. They want to showcase the golf and still allow freedom to dress like a woman, but not showcase slutty attire and attract perverts.

[Soloman1]

The LPGA Tour should have the same freedom (dress policy) as the PGA Tour.

 

How about that?

[youngwaldo]

Also, reading comprehension fails me but that doesn't change the fact that companies don't generally ask them to wear anything during competitive rounds.

 

If they aren't wearing anything, I sure hope they're applying a lot of sunblock.

 

Where do they carry their tees, card, etc?

 

 

I could tell you where they can carry it but I don't want to get banned. I just use my imagination.

 

Wk

[Highland]

They ought to ban those ugly Nike shoes Suzann wore today! Yikes.

[potfh]

Who is looking at Suzann’s shoes?

[Highland]

Being a straight female, I guess I notice shoes before, ahem, anything else. ;)