Removing your hat at end of round

[gioguy21]

always, regardless of who i play with

[FKA HB]

I never wear a hat because my hair is awesome. I always appreciate hat-wearers removing their caps at the end of the round. If I has lost any money, at least I feel better about myself that I don't have crappy/no/hathead hair or a weird tan line on my head. Plus the whole respect aspect.

[Petunia Sprinkle]

There's nothing inherently respectful about the gesture of removing one's hat, unless you're checking for hidden weapons. In that case, removing the hat should be conducted before the round.

[BlackDiamondPar5]

If you take your hat off and run your fingers through your sweaty hair or wipe off your sweaty brow, then we're gonna fist bump not shake.

[sui generis]

When I don't wear a cap I make sure to run my hand through my sweaty hair before shaking hands, that way we're even. :swoon:

[playa]

I suspect guys who don't remove their hat to shake hands are trying to hide something, like a bald head or hat hair.

I personally always remove the hat to shake hands, but as my user name suggests I'm a handsome looking rooster and have no such insecurities about my physical appearance.

Still, I understand why some guys leave their hat on, taking a hat off can add 20 years, especially those losers with male pattern baldness who grow their hair long at the back. They're not fooling anyone with the hat, leaving it on just confirms what their playing partners already thought; theyre playing golf with crusty the clown.

[deadsolid...shank]

I suspect guys who don't remove their hat to shake hands are trying to hide something, like a bald head or hat hair.

I personally always remove the hat to shake hands, but as my user name suggests I'm a handsome looking rooster and have no such insecurities about my physical appearance.

Still, I understand why some guys leave their hat on, taking a hat off can add 20 years, especially those losers with male pattern baldness who grow their hair long at the back. They're not fooling anyone with the hat, leaving it on just confirms what their playing partners already thought; theyre playing golf with crusty the clown.

 

I don't have any insecurities about my physical appearance either. I'm one ugly a** baldy and I know it. I don't need to try and hide it because that would be pretty pointless. Its hard to hide ugly! I've long since come to terms with it.

 

I just don't feel the need to take off my hat at the end of the round. Whichever option the others choose is 100% ok by me..

[playa]

I suspect guys who don't remove their hat to shake hands are trying to hide something, like a bald head or hat hair.

I personally always remove the hat to shake hands, but as my user name suggests I'm a handsome looking rooster and have no such insecurities about my physical appearance.

Still, I understand why some guys leave their hat on, taking a hat off can add 20 years, especially those losers with male pattern baldness who grow their hair long at the back. They're not fooling anyone with the hat, leaving it on just confirms what their playing partners already thought; theyre playing golf with crusty the clown.

 

I don't have any insecurities about my physical appearance either. I'm one ugly a** baldy and I know it. I don't need to try and hide it because that would be pretty pointless. Its hard to hide ugly! I've long since come to terms with it.

 

I just don't feel the need to take off my hat at the end of the round. Whichever option the others choose is 100% ok by me..

You got me lol. I am dog ugly and have a bald spot the size of a hockey puck on top of my head. But I'm old so it's to be expected.

I always remove my hat to shake hands, but not before running my hand through my sweaty hair first ?

[awelday]

I remove mine - reluctantly since I’m usually fumbling with something else at the same time like flag, glove, clubs, zipper, shirt tails, etc.

 

The primary reason i do it is that it helps the old guys remember my face (and if you’re older than me - congrats, you’ve beaten the odds). In fact, I’m usually contemplating whether to tell them to take a picture so they can ask Siri who the heck I am when they play me again for the thousandth time tomorrow. Only problem is then then they’ll ask me if Siri was the cart girl or the one at the halfway house.

[Greenie]

As an older guy, too, I respectfully disagree. I have always removed my hat (and sunglasses) after a round when I shake hands with the members of my group. I truly feel this is a sign of respect, however, I do not judge others that don't.

 

I have always done this too when (playing with strangers). Props to removing the sunglasses too. Removing your hat and sunglasses so you you can look the person eye to eye to me is respect. Now with my regular partners I do none of the above and after the round I say " well you sucked again".But that's a different story.

[krtgolfing]

I remove my hat and glasses after every single round, even if one of the playing partners is a ******. I think it shows respect for your playing partner, even if they don't deserve it.

[raynorfan1]

There's nothing inherently respectful about the gesture of removing one's hat...

 

Uh. Yeah, there is. That’s why we remove hats for the National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiance. It is an inherently respectful gesture.

[Petunia Sprinkle]

There's nothing inherently respectful about the gesture of removing one's hat...

 

Uh. Yeah, there is. That’s why we remove hats for the National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiance. It is an inherently respectful gesture.

 

I don’t think you know what ‘inherently’ means (plenty of words I don’t know, so...). The act of removing one’s hat in order to show respect is determined to be respectful by an association with tradition, not nature. It is a contrivance that has been adopted as a gesture. It has been given meaning by a lengthy, cross-generational, ubiquitous practice.

[MrJones]

Hats have become a part of fashion and more importantly a part of a person's "look". A lot of guys are uncomfortable taking their hats off for a multitude of reasons and I understand that.

 

For me a hat and sun glasses are equipment I use for a specific purpose. So when I introduce myself or after a round I take them off for people to see "me". It's also why it's no big deal for me to take it off indoors. For me it serves no purpose there.

[lookylookitzadam]

removed 100% of the time. Even if someone is leaving early in the round, I will still remove my hat before I shake their hand.

[HatsForBats]

Still, I understand why some guys leave their hat on... especially those losers with male pattern baldness who grow their hair long at the back. They're not fooling anyone with the hat, leaving it on just confirms what their playing partners already thought; theyre playing golf with crusty the clown.

 

No doubt and partly spot on. That's the reason I recently started wearing a hat on a regular basis but for golf I have always worn a hat and almost never removed it for end of round (what I hope were) pleasantries. Still won't. When people would ask why I started wearing the hat on a more regular basis I just told them the crusty truth.

 

Now I have cut the hair for an upcoming business trip so the everyday wear hat is sitting on a shelf waiting for if/when I grow the hair out again.

[nsxguy]

Shakespeare.

 

I make a point of shaking hands unless someone's walked off the green early but hats ? Couldn't care less.

[cmckelvmi]

I usually play alone, so in order to give myself a high five I leave my hat on. However, when I play with others, the hat and sunglasses always come off. I like seeing the big guys do it, and I think it is what Arnie would want. It really stuck out to me what guys didn't take their hat/visor off at the Masters during their press conference. I especially liked seeing the little kids take their hat off during the Drive, Chip, and Putt contest.

[davep043]

Arnold thinking...."These two a******s"

[marmooskapaul]

I won't even play golf with someone who wears a hat!! How rude..wearing something on your head in the sacred cathedral...that is a golf course...Sunglasses...pffft! Calling security.

[CR McDivot]

I remove my hat or visor because my father taught me to do so as a sign of respect. I wipe my hand prior to the handshake for the same reason.

 

Old School, tradition maybe - but mainly 'cause Pop taught me to be courteous to all. :hi:

[Bingo1976]

I think the tradition stems from medieval times when Knights would remove their helmet to show that they were amongst friends.

 

Regardless of the origin, it's tradition, and I would feel weird not removing my hat and sunglasses, but again I wouldn't judge someone who doesn't.

 

I wouldn't wear a hat indoors either.

[Swisstrader98]

My group does it and it’s not only a respect thing but because we basically beat the heck out of each other with mental jabs during the round, it’s kinda like saying all is forgiven on all sides and now let’s go have a beer and crack some stupid jokes.

 

 

[BlackDiamondPar5]

Arnold thinking...."These two a******s"

Thanks posting... Plenty of historical photos and videos of golf heroes not removing hats to shake hands.

[davep043]

Arnold thinking...."These two a******s"

Thanks posting... Plenty of historical photos and videos of golf heroes not removing hats to shake hands.

Thanks. I'd never tell anyone that they're wrong to remove their hat, it just hasn't always been as universal as many people believe it has.

[Hot Rod 71]

I think the tradition stems from medieval times when Knights would remove their helmet to show that they were amongst friends.

 

Regardless of the origin, it's tradition, and I would feel weird not removing my hat and sunglasses, but again I wouldn't judge someone who doesn't.

 

I wouldn't wear a hat indoors either.

 

I believe the military salute came from the same time period. Knights in armor raised visors with the right hand when meeting a comrade. This practice gradually became a way of showing respect and, in early American history, sometimes involved removing the hat.

 

Reference - https://www.thebalance.com/u-s-military-salute-3331994

[ping rat]

Removing your hat is a gesture of respect that is rooted in humility. By removing your hat you are making a gesture that states regardless of whether you are the winner or loser we respect each other and acknowledge when walking off the 18th green we are still equal among men. It saddens me to see so many traditions and acts of respect fall by the wayside. Good manners and etiquette have gotten me a lot further in life than my education.

[sui generis]

Removing your hat is a gesture of respect that is rooted in humility. By removing your hat you are making a gesture that states regardless of whether you are the winner or loser we respect each other and acknowledge when walking off the 18th green we are still equal among men. It saddens me to see so many traditions and acts of respect fall by the wayside. Good manners and etiquette have gotten me a lot further in life than my education.

 

Or, playing your best and being a good sport is more important than some empty gesture.

 

I'm happy to shake hands and say, with a smile, "Thanks for your company."

[KCCO]

I respect it, but do find it kinda gross seeing a tour player sweating all day, finish round, removes hat and runs hand trough sweaty hair and reaches for other players hand. Yeah I'm a germ phoebe, but tradition is tradition

[sui generis]

I respect it, but do find it kinda gross seeing a tour player sweating all day, finish round, removes hat and runs hand trough sweaty hair and reaches for other players hand. Yeah I'm a germ phoebe, but tradition is tradition

 

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