Needlepoint Logo Belts

[So_Cal]

What are your guys thoughts on needlepoint golf belts?  I play with some well traveled golfers who sport these with all kinds of top 25 logos, and to put it frankly they look cringeworthy on grown men.  It may just be me though.  What are your thoughts on these?

[KMeloney]

"Cringe-worthy"? Why? (Or did you just want to use the term?)

[Abh159]

Don't own one, but I see them on the course all the time. I've never once cared that someone was wearing one so I guess it's just you.

 

Now seeing a grown man in a white belt... That's an issue for me 🤣

[So_Cal]

1 hour ago, KMeloney said:

"Cringe-worthy"? Why? (Or did you just want to use the term?)

That’s the term that comes to mind when seeing them.  

[asommers1441]

Unless you are showing up to the course in All Ricky Orange i could care less how you dress. 

[KMeloney]

1 hour ago, So_Cal said:

That’s the term that comes to mind when seeing them.  

It’s your topic, but are you going to explain why you find them cringe-worthy?

[So_Cal]

14 minutes ago, KMeloney said:

It’s your topic, but are you going to explain why you find them cringe-worthy?

They look like something elementary age students wear 

[j.b.newton]

I have no dog in this discussion, but what are your opinions on joggers and hoodies?

 

Just my opinion, but the well done needlepoint make me think about a very classic/country club vibe.  Not necessarily my cup of tea, but when worn with well fitting shorts/pants and polo they are no more noticeable than the club logo on the polo.  Thats why they sell SUV's and sports cars - we all have different tastes/opinions.

 

now, about those white belts, sunflower seeds, loud music, and 15 caps playing blades from the tips.  (I KID)

[KMeloney]

35 minutes ago, So_Cal said:

They look like something elementary age students wear 

 

That's fair. Still, I think you'll find more people who think they're a preppy college kid thing, and still others who think they're something old men wear.

[mmack067]

I like some of them but I prefer the preppy/classic look in general vs new school joggers etc. That said, they're best paired with solid colors. I see too many people wearing them with busy outfits and it's too much.

[Abh159]

I'll take the needlepoint guy over the hoodie/jogger guy 100 times out of 100....

 

 

[MU Mike]

Odd comment.

 

One of the gifts for our member-guest was a Smathers & Branson belt with the club's logo.  Classy and I dig it.

 

And at the end of the day, it's a freakin' belt.  I wear pink ones, grey ones, black ones, needlepoint ones, woven ones, ostrich ones, etc.  They all serve a purpose and the color or design I choose is because I like to have fun with what I wear.

[caniac6]

I think they cost way more than I’m willing to spend on a belt.

[KMeloney]

25 minutes ago, caniac6 said:

I think they cost way more than I’m willing to spend on a belt.

The S&B ones are particularly expensive, and one of the reasons I don't associate them with grade-school kids.

[fjk]

I don’t know why people hate white belts. I don’t have one but doesn’t matter to me. 

[mshills]

My Grateful Dead S&B belt does not make me cringe, it makes me smile, and that’s enough for me!

[@_the_crook]

22 minutes ago, mshills said:

My Grateful Dead S&B belt does not make me cringe, it makes me smile, and that’s enough for me!

do they have Ian Anderson  standing on one leg?

 

[Togatown22]

I don't understand the "elementary school" comment.  Smathers belts especially are about the preppiest country club staple I can think of to be honest.  Now, if that's not your jam, so be it, plenty of belt options out there.  Fact is though, they make some high quality stuff - t's pricey, but it's well made.

[Mr_Wolfe]

11 hours ago, Togatown22 said:

I don't understand the "elementary school" comment.  Smathers belts especially are about the preppiest country club staple I can think of to be honest.  Now, if that's not your jam, so be it, plenty of belt options out there.  Fact is though, they make some high quality stuff - t's pricey, but it's well made.

 

I think the elementary school comments come from many needlepoint belts having childlike graphics on them.

 

Mr. Wolfe

[KMeloney]

3 minutes ago, Mr_Wolfe said:

 

I think the elementary school comments come from many needlepoint belts having childlike graphics on them.

 

Mr. Wolfe

 

Childish, or just low-def? The low-def, pretty-impresive-that-they-made-that-image-in-that-narrow-strip-with-needlepoint aspect is part of (if not the) appeal.

[Mr_Wolfe]

30 minutes ago, KMeloney said:

 

Childish, or just low-def? The low-def, pretty-impresive-that-they-made-that-image-in-that-narrow-strip-with-needlepoint aspect is part of (if not the) appeal.

Both.

 

Mr. Wolfe

[KMeloney]

I disagree. There's nothing childish about a landscape of St. Andrews, hunting dogs, club logos, and plenty of the other adult-age subjects depicted on some of these belts. But if you associate needlepoint (and not necessarily these belts themselves) with baby pillows stiched by great aunts or something, I get that.

[neild76]

I like them.  

[Mr_Wolfe]

5 minutes ago, KMeloney said:

I disagree. There's nothing childish about a landscape of St. Andrews, hunting dogs, club logos, and plenty of the other adult-age subjects depicted on some of these belts. But if you associate needlepoint (and not necessarily these belts themselves) with baby pillows stiched by great aunts or something, I get that.

You don't have to defend them from me, I really have no opinion of them. Someone asked why they get a "elementary school vibe" and I feel that is why. Just doing a couple quick, random searches shows many belts with childish graphics like burgers, hotdogs, spaceships, ketchup bottles, dancing bears, etc. I know they are not all like this, but just trying to answer the question.

 

Mr. Wolfe

[Togatown22]

3 hours ago, Mr_Wolfe said:

 

I think the elementary school comments come from many needlepoint belts having childlike graphics on them.

 

Mr. Wolfe

That's needlepoint - literally is the "look" as it were.  Part of the reason I really like the belts is that classic Americana vibe.  My grandparents had a lot of needlepoint Christmas tree ornaments, for example.  They had needlepoint initials on napkins and stuff - I really like the classic/nostalgic look of it.

 

I totally get it, not for everyone, just like any other style.  

[Mr_Wolfe]

17 minutes ago, Togatown22 said:

That's needlepoint - literally is the "look" as it were.  Part of the reason I really like the belts is that classic Americana vibe.  My grandparents had a lot of needlepoint Christmas tree ornaments, for example.  They had needlepoint initials on napkins and stuff - I really like the classic/nostalgic look of it.

 

I totally get it, not for everyone, just like any other style.  

No doubt. I have seen many that I like. They are nostalgic for sure!

 

Mr. Wolfe

[jshel]

I like the needlepoint belts and have several. The Smathers ones are great. The Peter Millar ones are good and more economical. 

 

 

[mp29]

I highly suggest checking out Needle Golf.  I have a few of their belts from top 100 clubs and they’re awesome.  All hand stitched and they have a better leather and buckle than Smathers in my opinion.  My wife got me the Chubbs/Happy Gilmore belt from www.needlegolf.com for Christmas haha.  They have some cool stuff and good quality from my experience.  

Edited January 27, 2023 by mp29

[LPSISCO]

My clothes range from the joggers/hoodie vibe to traditional wing tips/slacks/polo/vest. Guys can look good in any of these, if the outfit fits well and is well thought out.

 

I don’t get the hate for the white belt as an absolute - I understand a chunky guy wearing a white belt with black pants and a navy shirt is ugly, but I often wear an all white look other than the shorts or pants. Say, white polo with navy shorts, white belt, white shoes. 
 

But, you do you 😎

[madeonecut]

Would Max Homa’s  belt yesterday be considered a needlepoint belt? I thought it looked good