The Decider: What Does Your Golf Attire Say About You?
by Ryan Ballengee on Feb 23, 2010 12:39 PM EST
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PrintSince it's a Tuesday and there's not much going on, this seems like the perfect time to rehash the debate about how sexy female athletes can or should dress. Ashleigh Korzack of Golfweek is talkin' booty shorts (and skirts) in her fashion review of last week's action.
There are several ladies on the LPGA Tour who sport the upper thigh on a pretty regular basis. Nat Gulbis, Michelle Wie, Sandra Gal, and Hee Young Park are Korzack's examples.
Long time readers of Waggle Room know that I've had this same debate posed as a question several times. Let's think about it a little differently this time.
Since fashion is intended to be an expression of one's personality, what interpretation do you have of players that wear short shorts or skirts? Do you think of them any less? Do you not even care? Forget the sex appeal angle of it and just focus on what you might read into how a player chooses to dress.
And, just to play devil's advocate, do you read anything into how a guy like Steve Stricker dresses - all khakis, all the time? Would you think any more positively of Ian Poulter if he shed those Union Jack pants? Could you even imagine Natalie Gublis in a pantsuit?
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tough to take the sex appeal aspect out of it, but I could honestly care less. if they feel better and more confident in a certain style of outfit, more power to you. Couldn’t imagine Stricker with a white belt and a pair of pink pants. whatever you are comfortable in and gives you confidence, since that’s something every golfer needs on the course.
Me ? Hmm. Probably “well – at least he spends enough on his golf clothes that he’s not going naked.” :-)
I’m a khaki and simple shirt kind of guy. Once in a while I’ll buy a new shirt…or more accurately, get them for Christmas or birthday.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Birthday and Christmas
are the usual outlets for me. I golf about 100 rounds a year so they wear out. Got a pair of white trousers..go great with the white shoes…they will last a while. I only wear them on sunny days in Britain, lol.
I always make sure my golf pants
have a hole in one front pocket so I can stealthily slide a ball down my leg into the rough whenever I can’t find my original ball. This rules out the 5-minutes rule and keeps the round moving along, cuz I’d hate to delay my fellow playing partners.
Hah! Good one, Wendy. I'm actually as strong as Oddjob,
but odor isn’t everything.
How can you take the sex appeal angle out of it?
Male or female – the snappy dressers know what catches the eye.
the worst dresser
In my opinion the worst on each major tour is Swedish. Maria Hjorth on the LPGA and Jesper Parnevik on the PGA. Otherwise, as Jeff said, whatever is comfortable for Tour player, or weekend hacker for that matter.
Placebos, of course, are things you have to swallow even though they contain nothing that actually helps you. It's like American health insurance in a pill. -BiPM
As Jesper's father, Bo, is a famous Swedish comedian
I guess that’s more the image he tries to project !!!
Agreed re Parnevik. Shoulda been nicknamed
court Jesper.
I'm trying to figure this out
I like shorter golf skirts. Not super short, but shorter. I look better and feel better in them. I will say I think they are bit more youthful which is kind of fun when I know I’m playing an older opponent in competition.
But I don’t think about how it reflects on me as a player. I do have outfits that I like to compete in. They are usually the comfy ones, but often pretty feminine ones which I think might make some of my opponents think I’m all fluff. That’s when it’s fun to step up to the tee in a turquoise golf dress and hair ribbon and kill the ball down the fairway. An audible gasp makes my day.
by realwomengolf.com on Feb 23, 2010 2:25 PM EST reply actions
I do have
to say, my clothes are pretty bland…white shirts and dark or khaki slacks…no shorts, cause my legs are so bad, it would make babies cry….I have a reason tho….Remember my age….when I was growing up, we thought half price and on sale were brand names…As for the ladies, I only go for lunch on ladies day just to see what those darlins are wearing…..hahahah….STUB
Plaid shorts, solid top, black baseball style hat. But I’m really old and have nothing to prove, clothing wise. The black hat makes me feel invincible. 8-)
Placebos, of course, are things you have to swallow even though they contain nothing that actually helps you. It's like American health insurance in a pill. -BiPM
Plus, black hats make your head look
thinner, no?
Clothing choices can give all kinds of clues…personality, motives, social status, passion for the game, self confidence, etc. Or maybe it’s just to persuade people into thinking things about them.
I appreciated Heather’s comments about using clothing to disguise ability sometimes.
As far as Steve Stricker always wearing khaki’s …here is my fave photo of him from Friday at the Masters…black pants. :-)
BTW…Happy Birthday Steve Stricker!!
I write about golf at www.tees2greens.com, too.
What? No picture of you not giving a damn?
Placebos, of course, are things you have to swallow even though they contain nothing that actually helps you. It's like American health insurance in a pill. -BiPM
As I'm 52
I try to be aware I am a lot older than a Poulter. Nothing is worse than seeing an old fat man in a young mans apparel, with the modern shades etc. In this day and age, with our minds still 21the bodies have sadly been left behind. As I can still pass for 40 years old 100 yards away, I don’t mind wearing my white trousers and white Footjoys on a nice sunny day.
Short, Sexy outfits would get me watching more
and i suspect it would get much more media attention going online
Well, you can always go to the John Daly underwear site!
(I kid, I kid)
by Charles Boyer on Feb 24, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
me too
It’s a shame the PGA Tour won’t allow them.
Placebos, of course, are things you have to swallow even though they contain nothing that actually helps you. It's like American health insurance in a pill. -BiPM
geez D – you got Stenson in his underwear – we men never get that from the LPGA :-D
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Oooh, thank you Court
I’d lobby for shorts on the PGA Tour – but with the right to veto certain players.
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