The Change In Golf Fashion
December 19, 2008 by admin
photo credit: Johnny Ashburn There was a time when participants, players and spectators alike, were clad in suits and ties, most players wore “apple caps.” Some players wore vests instead of suit jackets. The slacks were generally made of wool and were either full, or knee-length (knickerbockers). Golf shoes were generally two tone wingtips or solid (black/brown).
Francis Ouimet, a 20 year old amateur who beat Harry Vardon for a U.S. Open title, wore a tight sport jacket (with tie) because he claimed the tightness of the sleeves helped keep his swing ”in check.” In fact, if you observe photo’s during the 1920s and 30s, you will note how many players were wearing very tight jackets. You’ve got to wonder how they were able to swing a club.
Chanel,
Thanks for “tunning” in to our web-site, we appreciate and look forward to all comments, however, in
the case of your feedback, I’m not exactly sure what you meant?
The point the article was making is that it is so much more comfortable to play golf today than in the
late 1800s or early 1900s. You sure don’t see many players wearing a tie or knickers !
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Gary J. Zalimeni, Editor