The Change In Golf Fashion

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.