New South Shore Golf Course Dress Code
We would like your thoughts on the new "Dress Code" being intordued at South Shore Golf Course on Staten Island. We have a number questions that we think may need answering from you the golfers of New York.
- Do you think this is a very good thing for golf and the golf courses?
- Will this turn people away from the NYC golf courses?
- Or will it make people more comfortable at the golf courses?
- Is it a "Freedom of Speech" violation?
- Is this a golf course decision or a company policy?
- Does NYC have a dress policy policy for their golf courses?
The new policy states that as of:
January 1st 2008 South Shore Golf Course will strictly enforce a dress code.
Dress Code
Conventional golf attire must be worn at all times on the golf course and practice areas. All articles of clothing must be clean, free of rips and free of holes. Shirts or tops must be worn at all times. This dress code applies to all areas of the club.
Examples of "Acceptable" clothing:
- Hemmed walking shorts
- Sleeveless blouses with collars for women only
- Traditional slacks, khakis and jeans
- Denim shorts
- Designer warm-up suits
- Shirts with mock or traditional button collars
Examples of "Unacceptable" clothing:
- Short-shorts, bathing suits, cut-offs, gym or jogging shorts, scrubs, cotton sweat suits, tank tops, jerseys or t-shirts.
- Sleeveless and/or collarless in general is not acceptable for men.
- Any article of clothing displaying an offensive statement.
- Any footwear that can cause damage such as jagged or ribbed-sole jogging footwear may not be worn on the golf course.
- Collars such as those on t-shirts.
Persons in violation of this dress code will not be allowed to play.
We thank you for your cooperation with our new policy. Please give us a call if you have any questions at all.
South Shore Management
South Shore Golf Course
200 Huguenot Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10312
718.984.0101
Dress Codes are a very good thing. Especially for golf. This will enhance all golfers experience at South Shore!
Comment by BCGOLF — November 4, 2007 @ 11:15 am
I think it’s illegal for public golf courses to have a dress code. A public golf course is public property, like a park, where there is no dress code except those that comply with local decency ordinances. Too many (all?) municipalities allow this and I believe it’s against the law. How do we change it? Why hasn’t it been challenged before? Why is it allowed?
Comment by John — November 4, 2007 @ 1:12 pm
John,
I do not believe it is illegal for golf courses, public or private, to set standards. This dress code is a standard of conduct that the management of South Shore golf course believes is necessary. I do not know why they created this policy. I wonder what other NYC Golf Courses do?
Comment by Bill Castner — December 1, 2007 @ 2:11 pm