I was perusing one of those 'Golfing for Women' magazines the other week and began wondering where the women live, who wear the golf apparel modeled in women's golf magazines? I've never seen women, not even the professionals, who would dress in such expensive and outrageous clothing.
It's easy to spend money kitting yourself out for golf: hats, sunglasses, gloves, shirts, shorts, socks, windbreakers and shoes all add up quickly, even if you shop at the sales. Then factor in equipment, bag and cart and you have to play quite often to keep the "CPU" - cost per use down to an acceptable level.
One glossy advert showed a beautiful model in very short shorts (as if that's allowed on courses!) that cost nearly $300, a golf shirt at almost $600, a jacket by Ralph Lauren at almost $200 and two-toned Utuser shoes costing $400 plus.
That comes to about $1,500! I know that I could never hope to get the CPU on that outfit down to anywhere near a normal level in my lifetime! Don't get me wrong - I love clothes and I really love shoes, but could never afford, or even want, golf shoes or pants that cost more than most people's weekly wage.
Granted, you need comfortable golfing shoes that don't look like an old pair of wooden clogs, but honestly, you will be able to find less expensive and yet still trendy golfing shoes.
I have several very stylish golf outfits, although none of them are famous brand names. If I totalled up the cost of all of those articles of clothing, it would not add up to the price of a Tse golf shirt. Personally, I would rather have several trendy outfits than one that is priced over-the-top.
If I were to wear a $1,500 outfit to play golf, I would simply be too worried about getting it dirty or perspiring in it to play a proper round.
It's easy to spend money kitting yourself out for golf: hats, sunglasses, gloves, shirts, shorts, socks, windbreakers and shoes all add up quickly, even if you shop at the sales. Then factor in equipment, bag and cart and you have to play quite often to keep the "CPU" - cost per use down to an acceptable level.
One glossy advert showed a beautiful model in very short shorts (as if that's allowed on courses!) that cost nearly $300, a golf shirt at almost $600, a jacket by Ralph Lauren at almost $200 and two-toned Utuser shoes costing $400 plus.
That comes to about $1,500! I know that I could never hope to get the CPU on that outfit down to anywhere near a normal level in my lifetime! Don't get me wrong - I love clothes and I really love shoes, but could never afford, or even want, golf shoes or pants that cost more than most people's weekly wage.
Granted, you need comfortable golfing shoes that don't look like an old pair of wooden clogs, but honestly, you will be able to find less expensive and yet still trendy golfing shoes.
I have several very stylish golf outfits, although none of them are famous brand names. If I totalled up the cost of all of those articles of clothing, it would not add up to the price of a Tse golf shirt. Personally, I would rather have several trendy outfits than one that is priced over-the-top.
If I were to wear a $1,500 outfit to play golf, I would simply be too worried about getting it dirty or perspiring in it to play a proper round.
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I think clothes plays an important role in the game because it adds confidence and style in the player's game and attitude and there are many online stores which are providing low cost ladies golf clothing. You must check them as well.
Posted on December 10, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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