Golfing Kilted

[Riverkilt]

Sorry if I've missed this before.

Was wondering if anyone played golf kilted? Seems a natural mix of things Scottish. Certainly would seem to offer freedom to "improve" one's club swing.

Wondering what the effects of "kilt swing" would be with a mighty drive?

Visions of seeing golfers worldwide switch to kilts to improve their game.

I mean its GOTTA hurt the boys to be making a mighty drive, twisting around, and reaching the point where the pants pinch hard....?

More visions, contemporary kilt makers manufacturing kilts designed for the game of golf with special pockets to hold golfballs, clips to hold towels, little strap deals to hold tees.

Course logos embroidered on pocket flaps, or down on the apron where a kilt pin would go.

I'm not a golfer, so I may be waaaay off base...does any of this make sense to those of you prisoner of that silly game?

Ron

[r. m. anderson]

I golf quite a bit but have not as of yet golfed in my kilt(s).
Think it would be an excellent idea to see if it improves my game!
I foresee three problem situations:
1) Bending over instead of crouching to tee the ball up.
2) Same thing on the green to mark the ball placement or retreive the ball out of the cup.
3) Riding/Driving a golf cart and not having something substantial to hold the kilt apron in place.
The rules of golf do not stipulate any penalty strokes for activities such as these.
But careless exposure is apt to get noticed and reported resulting in some further doofus rules
about attire to be worn on the course.
As for the little accessories of golf such as tees; provisional balls; green repair tools and ball
markers - a fanny pack worn off the hip would be the best answer.
I say off the hip as I would not want it to be in the way of my swing or putting as would a spooran.
You could use a spooran and wear it off the hip/waist but a spooran is just too formal for this sport.
As for the kilt - I would wear any of my "Sportkilts" or "Stillwater" 'Economy' they seem
best suited for the game. A heavy woolen tank is not going to be fun!
"Hey!" anybody on the Forum from or near St.Andrews - What do the locals wear?

[Jimmy Carbomb]

I golf in my kilts AT LEAST 10 times over the summer. There's NO WAY on God's green earth that I'll wear a UtiliKilt. The things just seem to creep into the worst places at the worst time... and there's too much movement in golf.

The absolute BEST kilts for golfing are the ones that are sewn-down at the hips. Anything else will fly up and embarass you. SportKilts are GAWD-AWFUL for that.

As for designing a kilt with all the attachments for golf... it's just not practical. That's why they make golf bags with all the pockets, so that you're not carrying around all that extra crud to hinder your movement.

[Blu (Ontario)]

I haven't golfed in over 10 years but I used to quite bit. I have seen photo's of others golfing in kilts and I bet it would be fun. Here's my thoughts...

...1) Bending over instead of crouching to tee the ball up.

Unless your kilt is way too short this shouldn't be a problem. Try setting a golf ball on the living room floor and then ask a family member to stand back and watch while you bend over and pick it up. I bet they won't see much of interest. If you don't believe it, bend over in front of a full length mirror and look back at the mirror between your legs.

...2) Same thing on the green to mark the ball placement or retreive the ball out of the cup.

So gently place the back of your hand across the pleats as you bend over. Problem solved.

... 3) Riding/Driving a golf cart and not having something substantial to hold the kilt apron in place.

Unless your driving at breakneck speed, I doubt it would be a problem. The way I see it the only realistic exposure problem might be wood or long iron shots in a strong wind. No big deal... wear underwear or play early in the day.

Aside, golf has gotten way too expensive. I've now got other addictions clawing at my wallet!

[Andrew Breecher]

The first time I golfed I wore a a kilt. Why did I wear a kilt? Because it's what I wear. I might as well say "I ate lunch this afternoon wearing a kilt." I didn't give any thought to it, because why should I wear anything else? In fact, the only time I haven't worn a kilt in the past year and a half is when I go rock climbing. There's no way a kilt is practical for that activity. For almost anything else, though....

I've curled in a kilt as well, another traditional Scottish game, wearing traditional Scottish garb.

Andrew.

[Donnie]

I have played several tournaments kilted and had absolutly no trouble. It's a Scpttish game, We should wear kilts!

[Kiltedmusiclover]

Take a look at Donnie's gallery.
He has the photos to prove it. 8)

[Riverkilt]

Aye, a Macdonald cousin eh??

And, I WANT one of them t shirts!!

Ron