Kilted Golfer DENIED Play at Royal Troon because of the kilt

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

And aren't ties just a great idea.......

Ties are one of the most brilliant ideas ever... I have used them in place of a busted fan belt, to hold up my trousers, as a dog lead, a sling for an injured arm, a tourniquet on the leg of a man I shot, and for a myriad of things they weren't intended for. I've also used them to identify clansmen at airports, members of my club at social events, and recently to enjoy a drink at the Cosmos Club in Washington DC with a total stranger who introduced himself to me on the street because he recognized my Trinity College, Dublin, tie.

Yes, traditionalist that I am, I have to agree with Frank that ties are a great idea.

[ForresterModern]

For any Facebookers, a new Group has been started, graciously by Catherine and Glen, to further discuss and widen the exposure of the issue with Royal Troon. Please feel free to visit and comment thre also:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...wall&ref=notif

Hope the link works.

jeff

[Rob Wright]

Ties are one of the most brilliant ideas ever... I have used them in place of a busted fan belt, to hold up my trousers, as a dog lead, a sling for an injured arm, a tourniquet on the leg of a man I shot, and for a myriad of things they weren't intended for. I've also used them to identify clansmen at airports, members of my club at social events, and recently to enjoy a drink at the Cosmos Club in Washington DC with a total stranger who introduced himself to me on the street because he recognized my Trinity College, Dublin, tie.

Yes, traditionalist that I am, I have to agree with Frank that ties are a great idea.

Indeed!

My grandfather use to keep some pantyhose in his truck because they had so many uses besides covering a ladies legs.

Rob

[Cygnus]

...a tourniquet on the leg of a man I shot...

In the UK, pants refer to underwear and pants are trousers

I'm fairly certain Mike is aware of that. I believe his point is that what you wear under your clothes is your business.

[artificer]

I'm fairly certain Mike is aware of that. I believe his point is that what you wear under your clothes is your business.

Unless you're playing on a wind-swept golf course... Then it's EVERYONE'S business

[ForresterModern]

Just got a return email from a Rules Associate from the USGA who basically says there is NO dress/attire code/rules , etc. in the USGA, as attire is the province of the specific competition organizers or managing club of the competition. They also said that non competitive golf does not fall under their purview other than to assist with rules setting in general for play at the course (OB, hazards, etc...).

Again, Royal Troon has NO written rules in the website for public viewing that state anything about the kilt or about requiring pants, and my round of play was not in any competitive event so would not fall under that non-ruling ruling anyway. Lastly, as Royal Troon is governed by the R&A (the international rules governing body) rather than the USGA (only valid within Mexico, Canada, and the US) I will still await some word from them in that regard. But in general the rules of golf are pretty consistent between the R&A and the USGA with few exceptions.

So. Stirke on on Troon excuses so far. Awaiting the PGA and the R&A to weigh in.

Thanks for your support.

[Dale Seago]

Hiding behind nonexistent or at least non-explicit rules. . .They sound like a pack of Royal Poltroons to me.

Just joined your Facebook group!

[seanachie]

Jeff have you contacted any SNP pols, seems to me this would be an issue that the culture minister would take issue with. Fiona Hyslop is the current minister for culture. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/MS...slop/index.htm

[ForresterModern]

Jeff have you contacted any SNP pols, seems to me this would be an issue that the culture minister would take issue with. Fiona Hyslop is the current minister for culture. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/MS...slop/index.htm

Thanks Seanachie.

I have written to the SNP minister and included appropriate links to the pertinent threads. WE shall see if this picks up any interest there or not.

Below also find two more pictures of what my former boss calls "The Conflict" and "Pants at Troon", photos from his collection of the trip showing my discussions with the starter after I was denied play kilted, and then of me subsequently playing in those dreadful p@nts out on the course, otherwise identically attired sans kilt.


"The Conflict", courtesy DR Kirks. Me having a civil but non-productive discussion with the starter about why my kilt was being denied.


"Pants at Troon", courtesy DR Kirks. Me in play in my same attire except sans kilt, instead in those darned p@nts. Aarrgghh.

j

[Lallans]

Those North Britons, I tell ya....