One of the prevailing mantras in golf right now is that we must grow the game by making it more accessible. Freddie Couples wearing blue jeans (a cool guy wearing an inconic fashion emblem of our country) would do more to make the game player-friendly than any number of publicity campaigns. Snobbish dress codes are one of the silliest things inhibiting growth of the game. Nice tailored blue jeans look as good or better than some of the outfits pros are sporting today. And on a cold, windy day are one of the warmest and most comfortable things a golfer can wear. Tim Finchem should rethink his decision.
Molly, how about we start with shorts? Does it make any sense that players are wearing long pants in 80- or 90- degree heat? We know some golfers we respect who think so, but we don't buy it. As you say about jeans, there are ways to do it sloppily and ways to do it well. (See Bermuda for stylish short pants).
Molly Crawshaw, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
Golf is proud of its tradition and of its integrity. We think many golfers, however, confuse fashion with virtue, style with honor. (We won't even get started on facial hair). If your (and Fred's) idea adds golf fans and/or players, we say give it a try.
Bob Carney
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