Golf shoes?

[Appledore]

I'm sure this is going to be a silly question but please could someone let me know if it is necessary to take golf shoes and trousers. My son and husband are hoping to play a round or two while we are over there (probably at Highlands).

Thanks Elaine

[dcnurse]

I think on most courses you can get away with tailored shorts & trainers. If not a pair of shoes from Walmart will be cheap [msnwink]

[edlea]

Tailored shorts are a must, preferably with a belt and a polo shirt (tucked into shorts).
You might be able to get away with smart white trainers although I've never personally tried it.
As dcnurse says above, you'll find cheap golf shoes all over the show.

[Appledore]

Thanks guys, most helpful. They've never played over there before and wasn't quiet sure how relaxed it would be. I'll pass on the info - although Dave (my husband) takes size 16 shoes so we'll definately have to take them!!

Thanks again.
Elaine

[MarkJan]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Appledore
Thanks guys, most helpful. They've never played over there before and wasn't quiet sure how relaxed it would be. I'll pass on the info - although Dave (my husband) takes size 16 shoes so we'll definately have to take them!!

Thanks again.
Elaine
[/quote]He will probably find much more choice in Florida than at home. Worth stocking up on a couple of pairs [msnsmile]

[dbrook]

My husband once tried to play Highlands with a short sleeved button up shirt and wasn't allowed to play in it, so I would advise them to take golf shoes. You can wear shorts though.

[Anthony Brook]

I am really suprised at that Diane. The dress code is usually just a collar regardless of how many buttons up the front it has. Some of the more trendy pros wear all the way buttoned shirts.
Having said that our golf club wouldn't let me play in a turtle necked shirt even though Tiger Woods was wearing one on the TV in the pro shop.
I tend to buy a pair of golf shoes every time we visit. Had some great deals from the Nike outlet store.

[E. Cosgrove]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Appledore
Thanks guys, most helpful. They've never played over there before and wasn't quiet sure how relaxed it would be. I'll pass on the info - although Dave (my husband) takes size 16 shoes so we'll definately have to take them!!

Thanks again.
Elaine
[/quote]

My son takes size 15 shoes and although not a golfer, the only place I can get shoes without buying them online is in the US!!:)
Big feet do not seem to be a problem and I always bring my son at least 2 pairs of trainers home.:D

[Appledore]

Ditto Liz - we always stock up, but as you know these boats take up so much space in my suitcase (a lot less room for my clothes).

I've looked at the Virgin website and they can take golf clubs free on the plane so I think we'll take everything!

Elaine

[MarkJan]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Appledore
I've looked at the Virgin website and they can take golf clubs free on the plane so I think we'll take everything![/quote]I always take my clubs in a golf travel bag, lots of room for other things, just watch the weight.

[calderbraes]

Hi Golfers,

i played Highland Reserve last year, called in day before playing to book tee-time, and the guy at the desk did ask we wear golfing attire
when playing , always worth checking!

good value at $32....

[Appledore]

That's interesting calderbraes. We are at Legacy Park which is nexst to Highlands so that seems the obvious choice but i'll get him to pop round there and check. Thanks for the advice.
Elaine.

[markyboy]

Hi Elaine
I played Highlands reserve mid June this year and trainers were perfectly acceptable.

[Appledore]

Thank you to everyone for your comments. Dave and the boys have played at Highlands. Really friendly, let my son (16 years) take a golf trolley so nobody had to walk. I'm sure they'll manage to get another game in before we go home Friday.

Elaine