JumboOctapus625 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 What is your opinion on long socks and shorts on the course. Personally I think it looks fine but I’ve met some people that don’t agree. What do you guys think? tdroma98, Rob Person and BallsLeon 3 Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Crew socks with shorts are back in style. Despite hating the look in the 90s I have no issue with the look and wear it myself tdroma98 and Rob Person 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 My 22 year old son sports that look. usually black Nike crew socks. However that is not for me. I wear ankle length short socks with shorts. Unless a doctor tells me that I need to wear compression socks I’m sticking with ankle length. I’m not a fan of no show socks either. They seem to always slide down into the shoe or part of the shoe that extends past the sock line rubs my skin. That’s a bad thing. Blisters are not welcome. sirchunksalot, silver & black, hoppman and 6 others 9 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Vice VGI01 Mitsubishi Wiz 60-gram regular flex (6 - PW) VGW01, 50 Degree. Mitsubishi Wiz 60-gram regular flex, Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Putter, Sacks Parente Drac Center Shafted 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParFore74x Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I’m big on “to each their own”, whatever is comfortable for that person is fine in my book. For me it’s no show socks with shorts. cnosil, sirchunksalot, Rob Person and 2 others 5 Quote TSi3 10° w/ Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 65g TS2 15° 3W w/ Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 70g 818 H1 21° Hybrid w/ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 70g MP-18 MMC 2 iron w/ KBS Tour C-Taper S 120g JPX 921 HM 5-GW w/ Project X LZ 5.5 115g JB Forged 54° & 58° w/ Project X LZ 6.0 120g EV5.3 Black Official Tester Review Nitron push cart Unofficial review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I seriously considered showing up to the round at Royal New Kent wearing shorts and my argyle knee high compression socks, but figured they might kick me off the course. I fortunately found some shorter compressions that I'll be wearing during the trip since the reason I wear them is my ankle. As far as the OP's original question, I have no problem with anyone wearing long socks if that's what they like. I think the most important thing is they have a respect for the course and the game. Rob Person, Northern Monkey, tdroma98 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I don't care what socks people wear, I wear no shows when I play. Rob Person, Wheelieb, BallsLeon and 4 others 7 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour X Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejgaudette Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 As someone who has bee suggested to wear full length compressions sock or sleeves its best that I do wear them. I like to avoid it as I do not love wearing them but I am sure it will happen more and more in the future. Rob Person, tdroma98, sirchunksalot and 1 other 4 Quote Epic Max LS 9° Ventus Blue 6X (2021 Official Review) | Epic Speed 18° Evenflow Riptide 70g 6.0 816 H1 21° Diamana S+ Blue 70 S | SMS 4-5/SMS Pro 6-PW Steelfiber i95 S (2023 Official Review) Glide 4.0 50°.12°S/54°.14°W/58°.6°T PING Z-Z115 Wedge Flex | SOFT 11S Super Stroke Mid-Slim 2.0 Hoofer Bag | Pro V1 | Right Handed | Tracked by V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I personally don't care what socks someone wears as long as they are being respectful of the course and play. Rob Person, Hosel_Rockets, TK_ and 4 others 7 Quote Titleist GT3 11* Tensei 1k blue Titleist TSR2 4w 16* Titleist TSR2 5w 18.75* MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey SM9 Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_ Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 If you’re there to pickup women, this probably isn’t the look. Most likely going to leave you with some wicked tan lines too. However, if it is within the confines of what the club allows, fair game. Confidence is key, and if wearing high socks helps, more power to ya. Rob Person, Northern Monkey and tdroma98 3 Quote - TK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 It's not the look for me, but to each their own. It doesn't affect my game. Personal preference is that if you are going to wear socks over your calf or even up to the kneed, don't wear knee length shorts. sirchunksalot, Northern Monkey and tdroma98 3 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 4 hours ago, sirchunksalot said: I seriously considered showing up to the round at Royal New Kent wearing shorts and my argyle knee high compression socks, but figured they might kick me off the course. I fortunately found some shorter compressions that I'll be wearing during the trip since the reason I wear them is my ankle. As far as the OP's original question, I have no problem with anyone wearing long socks if that's what they like. I think the most important thing is they have a respect for the course and the game. My wife wanted me to do the full Payne Stewart type outfit for Royal New Kent until she looked at the price of that stuff. tdroma98, sirchunksalot, Rob Person and 3 others 6 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Vice VGI01 Mitsubishi Wiz 60-gram regular flex (6 - PW) VGW01, 50 Degree. Mitsubishi Wiz 60-gram regular flex, Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Putter, Sacks Parente Drac Center Shafted 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamese Moose Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Fashion comes and goes, and I mostly ignore it. I've been using 4-5" socks (ankle or slightly higher) for as long as I can remember, but current fashion (not neccesarily golf fashion) is for higher, 8-10" socks. I think it's coming from other sports, running, cycling, triathlon, where higher socks have been proven to have a measurable aerodynamic advantage. Once the look is normalized for athletes, it trickles down to mainstream. bellken, Northern Monkey and Rob Person 3 Quote Moose, my cat, is Siamese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Personally I don’t think it’s a good look but each to their own. If someone wants to wear them, and the course allows it, then I don’t see a problem tdroma98 and Rob Person 2 Quote Driver: G430 Max Fairway: LTDx Max 3 wood Hybrid: King Tec 3 hybrid Irons: Forged Tec 4-PW + GW Wedges: Jaws 56 SM9 52 Putter: Mallet Ball: Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I have no opinion on what someone else choses to wear, just like I don't care what type of bag they have, what clubs they hit, etc. All that concerns me about other folks on the course is whether or not they're being respectful to others and to the course. That's it. bens197, Rob Person and Northern Monkey 2 1 Quote In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h D200 6i-GW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 Tour S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Hockey Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Not for me , looks like you are getting ready to go to the early bird special dinner with the blue hairs ! silver & black, hoppman, Rob Person and 1 other 4 Quote Srixon Irons Cobra Driver Volkey Wedges Evenroll putter 3 hole in ones so far ( Ohio, Hawaii, Australia ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallsLeon Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Not opposed to longer socks with shorts, maybe cause I played some soccer growing up. Wear whatever works for you tdroma98, Northern Monkey and Rob Person 3 Quote Driver : GBB Epic, 10.5° loft, autoFlex Dream7, SF405x flex (44.75") 3-Wood: Rogue ST LS, 15° loft, MCA TENSEI AV Blue 65g, Reg flex (42.25", tipped 0.5") 3-Hybrid: Z H85, 19° loft, HZRDUS Black 85g, 5.5 flex Irons: T350 5i & T200 6i-GW, 23°-48° lofts, Nippon Modus3 120g, Stiff flex (+0.5”, 1° upright) Wedges: JB Forged Raw 54° & 58° lofts, Nippon Modus3 120g, Reg flex (+0.5/0.25", 0.5° upright) Putter: DS72 C, 35”, PP60 grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS_408 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I’m of the mind to each their own, but that sock tan! tdroma98, silver & black, wcgalley and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote Wimb: Stealth HD - Ventus stock Stealth 2 HD 3 Hybrid - Ventus stock Stealth HD 3W - VA Compoaites Nemysis Srixon ZX 5 - Nippon Modus 105 Vokey 50/08- 56/08- 60/04 Bettinardi Inovai 6 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakit300 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Northern Monkey, Rob Person and tony@CIC 3 Quote Aerojet LS 9° / Brava BGT SE F/4 Stealth FW 5 / TPT 16 MK/MT/SW M3 3/19° Rescue / Fujikura Ventus Red 7-S iCrossover 4 / Fx200H M4 Srixon ZX7 (5-AW) - ProModus3 Tour 120 T20 56° & 60°/ ProModus3 Tour 125 Wedge Royal GRIP V Sand Wrap L.A.B. MEZZ.1 / L.A.B. Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Golfer Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Wear crew socks with pants and ankle socks with shorts. Don't pay attention to what others wear and not a concern to me Rob Person, tdroma98 and silver & black 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael.Sandoval33 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I definitely know some "sneakerheads" that would have sock designs to match their golf shoes if they played. That being said, I've always been a low/ankle cut sock guy myself so it wouldn't bug me either way. Rob Person and tdroma98 2 Quote WITB Driver: Qi10 Max 10.5° Hybrid: FX Max 25°, Tsi2 21° 4i-9i: FX Max 10 Wedges: SM10 - 50° 12f, 54° 14f, 58° 14k Putter: M.Craft Type VI Ball: Pro Air Bag: Ghost Golf Maverick 14-Way Glove: Nexgen Nano-X Pro Tour+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleHacker Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I feel about the same, long socks & shorts as I do long pants with a jacket and no show socks. Rob Person 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossfan Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 I don’t really care. If I’m playing an early morning round I tend to wear whatever socks I wore the day before. They could be long or short or various colors. Shorts tend to be whatever is on top of the pile and then I just pick a shirt. The wife usually has a good laugh when I get home. Far be it for me to criticize someone else’s clothing choices. Michael.Sandoval33 and Rob Person 2 Quote D- Tour Edge EXS 220 4W- Sub 70 949X Hybrid- Sub 70 949X Utility- Sub 70 699 U 21 degree Irons- Sub 70 749 5-PW Wedges- Sub 70 286 50+54, Tour Edge 1 out 58 degree Putter- Cleveland Huntington Beach soft # 11 Ball- Titleist Tour Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench222 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Looks stupid, feels good in a sand trap but still can’t do it Rob Person 1 Quote I’m a 59 year old male. WITB - Callaway Epic Speed TD LS SW D2 or Epic Max LS - SW D2 / Mavrik Sub Zero 3+ & 5 FW Woods - SW D2 / Apex 21 4 UT - SW D2 / Apex TCB irons 5-P - SW D2 / Jaws MD5 50 10S - SW D2 / Jaws Raw 54 8C & 58 8Z - SW D2 / Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas - SW E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppman Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 "NOTE: Men should wear knee-length or sports socks with tailored shorts." This is part of the dress code for Ballybunion in Ireland, I have no idea what golf course thinks this is a good look for golfers. As I will be playing there in June among other courses, I needed to make sure I check out all the dress codes on every course there. Rob Person and Michael.Sandoval33 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdroma98 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/9/2024 at 9:50 PM, Tom the Golf Nut said: My 22 year old son sports that look. usually black Nike crew socks. However that is not for me. I wear ankle length short socks with shorts. Unless a doctor tells me that I need to wear compression socks I’m sticking with ankle length. I’m not a fan of no show socks either. They seem to always slide down into the shoe or part of the shoe that extends past the sock line rubs my skin. That’s a bad thing. Blisters are not welcome. I agree with @Tom the Golf Nut, the crew socks aren't for me. I used to wear ankle socks, with many of the new style shoes, the ankle socks slide down the back of the heel. So I started wearing the low-cut/ 1/4 socks and love them. Although, the tan line is now much higher, LOL. 99% of the time I wear white socks, but I do like black 1/4 socks with shorts. Michael.Sandoval33, Tom the Golf Nut, hoppman and 1 other 4 Quote Titleist T200 Irons - 5i thru Gap Wedge - Stiff AMT Black Callaway PARADYM X 9.0 with Hazrdous X Black 6.0 Stiff Shaft Fairway Woods: Callaway Maverick 3W & RazrX Black 5W - Stiff Flex Rescue: Apex 4 (22 degree )- Recoil 75H stiff flex Wedges: Titleist SM8 - 54 (D Grind) wedge flex; SM8 58(M grind) wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X5.5 Ball: Titleist ProV1 Handicap: 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf2Much Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I see it here in Key West. Not because it's a fashion statement, but it's a way of dealing with the heat and sun. The longer socks tend to protect the legs from unwanted UV and having to make too many trips to the dermatologist! Rob Person and tony@CIC 2 Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie MSG Tester: Shot Scope LX+ Rangefinder MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons MSG Tester: Titleist Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 if they are covering up really hairy legs (yuck), all the power to them. Rob Person 1 Quote Paradym 9 degree Driver DYNAPWR 3 wood Apex 21 PW-4 Iron CBX 50 degree CBX 54 degree CBX2 58 degree SM6 62 Degree ER2 Putter CURRENTLY TESTING T-Squared TS-912 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellken Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 I would wear crew socks with shorts, but, I prefer ankle length socks for now. Rob Person 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltrain41 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 I think it's fine for most courses. If it's a super nice club or private, I'd stay away from that but 95% of time sure why not. Quote Driver: Stealth Plus, 9* turned 9.75*, Stiff, Mitsubishi Kuro Kage 60g, Cut 1" Short Hybrid: Pro 2 Hybrid 18* Aldila Tour 75g Stiff Driving Iron: Akira Mi118 Prototype Utility 2 Iron Irons: P790, 4-GW Dynamic Gold, Stiff Wedges: RTX Zipcore MID 56* & 60*, Bent 2* upright Putter: GM2 Exchange 2 Mallet, Center Shaft, Super Stroke 2.0 Ball: TP5x Technology: Blue Tees Golf Series 3 Max Rangefinder Bag: Boom 14-Way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 The one and only time I played golf in Australia, long socks were required if you were wearing shorts. I mean over-the-calf socks, not crew length. Over-the-calf socks are comon business wear in Bermuda, coupled with taylored shorts, a sportcoat, shirt and tie. For me, I prefer the really short ones, but I don't care what anyone else wears. hoppman 1 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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