Tyrell Hatton Is Right, Hoodies should be Golf approved

Tyrell Hatton isn’t afraid to speak up when he feels passionate about something, and honestly, same dude, same.

We all know Hatton wore a hoodie during the 2020 BMW PGA Championship last year, where he went on to win the event by four strokes.

That outfit choice sparked quite a bit of discussion about whether or not a hoodie is proper golf attire. Even though he wasn’t the first to wear a hoodie because he won, Hatton got plenty of attention.

Golf folks all over the world debated and argued about whether or not golfers should wear a hoodie.  Even some clubs issued statements to their members that hoodies were on the list of things you should not wear at a golf course.

So what difference does a hoodie make? Well, it’s different because it’s not the big bulky hoodie that you think of when you hear the term. Nope, they are sleek, tighter, just like a 3/4 zip pullover. Those are okay, but not if they have a hood attached to them.

As long as you’re warm, can swing the club without it getting in the way, and it doesn’t have any profanity or nudity on it, why does it honestly matter? It shouldn’t, and yet so many people think they should police what players wear. I  guess they rather have them cold on the course than warm.

The topic eventually died down last year, but once again, it is up for discussion again, but this time it’s because Hatton gave quite a bold comment about golf and their clothing choices.

Yup, Hatton flat out said that golf is sometimes too stuffy, and half of the golf world probably agrees. There are times, though, where I  feel like the golf world could expand a bit and be a tad less snobby. Sometimes I feel like that too, but at the same time, I love the traditions golf has.

Not all of the golf world is snobby by any means. That isn’t what I’m getting at,  but to dictate or think they can tell people what they can and cannot wear is a bit extreme.

Some courses aren’t that strict, and others are — it’s okay both ways depending on the kind of golf club it is and the level of privateness.

However, hoodies aren’t the same as booty shorts, baggy shorts, bro tank tops or any other outfit choice that aren’t allowed at clubs.

These hoodies have the golfer in mind and are made differently than a regular sports hoodie you buy at the store. It’s similar, yes, but not the same thing to me. I  understand why athletic wear isn’t allowed, because of tradition and such, but at the same time, you’re not naked on the golf course so why should it matter?

Dress codes are in place because golf has always featured well-dressed men in polos, pants, knickers, etc., and that’s okay too. I  love golf clothes because they are timeless and it looks nice. At the same time, if I’m cold the 3/4 zip doesn’t always cut it and those big jackets aren’t always swing-friendly.

While sticking to tradition is something the golf industry loves, Hatton’s comment proves to me that it’s okay to call out this industry sometimes. The fact that so many people are against hoodies on golf courses only makes the ones who love them want to wear them more.

So why prevent it any longer, accept that hoodies are an appropriate golf clothing and move on to the next discussion because they’re here to stay.