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    Kilted Golfing

    So this past weekend (7 Oct), I went to play in a golf tournament with my church. Being a beautiful (albeit on the warm/hot side), I went wearing a kilt, kilt belt, sporran, hose, flashes, and sgian dubh. As I am sure you can imagine, I got some looks and heard some humorous comments such as, "Looks like we've got a Scotsman playing with us today!" as well as a random little old lady asking me why I was wearing a kilt. I've always loved playing golf, but this was the first time playing since I started wearing a kilt and I had a blast!

    My game was horrible, unless you go by the thought of highest score winning.... but I always have been horrible at golf. However, I think that my outfit may have been lucky as I got my first, non gimme par.... it's sad that I see this as a great accomplishment...

    Don't judge!

    Have a great day friends, and remember, if you play golf while kilted, you need to watch out for the draft while in the golf cart!
    Never run or do jumping jacks while wearing a heavy sporran
    "500 years before Christ was born, a highlander stepped on the bloated carcass of a sheep and the bagpipes were born"
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    Always remember... low score in golf, high score in bowling.....I always get it reversed.
    "Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
    well, that comes from poor judgement."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Liam View Post
    Always remember... low score in golf, high score in bowling......
    Also, to enjoy continued golfing, total cholesterol must be below a perfect bowling score.
    "I can draw a mouse with a pencil, but I can't draw a pencil with a mouse"

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    Did the sporran interfere with your swing at all? Curious...


    I'd love to be a member of the "574 yd par 5, on the green in two" club. Alas, the current state of my game is more "a ball, clubs and profanity" than anything called golf. (for really rough rounds, my scoring is if I find a ball on the course, it's minus 1 stroke... if I lose a ball it's a stroke. Still beats a good day at work, tho).


    Bravo on par!
    Fairways and greens!
    Last edited by inebrius; 9th October 18 at 04:56 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by inebrius View Post
    Did the sporran interfere with your swing at all? Curious...


    I'd love to be a member of the "574 yd par 5, on the green in two" club. Alas, the current state of my game is more "a ball, clubs and profanity" than anything called golf. (for really rough rounds, my scoring is if I find a ball on the course, it's minus 1 stroke... if I lose a ball it's a stroke. Still beats a good day at work, tho).


    Bravo on par!
    Fairways and greens!
    I was fearful that the sporran would interfere, but surprisingly, it did not. I was wearing sporran hangers rather than a sporran belt or chain, and I had no issues at all. My good hole was on a par 4 (green in two then two putts... not very pretty, but I'll take it!). My game normally consists of "a ball, clubs and profanity" as well, but I also add hide and seek with my ball... Alas, I do love and hate that game!
    Never run or do jumping jacks while wearing a heavy sporran
    "500 years before Christ was born, a highlander stepped on the bloated carcass of a sheep and the bagpipes were born"
    Stabo (I shall stand)

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    My goal is to play 18 holes with the same ball. Hasn't happened yet...
    "My beloved America, thank you for your children. If your children want to become soldiers I will train them. When they are hungry I will feed them. When they are thirsty I will give them water. When they fight for freedom I will lead them. When they are unsteady on the battlefield I will motivate them. If they die on the battlefield I will bury them. So help me God."

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    Quote Originally Posted by CelticSire View Post
    My goal is to play 18 holes with the same ball. Hasn't happened yet...
    Hell, I'd be happy to make it three holes with the same ball.

    PS- Nice avatar, BSM are tough to get
    Never run or do jumping jacks while wearing a heavy sporran
    "500 years before Christ was born, a highlander stepped on the bloated carcass of a sheep and the bagpipes were born"
    Stabo (I shall stand)

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    Quote Originally Posted by The TALL TN Scot View Post
    PS- Nice avatar, BSM are tough to get
    It wasn't easy, I'll say that.
    "My beloved America, thank you for your children. If your children want to become soldiers I will train them. When they are hungry I will feed them. When they are thirsty I will give them water. When they fight for freedom I will lead them. When they are unsteady on the battlefield I will motivate them. If they die on the battlefield I will bury them. So help me God."

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    It's been a few years now but I remember that one of our members posted that he had been turned away from St. Andrews Golf Course for wearing a kilt.
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    From St. Andrews website:

    Dress Code

    Golfers should wear attire appropriate to the sport and clothing should not be scruffy or torn. The dress code in the clubhouses is smart/casual.

    If they don't allow kilts (at this time, it's interesting that they offer a silver kilt pin with St. Andrews logo.
    "I can draw a mouse with a pencil, but I can't draw a pencil with a mouse"

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