I am not a golfer but have had to get involved due to previous jobs where my employer Company sponsored games. I was once asked by my boss to stand at the back of the hall during the prize presentations as I was not wearing a suit and he didn't want me expelled. I was dressed very smart casual with jacket and tie and was probably one of the smartest looking there as many wore ill fitting and faded suits. Unfortunately rules are rules no matter how stupid.

This decision by the Club may have been a loose interpretation of the rules by them but it was their decision and right. As far as the Caddiemaster not seeing Jeff I am sure he knew what a kilt looks like. Out of courtsey I suggest he could have conveyed his decision in person if he had the time.

There are clubs in the Uk that only admit men if they are wearing neckties. It would be their decision as to what constituted a necktie. Would it include the bootlace type with a steers head woggle or a cravat? I don't know but I defend their right to decide.

I used to try and bend the rules when I was at school. One had to wear grey trousers and so I chose charcoal grey (almost black). Nothing in the rules mentioned waistcoats so I wore one under my blazer. It was often pointe dout that my interpretation of the rules did not comply and was sent home to change several times.