What do spectators wear to golf tournaments

T-shirts and tank tops are generally not permitted for men or women. Pants that extend to the knee area with pleats or a flat front usually work. Cotton is a common choice. Some golfers wear pants with water-resistant material. Workout material or gym clothing is frowned upon for men and women.

Soft spikes are all the rage now, so trade in your old metal spikes for a new pair. Golf courses have banned metal spikes to protect the greens. Golf shoes now come with soft spikes or rubber studs that help you grip the ground while doing minimal course damage. One of the most important factors is that they are non-slip on the tread.

The only elements that will delay, suspend or even postpone a golf tournament are lightning and the course becoming unplayable due to heavy rain.

Most courses are built to drain quite quickly, so sometimes it takes torrential downpours to render the course unfit for play. This means that the competition will go on, regardless of lousy weather.

Women will be well served to bring rain gear -- and extra cold gear -- for volatile weather days. Golf spectators do a good deal of walking over the course of just one day. Women should take proper care of their feet.

Tennis shoes are preferred golf tournament attire, with waterproof golf shoes coming in second. Sandals might look stylish, but the true spectator will cringe since watching golf requires long treks, sometimes directly through wet grass. Some golfers wear pants made of waterproof material in hot or humid climates. Training equipment or sportswear are not approved for men or women in a tournament setting. As for shoes, soft spikes are popular now, so replace the old metal ones with a new pair.

The use of metal nails to protect the greens is prohibited on most golf courses. Instead, golf shoes now have soft spikes or rubber spikes to help you hold the ground while causing minimal damage to the course.

One of the most important factors is that they have slip resistance on the tread—no open-toed shoes or heels of any sort. Believe it or not, there is also a dress code for golf spectators. Female spectators tend to wear comfortable flat or tennis sneakers, shorts or skorts, a sundress, or a wide edge hat. Some things to avoid at all costs are graphic tees, tube tops or strapless garments, Spandex, jeans, heels, or flip flops.

Dress appropriately for the weather while still maintaining a level of class to fit the establishment.