I’m sorry to say the rules implemented for dress code by the committee at Phoenix Golf Club have left me somewhat confused and unfortunately leads me to form the opinion that this may be one of the reasons why people avoid playing golf, considering it to be played by pompous twits.

I would consider myself to be pretty conversant with golf course etiquette.

On arriving at Phoenix, I was wearing a polo shirt (collared), tailored shorts, golf shoes but my socks were “black” and I was advised by the Pro that I could only play in shorts if I had white socks. WHY???? If I were to wear black socks would it mean that I would treat the course, members, fellow golfers etc with disrespect? To be fair to the Pro he said that these decisions were made by the committee. Because of the changing weather conditions in our country I always have a pair of long trousers with me, so I reluctantly changed, paid my £27 and played the course.

The course was fine; greens were especially good and were in excellent condition.

Do I think it is worth £27? No, (sorry Phoenix my opinion is obviously swayed by your ridiculous dress code rules), however as a golfer who unfortunately has to work 5 or 6 days per week and can only play at the weekend I feel that this is quite steep, what happened to the so called austerity period!!!!!

Prior to playing we had breakfast in the bar / lounge, this was superb and staff were very helpful – Many thanks.