Turning up to golf looking messy is unacceptable. If you are unsure what to wear to the course, a golf shirt with a collar is safe. Often golfers wear bright and colourful clothes matched with black, white or brown trousers. Shorts and shoes need to be designed for golf: shorts should be to the knees and sported with a leather belt, while golf shoes have soft spikes (note: bring smart shoes for lunch and drinks in the clubhouse). Match your socks with your trousers or choose light coloured socks if you are wearing shorts.
In hot weather wear a baseball cap or straw gold hat to protect your face from the sun. In cold weather a golf sweater or jacket is a practical choice. If the weather is wet, ensure your jacket is waterproof and bring along your umbrella.
Do not turn up in swimming shorts, denim is inappropriate and make sure to call the club in advance to see if shoes with metal spikes are allowed. Google the gold club, also in advance, to see what other players have worn on its course. You will be able to judge how strict the dress code is from the website’s images.