Michael Jordan banned from golf course...

[Hammock Parties]

For cargo pants.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-d...638--golf.html

Michael Jordan is good at a lot of things: basketball, building apparel empires, smoking cigars. But if there's one thing he absolutely needs to work on in the future, it's the way he dresses on the golf course.

A couple months after Jordan wore an awful getup to the Ryder Cup that caused a minor stir, the greatest player to ever lace up a pair of high-tops is back in the news again for, you guessed it, the way he was dressed on the course.

According to the New York Post, Jordan showed up at La Gorce Country Club — a high-class course in Miami Beach, Fla. — wearing a pair of cargo pants for a round of golf.

No big deal, right? On most occasions, wearing a pair of cargo shorts for a round at your local muni track is acceptable, but when you're playing at a swanky club in Miami, you're expected to wear a pair of khakis that don't have baggy pockets. Apparently Jordan didn't get the memo and showed up to the course sporting cargos anyway. That didn't sit too well with the membership.

"Michael was wearing cargo pants on the course," said a spy. Jordan's multipocketed pants were apparently against the dress code that, sources say, dictates that members and guests must be attired in a collared shirt and Bermuda shorts. But when 6-foot, 6-inch Jordan was offered a chance to change outfits, he demurred.

"He was given the chance to change but he didn't want to," a source said. The source added that Jordan, who was enjoying a round at the club with one of its members, played on anyway. The source added that members complained about Jordan breaking the rules and, "He won't be invited back."

A rep for Michael Jordan told the Post that, "Michael Jordan did wear cargo pants . . . He had been there many times before and had worn cargo pants previously, and had never been made aware that he was violating any dress code. This time, he was made aware of the violation on the 12th hole, and at that point . . . he did refuse to interrupt his game, and return to the clubhouse and change. We were not aware that he is not allowed to return to La Gorce. I guess it's their loss — as MJ is a great golfer, and a great guest." The club did not respond for comment.

Honestly, I'm a little surprised the club didn't let Jordan's fashion faux pas pass. After all, we're talking about Michael freakin' Jordan and, as you can see from the photo, he's been known to wear cargo shorts on the course in the past. If he's done it before, chances are good he's going to keep doing the same thing in the future, because, well, he's Michael Jordan.

But hey, if a club has rules, everyone has to follow them — even if the rule breaker happens to be a living legend. Next time bring a pair of Bermuda shorts to the course, Mike.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by ChiTown

So, he is above the rules? Hardly.

He is.

Just like anyone else that is one of the most rich and powerful people in the world.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

He is.

Just like anyone else that is one of the most rich and powerful people in the world.

This is how things work.

[KCWolfman]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

The only issue is Michael Jordan could buy and sell your dumb ass.

Of that I have no doubt.

Obviously, he can't buy and sell the Club's dumbass, and he was called out for it.

[KCWolfman]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

The issue isnt whether or not he knew the rules...im sure he did. The issue is the dumb etiquette rules of golf that dont serve any purpose other than to promote elitism and snobbishness.

Then you start your own course without the snobbery. The attitude worked great for Happy Gilmore.
It is privately owned. The OWNERS have the RIGHT to run their club as they see fit. If they are wrong, someone will make a killing off of starting a club that allows any clothing.

[KCWolfman]

Originally Posted by loochy

If OJ gets to do murder his wife and if Lindsey Lohan can act a fool without punishment then Michael freaking Jordan should be allowed to wear khaki shorts with a pocket on the side.

He can.

And owners of a private club should be allowed to state what is appropriate attire in the grounds that they actually own.

[KCWolfman]

Originally Posted by stevieray

you are full of idiots


"omg! he a great retired basketball player! kiss his ass!

[MahiMike]

Golf is the last respectable sport. No tattoo'd gold teef m'fers here.

[Bill Brasky]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

I agree with Mike on this one. He had to check-in, they should have said something then. To interupt the man with several holes to go is nonsense.

This. Telling him to go to the clubhouse and change at the 12th hole is bush league and if they were really a high class club, then they would know that.