End to 113-year-old golf sock rule
A golf club has relaxed a 113-year-old rule which meant players were forced to wear knee-high socks.
Members of Frinton Golf Club have never been allowed to bare their legs and forced to wear the long socks if wearing shorts on a summer day.
But now committee members have relaxed the rule - a move that hasn't gone down well with all members at the Essex club.
Many traditionalists liked the rule and don't think it should have been altered for younger players and visiting teams who complained.
The club which dates back to 1895 still has strict clothing rule and insists that men's shirts must have collars and shorts must be tailored.
A dress code displayed at the club states: "No denim clothing, tracksuits or shell suits should be worn either on the courses or in the clubhouse."
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