Practicing in Only Running Shirts at Golf Range... "I Don't Know Where to Look"

Practice Range States "No Mandatory Dress Code"... Only Guidance Provided
Practice Public Decorum Before Criticizing Foreigners for Disorderly Conduct

Images of users practicing in running shirts at a golf practice range in Jeju operated by a public institution have sparked a controversy over dress etiquette in public places. Photo by Park Changwon

Images of users practicing in running shirts at a golf practice range in Jeju have sparked a controversy over dress etiquette in public places.

On the afternoon of June 14, at an outdoor golf practice range located in Jeju City, several users were seen practicing in running shirts. The shirts were soaked with sweat and clung to their skin, and some even rolled up their pants, exposing bare skin. This caused discomfort among some other visitors, who could not hide their displeasure.

A 45-year-old woman identified as A, who visited the range with her family, expressed her dissatisfaction, saying, "I don't know where to look," and added, "I will never come here again with my children."

Although a notice recommending "proper attire" was posted at the golf range, there is no practical way to enforce it. A staff member at the practice range explained the real-world difficulty, saying, "There are no regulations to enforce this, so we can only provide guidance."

Since most outdoor sports facilities leave dress codes up to individual discretion, cases like this?where unrestricted freedom causes discomfort to other users?continue to occur.

In Jeju, there have been ongoing controversies over public etiquette, often centered on disorderly behavior by foreign tourists, especially some Chinese visitors. However, this case shows that local residents are also not free from issues regarding civic awareness in public spaces.

Professional golfer B pointed out, "Golf is a sport that values dignity and etiquette. Now that golf has become more popular, it is necessary to provide education on proper public etiquette that suits the culture of golf."