Conflict Between Dress Freedom and Etiquette
A debate over the attire of a female golf influencer is spreading in the United States. As criticism mounts that her revealing outfit worn at a golf course is "inappropriate," discussions about traditional dress etiquette and freedom of expression have resurfaced.
A controversy is ongoing in the United States over the attire of a female golf influencer. Blondie Golf Instagram
According to The Spun, a U.S. sports media outlet, on the 28th (local time), Blondie Golf, a golf influencer active on Instagram, has found herself at the center of controversy due to a recently posted video. The video shows her taking a driver shot from the teeing ground dressed in white golf wear, but it was her short skirt and midriff-baring outfit that sparked debate.
"Uncomfortable with Revealing Outfits" vs "Respect for Personal Freedom"
As the post spread, online users were divided in their opinions. Critics argued, "Golf has traditionally been a sport that values etiquette and formality," adding, "Since a golf course is a public place, there should be at least a minimum dress code," and "Overly revealing outfits in spaces where children are present can make people uncomfortable."
On the other hand, there were also many who defended her. They countered, "She didn't violate any official dress code, so making an issue out of it is excessive," "If you don't like it, you don't have to watch," "We should respect personal style and freedom of expression," and "People are far too concerned about others."
A controversy is ongoing in the United States over the attire of a female golf influencer. Blondie Golf Instagram
Beyond Performance: Appearance, Presentation, and Image
The Spun analyzed this controversy in the context of the rapidly growing social networking service (SNS)-based golf content environment in recent years. As the number of amateur golf influencers on platforms like YouTube and Instagram has increased, a structure has emerged in which not only performance, but also appearance, presentation, and image are consumed simultaneously.
In the past, golf courses were spaces where neat attire and implicit norms prevailed, but the outlet pointed out that recently, as regulations vary by course and SNS exposure increases, the standards for "what is permissible" are becoming increasingly ambiguous.
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