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Golfer Rickie Fowler divides opinion with untucked Hawaiian shirt

An untucked Hawaiian shirt might not fit the traditional preconceptions of what a professional golfer ought to look like, but Rickie Fowler has rarely followed the rulebook...
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An untucked Hawaiian shirt might not fit the traditional preconceptions of what a professional golfer ought to look like, but Rickie Fowler has rarely followed the rulebook...
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Fowler previously moved golf's fashion needle with his high-top shoes and jogging bottoms at the Abu Dhabi Championship. The golfing fraternity's more traditional elements might have been reaching for the defibrillator at the sight of these.
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Fowler previously moved golf's fashion needle with his high-top shoes and jogging bottoms at the Abu Dhabi Championship. The golfing fraternity's more traditional elements might have been reaching for the defibrillator at the sight of these.
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The funky Fowler has always pushed sartorial boundaries -- he is known for wearing the orange of his alma mater Oklahoma State in Sunday rounds.
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The funky Fowler has always pushed sartorial boundaries -- he is known for wearing the orange of his alma mater Oklahoma State in Sunday rounds.
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Fowler's 2016 get-up is a far cry from the threads of Harry Vardon, who won six British Opens and one U.S. Open between 1900 and 1914. But the Englishman paved the way for some of golf's later wardrobe whims.
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Fowler's 2016 get-up is a far cry from the threads of Harry Vardon, who won six British Opens and one U.S. Open between 1900 and 1914. But the Englishman paved the way for some of golf's later wardrobe whims.
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The Ryder Cup has always provided rich pickings for fashion critics - the 1951 British team were no exception with their voluminous trousers.
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The Ryder Cup has always provided rich pickings for fashion critics - the 1951 British team were no exception with their voluminous trousers.
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Arnold Palmer, one of golf's original "Big Three," championed the roll neck back in the day.
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Arnold Palmer, one of golf's original "Big Three," championed the roll neck back in the day.
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Before Rickie Fowler was even a glint in his parents' eyes, Gary Player was sporting the oversized baseball cap look.
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Before Rickie Fowler was even a glint in his parents' eyes, Gary Player was sporting the oversized baseball cap look.
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England's Nick Faldo was an icon of the knitwear world with his 1987 take on what's cool on the course.
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England's Nick Faldo was an icon of the knitwear world with his 1987 take on what's cool on the course.
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Tom Watson has spanned the eras but the flat cap is a look not seen so much on professional tours these days. The pleated brown slacks aren't hard to find.
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Tom Watson has spanned the eras but the flat cap is a look not seen so much on professional tours these days. The pleated brown slacks aren't hard to find.
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The Ryder Cup again, and Europe's 'brown' phase circa 1995.
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The Ryder Cup again, and Europe's 'brown' phase circa 1995.
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No golf fashion debate would be complete without mention of the late Payne Stewart, who made the plus four his own.
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No golf fashion debate would be complete without mention of the late Payne Stewart, who made the plus four his own.
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The 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline was controversial in more ways than one -- not least for these shirts with images of past U.S. teams.
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The 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline was controversial in more ways than one -- not least for these shirts with images of past U.S. teams.
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Briton Ian Poulter has made strides in the fashion arena in recent years, often taking us back to the era of Rupert the Bear trousers favoured by Watson in the 1970s.
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Briton Ian Poulter has made strides in the fashion arena in recent years, often taking us back to the era of Rupert the Bear trousers favoured by Watson in the 1970s.
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Poulter's Union Jack pants for the 2004 Open caused quite a flutter.
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Poulter's Union Jack pants for the 2004 Open caused quite a flutter.
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John Daly is still pushing the envelope with sartorial swagger. Still, makes a change from the ubiquitous beige chinos.
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John Daly is still pushing the envelope with sartorial swagger. Still, makes a change from the ubiquitous beige chinos.
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Ryan Moore is trialled the tie in a number of tournaments.
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Ryan Moore is trialled the tie in a number of tournaments.
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Luke Donald is a firm fan of the ice-white stride -- often seen down the disco as well on the golf course.
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Luke Donald is a firm fan of the ice-white stride -- often seen down the disco as well on the golf course.
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  • Rickie Fowler continues to push golf's dress code boundaries
  • American star wore untucked Hawaiian shirt at first PGA Tour event of 2018

(CNN)The golf clubhouse might be traditionally the realm of collared shirts, sweaters and sensible slacks but one man is doing more than most to modernize the game.

Step forward Rickie Fowler, seen wearing an untucked Hawaiian shirt at this week's Sentry Tournament of Champions on the island of Maui.
The American golfer tied for fourth after the first round, two shots off the leader Marc Leishman, but it was his sartorial selection that caused a stir.
    Having previously donned high-top shoes and jogging bottoms at a prestigious tournament in Abu Dhabi, the 29-year-old is coming ever closer to flouting the governing body's dress code.
    From the lurid colors of John Daly's trousers right back to the first swingers in the 17th century, golfers have always tried to stand out from the crowd.
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    From the lurid colors of John Daly's trousers right back to the first swingers in the 17th century, golfers have always tried to stand out from the crowd.
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    A portrait of William St. Clair of Rosslyn dating from around 1780. He was a member of the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (formerly known as the Gentleman Golfers of Edinburgh) who <a href="http://www.scottishgolfhistory.org/origin-of-golf-terms/rules-of-golf/" target="_blank">drew up the first known Rules of Golf</a>. The military style coat was a familiar sight on the links in that era, Fleming says. <br /><br />"Members of early golf societies in Scotland and England from the early 1700s onwards were quite frequently military men who would often have military style coats -- it was the fashion of the day to wear a button coat," Fleming told CNN. <br /><br />"Different societies had different colors -- red is an R&A color and other societies also wore red, but others wore blue, green, there are instances of yellow (coats). It was symbol of membership. They would have special buttons for different societies, in the same way today that clubs have their own crest on jumpers and jackets, blazers, club ties. They also served a practical purpose -- they were warm and highly visible."
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    A portrait of William St. Clair of Rosslyn dating from around 1780. He was a member of the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (formerly known as the Gentleman Golfers of Edinburgh) who drew up the first known Rules of Golf. The military style coat was a familiar sight on the links in that era, Fleming says.

    "Members of early golf societies in Scotland and England from the early 1700s onwards were quite frequently military men who would often have military style coats -- it was the fashion of the day to wear a button coat," Fleming told CNN.

    "Different societies had different colors -- red is an R&A color and other societies also wore red, but others wore blue, green, there are instances of yellow (coats). It was symbol of membership. They would have special buttons for different societies, in the same way today that clubs have their own crest on jumpers and jackets, blazers, club ties. They also served a practical purpose -- they were warm and highly visible."
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    Old Tom Morris, photographed around 1880, won the Open Championship four times. Dressed in hard-wearing and warm tweed, Morris, the son of a weaver, is widely regarded as the first professional golfer. <br /><br />"The early Open champions started to be known as pros," explains Fleming. "They won money in competitions and were backed by the gentlemen golfers who would act almost like sponsors. They would bet against one another, put up prize money, trophies."
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    Old Tom Morris, photographed around 1880, won the Open Championship four times. Dressed in hard-wearing and warm tweed, Morris, the son of a weaver, is widely regarded as the first professional golfer.

    "The early Open champions started to be known as pros," explains Fleming. "They won money in competitions and were backed by the gentlemen golfers who would act almost like sponsors. They would bet against one another, put up prize money, trophies."
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    A young King Edward VIII (right) seen here in 1916. Then the Prince of Wales, he was a golf lover and wore "typical golfing dress rather than royal wear," Fleming says. His relaxed choice of clothing extended to wearing Fair Isle sweaters, which he helped popularize. The distinctive, multicolored weave is named after the small island in Shetland off Scotland's northeast coast.<br /><br />When Edward was appointed Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in 1922, a crowd of 6,000 onlookers watched him complete the "Drive into Office" (a ceremony on the first tee to mark the start of a new club captain's tenure) wearing a round-neck Fair Isle sweater.<br /> <br />"Knitwear became a look of its own and people would wear it outside the golf course -- thanks in part to Scottish knitwear companies like Pringle and Lyle and Scott," Fleming says.
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    A young King Edward VIII (right) seen here in 1916. Then the Prince of Wales, he was a golf lover and wore "typical golfing dress rather than royal wear," Fleming says. His relaxed choice of clothing extended to wearing Fair Isle sweaters, which he helped popularize. The distinctive, multicolored weave is named after the small island in Shetland off Scotland's northeast coast.

    When Edward was appointed Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in 1922, a crowd of 6,000 onlookers watched him complete the "Drive into Office" (a ceremony on the first tee to mark the start of a new club captain's tenure) wearing a round-neck Fair Isle sweater.

    "Knitwear became a look of its own and people would wear it outside the golf course -- thanks in part to Scottish knitwear companies like Pringle and Lyle and Scott," Fleming says.
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    U.S. golf star Walter Hagen (left) shakes hands with Britain's Henry Cotton after the American won his fourth and final Open Championship at Muirfield in 1929. Dressed in plus fours, shirts, ties and v-neck sweaters, the pair were a dapper sight on the course. <br /><br />"Walter Hagen loved wearing smart clothing and was known to talk about being a millionaire. He really liked bright colors," Fleming said.
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    U.S. golf star Walter Hagen (left) shakes hands with Britain's Henry Cotton after the American won his fourth and final Open Championship at Muirfield in 1929. Dressed in plus fours, shirts, ties and v-neck sweaters, the pair were a dapper sight on the course.

    "Walter Hagen loved wearing smart clothing and was known to talk about being a millionaire. He really liked bright colors," Fleming said.
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    Australian golfer Harry Williams sported a particularly fine pair of plus fours, or knickerbockers as they were more commonly known, in 1931. <br /><br />"People always ask about the plus four and the plus two -- the difference is the width of fabric that's left at the knee. Plus fours equals four inches of fabric at the knee," Fleming says. <br /><br />"If you ask people to name the traditional golfing look, it's diamond jumpers and plus fours. They were worn for lots of outdoor pursuits and golfers took to the knickerbockers. Even at the time people debated whether you looked silly!"
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    Australian golfer Harry Williams sported a particularly fine pair of plus fours, or knickerbockers as they were more commonly known, in 1931.

    "People always ask about the plus four and the plus two -- the difference is the width of fabric that's left at the knee. Plus fours equals four inches of fabric at the knee," Fleming says.

    "If you ask people to name the traditional golfing look, it's diamond jumpers and plus fours. They were worn for lots of outdoor pursuits and golfers took to the knickerbockers. Even at the time people debated whether you looked silly!"
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    The late American golfer Payne Stewart revived the fashion for wearing plus fours and plus twos before his tragic death in 1999. <br /><br />"People sometimes turn up at St. Andrews to play the Old Course in plus fours because they want to wear this great outfit. Payne Stewart loved to wear outrageous things," Fleming says.
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    The late American golfer Payne Stewart revived the fashion for wearing plus fours and plus twos before his tragic death in 1999.

    "People sometimes turn up at St. Andrews to play the Old Course in plus fours because they want to wear this great outfit. Payne Stewart loved to wear outrageous things," Fleming says.
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    Female golf attire wasn't exactly progressive in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This outfit from circa. 1890 was typical of the heavy garb that women would wear.<br /><br />"They were passionate about the game and careful about how they were perceived. They wanted to keep a good reputation," Fleming says.
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    Female golf attire wasn't exactly progressive in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This outfit from circa. 1890 was typical of the heavy garb that women would wear.

    "They were passionate about the game and careful about how they were perceived. They wanted to keep a good reputation," Fleming says.
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    "A dainty and most becoming garment..." Two decades later and fashions were starting to change, as this advert from 1910 suggests.
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    "A dainty and most becoming garment..." Two decades later and fashions were starting to change, as this advert from 1910 suggests.
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    Four first-round competitors in a Ladies' Scottish Foursomes tournament on the Royal and Ancient Course in June 1928.<br /><br />Women golfers would sometimes wear what was called a "Miss Higgins Hoop."<br /><br />"It was really just a piece of elastic that was moved up to around their knees and designed to keep your skirt from blowing up in the wind -- women had to remain modest. Often what would happen is that they would weight their skirts with wire along the bottom edge rather than having the Miss Higgins Hoop," Fleming says. <br /><br />"During the 1920s and 1930s women's fashion in general changed -- there was less corsetry -- so golf fashion kind of reflects wider fashions."
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    Four first-round competitors in a Ladies' Scottish Foursomes tournament on the Royal and Ancient Course in June 1928.

    Women golfers would sometimes wear what was called a "Miss Higgins Hoop."

    "It was really just a piece of elastic that was moved up to around their knees and designed to keep your skirt from blowing up in the wind -- women had to remain modest. Often what would happen is that they would weight their skirts with wire along the bottom edge rather than having the Miss Higgins Hoop," Fleming says.

    "During the 1920s and 1930s women's fashion in general changed -- there was less corsetry -- so golf fashion kind of reflects wider fashions."
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    The elegant and striking figure of Gloria Minoprio caused a sensation at the English Ladies' Golf Championship in 1933 when she arrived carrying just one club and wearing trousers -- a <a href="http://www.scottishgolfhistory.org/early-womens-golf/iv-womens-golf-the-fashion-pages-/" target="_blank">first for a women golfer</a>. <br /><br />"She turned up using a one iron and wore an iconic outfit -- a pair of navy trousers quite high-waisted and well-fitting, a roll-neck sweater and a turban, all matching navy colors," Fleming says.<br /><br />"From that period onwards, more golfing women thought, 'Well, maybe I could wear slightly more interesting fashion choices on the golf course.'"<br /><br /><br /><br />
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    The elegant and striking figure of Gloria Minoprio caused a sensation at the English Ladies' Golf Championship in 1933 when she arrived carrying just one club and wearing trousers -- a first for a women golfer.

    "She turned up using a one iron and wore an iconic outfit -- a pair of navy trousers quite high-waisted and well-fitting, a roll-neck sweater and a turban, all matching navy colors," Fleming says.

    "From that period onwards, more golfing women thought, 'Well, maybe I could wear slightly more interesting fashion choices on the golf course.'"



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    Max Faulkner, Open champion in 1951, was a colorful presence on the fairways during the 1950s and 1960s.<br /><br />"He loved to wear bright colors and was known for being quite fun on the course. He was somebody who looked to make use of fashion," Fleming says.
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    Max Faulkner, Open champion in 1951, was a colorful presence on the fairways during the 1950s and 1960s.

    "He loved to wear bright colors and was known for being quite fun on the course. He was somebody who looked to make use of fashion," Fleming says.
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    Arnold Palmer teeing off at the 1960 Masters tournament. The American's victories at the 1961 and 1962 Open Championship helped revive interest in the sport's oldest and most prestigious trophy.<br /><br />"I would like to be remembered for bringing golf to a worldwide audience," Palmer, who was known for his stylish presence on the course, <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/19/sport/golf/golf-palmer-legend-trailblazer/index.html">told CNN in 2012</a>.<br /><br />"I liked a sharp crease in my slacks, my shoes polished to shine, while my shirts were conservative with a straight collar. It was a style I stuck with for most of my career."
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    Arnold Palmer teeing off at the 1960 Masters tournament. The American's victories at the 1961 and 1962 Open Championship helped revive interest in the sport's oldest and most prestigious trophy.

    "I would like to be remembered for bringing golf to a worldwide audience," Palmer, who was known for his stylish presence on the course, told CNN in 2012.

    "I liked a sharp crease in my slacks, my shoes polished to shine, while my shirts were conservative with a straight collar. It was a style I stuck with for most of my career."
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    Palmer's exploits in the UK inspired a young Jack Nicklaus to compete at the Open Championship. The 18-time major champion is pictured here at St. Andrews' Old Course in 1978, when he would win his third and final Claret Jug. Both Nicklaus, dubbed the "Golden Bear," and Arnold "The King" Palmer would exploit their on-course success with profitable clothing businesses off it.
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    Palmer's exploits in the UK inspired a young Jack Nicklaus to compete at the Open Championship. The 18-time major champion is pictured here at St. Andrews' Old Course in 1978, when he would win his third and final Claret Jug. Both Nicklaus, dubbed the "Golden Bear," and Arnold "The King" Palmer would exploit their on-course success with profitable clothing businesses off it.
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    Both Nicklaus and Palmer built successful clothing brands. Nicklaus' distinctive "Golden Bear" logo is known to golfers throughout the world and Palmer, with the help of the sports agent Mark McCormack, <a href="http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/brands/index.aspx" target="_blank">settled on an umbrella logo</a> for his wares. <br /><br />"People of that era did become more aware of branding and Jack Nicklaus was an early pioneer in that," Fleming says.
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    Both Nicklaus and Palmer built successful clothing brands. Nicklaus' distinctive "Golden Bear" logo is known to golfers throughout the world and Palmer, with the help of the sports agent Mark McCormack, settled on an umbrella logo for his wares.

    "People of that era did become more aware of branding and Jack Nicklaus was an early pioneer in that," Fleming says.
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    The trend of standing out on the links has been given new meaning by former Open champion John Daly in recent years. Although when he posed on St. Andrews' Swilcan Bridge with the Claret Jug in 1995, he wasn't quite so colorfully dressed.
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    The trend of standing out on the links has been given new meaning by former Open champion John Daly in recent years. Although when he posed on St. Andrews' Swilcan Bridge with the Claret Jug in 1995, he wasn't quite so colorfully dressed.
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    Known as "Wild Thing," Daly has cultivated a reputation for wearing exuberant designs, notably his garish trousers.
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    Known as "Wild Thing," Daly has cultivated a reputation for wearing exuberant designs, notably his garish trousers.
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    Here's a pair he wore at last year's Open Championship at Hoylake. What will he wear this year?
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    Here's a pair he wore at last year's Open Championship at Hoylake. What will he wear this year?
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    Britain's Ian Poulter has also earned a reputation for his loud clothing as much as his attacking golf.
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    Britain's Ian Poulter has also earned a reputation for his loud clothing as much as his attacking golf.
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    Poulter, seen here playing at New Delhi in 2008, has built a successful clothing business, IJP Design, and is unapologetic about what he wears during tournaments -- even this gold lamé top. <br /><br />"I wear what I want to wear as opposed to wearing what someone else wants me to wear," he told CNN earlier this year. "I'm quite a control freak from that standpoint. I like what I wear, so it's good for me to be able to promote that."
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    Poulter, seen here playing at New Delhi in 2008, has built a successful clothing business, IJP Design, and is unapologetic about what he wears during tournaments -- even this gold lamé top.

    "I wear what I want to wear as opposed to wearing what someone else wants me to wear," he told CNN earlier this year. "I'm quite a control freak from that standpoint. I like what I wear, so it's good for me to be able to promote that."
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    The PGA Tour's Player Policy states "players shall present a neat appearance in both clothing and personal grooming. Clothing worn by players shall be consistent with currently accepted golf fashion."
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    Fowler, though, defended his wardrobe, telling NBC the look was "very Maui" and joking his friends and fellow pros Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth couldn't pull it off.
    "I always like pushing the boundaries a little bit, while at the same time obviously still being respectful and honoring the game," Fowler told the Golf Channel.
    "I felt like this would be very fitting to start the week ... We're just having fun."

    Changing trends

    John Daly is one of the most colorful characters in sport.
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    John Daly is one of the most colorful characters in sport.
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    The American golfer, variously nicknamed "Wild Thing" and "The Lion," has certainly livened up the game's historically genteel dress code.
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    The American golfer, variously nicknamed "Wild Thing" and "The Lion," has certainly livened up the game's historically genteel dress code.
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    Despite well-documented battles with alcohol and gambling during his career, Daly is a two-time major winner.
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    Despite well-documented battles with alcohol and gambling during his career, Daly is a two-time major winner.
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    Daly burst onto the golf scene in 1991, winning the US PGA Championship by three shots in his rookie season.
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    Daly burst onto the golf scene in 1991, winning the US PGA Championship by three shots in his rookie season.
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    A spectator was tragically killed after being struck by lightning at the 1991 tournament. As a gesture of goodwill, Daly donated $30,000 of his $230,000 tournament winner's check to the victim's family.
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    A spectator was tragically killed after being struck by lightning at the 1991 tournament. As a gesture of goodwill, Daly donated $30,000 of his $230,000 tournament winner's check to the victim's family.
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    Renowned for his length off the tee, Daly went on to win the 1995 British Open at St Andrews, beating Italy's Costantino Rocca in a four-hole playoff.
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    Renowned for his length off the tee, Daly went on to win the 1995 British Open at St Andrews, beating Italy's Costantino Rocca in a four-hole playoff.
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    More than two decades on, Daly hasn't added to his tally of major titles.
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    More than two decades on, Daly hasn't added to his tally of major titles.
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    He has, however, certainly added to his wardrobe.
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    He has, however, certainly added to his wardrobe.
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    Alongside building his collection of multicolored garments, he's also found time to release two albums, featuring guest vocals from country legends Willie Nelson and Johnny Lee.
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    Alongside building his collection of multicolored garments, he's also found time to release two albums, featuring guest vocals from country legends Willie Nelson and Johnny Lee.
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    With his sartorial choices at the 2017 British Open, Daly has certainly brightened up another tournament.
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    With his sartorial choices at the 2017 British Open, Daly has certainly brightened up another tournament.
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    For American golfer Paige Spiranac, who vehemently opposed the LPGA's new dress code policy, the Hawaiian number was a step in the right direction.
    "I like it. It's different," she posted on her Twitter account. "Let's just see how long it takes for golf traditionalists to say golf is ended and how outraged they are by the disrespect....of an untucked shirt."
    According to the official Kapalua Golf Resort Twitter page, Fowler's shirt was the best seller in the merchandise tent all day.
    With the days of plus fours and hickory clubs largely behind us, numerous fans contended the world No. 7 is helping bring the game to a younger generation.
    But not everyone was so enthused, with some calling his wardrobe choices "unprofessional" and others struggling to equate the outfit with his recent selection as the "Best-Mannered Person" of 2017.
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    One thing's for sure, if Fowler has anything to do with it, the line between the clubhouse and the catwalk will continue to blur.

      An untucked Hawaiian shirt might not fit the traditional preconceptions of what a professional golfer ought to look like, but Rickie Fowler has rarely followed the rulebook...
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      An untucked Hawaiian shirt might not fit the traditional preconceptions of what a professional golfer ought to look like, but Rickie Fowler has rarely followed the rulebook...
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      Fowler previously moved golf's fashion needle with his high-top shoes and jogging bottoms at the Abu Dhabi Championship. The golfing fraternity's more traditional elements might have been reaching for the defibrillator at the sight of these.
      Photos: Best and worst dressed golfers through the ages
      Fowler previously moved golf's fashion needle with his high-top shoes and jogging bottoms at the Abu Dhabi Championship. The golfing fraternity's more traditional elements might have been reaching for the defibrillator at the sight of these.
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      The funky Fowler has always pushed sartorial boundaries -- he is known for wearing the orange of his alma mater Oklahoma State in Sunday rounds.
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      The funky Fowler has always pushed sartorial boundaries -- he is known for wearing the orange of his alma mater Oklahoma State in Sunday rounds.
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      Fowler's 2016 get-up is a far cry from the threads of Harry Vardon, who won six British Opens and one U.S. Open between 1900 and 1914. But the Englishman paved the way for some of golf's later wardrobe whims.
      Photos: Best and worst dressed golfers through the ages
      Fowler's 2016 get-up is a far cry from the threads of Harry Vardon, who won six British Opens and one U.S. Open between 1900 and 1914. But the Englishman paved the way for some of golf's later wardrobe whims.
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      The Ryder Cup has always provided rich pickings for fashion critics - the 1951 British team were no exception with their voluminous trousers.
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      The Ryder Cup has always provided rich pickings for fashion critics - the 1951 British team were no exception with their voluminous trousers.
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      Arnold Palmer, one of golf's original "Big Three," championed the roll neck back in the day.
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      Arnold Palmer, one of golf's original "Big Three," championed the roll neck back in the day.
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      Before Rickie Fowler was even a glint in his parents' eyes, Gary Player was sporting the oversized baseball cap look.
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      Before Rickie Fowler was even a glint in his parents' eyes, Gary Player was sporting the oversized baseball cap look.
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      England's Nick Faldo was an icon of the knitwear world with his 1987 take on what's cool on the course.
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      England's Nick Faldo was an icon of the knitwear world with his 1987 take on what's cool on the course.
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      Tom Watson has spanned the eras but the flat cap is a look not seen so much on professional tours these days. The pleated brown slacks aren't hard to find.
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      Tom Watson has spanned the eras but the flat cap is a look not seen so much on professional tours these days. The pleated brown slacks aren't hard to find.
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      The Ryder Cup again, and Europe's 'brown' phase circa 1995.
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      The Ryder Cup again, and Europe's 'brown' phase circa 1995.
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      No golf fashion debate would be complete without mention of the late Payne Stewart, who made the plus four his own.
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      No golf fashion debate would be complete without mention of the late Payne Stewart, who made the plus four his own.
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      The 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline was controversial in more ways than one -- not least for these shirts with images of past U.S. teams.
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      The 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline was controversial in more ways than one -- not least for these shirts with images of past U.S. teams.
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      Briton Ian Poulter has made strides in the fashion arena in recent years, often taking us back to the era of Rupert the Bear trousers favoured by Watson in the 1970s.
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      Briton Ian Poulter has made strides in the fashion arena in recent years, often taking us back to the era of Rupert the Bear trousers favoured by Watson in the 1970s.
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      Poulter's Union Jack pants for the 2004 Open caused quite a flutter.
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      Poulter's Union Jack pants for the 2004 Open caused quite a flutter.
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      John Daly is still pushing the envelope with sartorial swagger. Still, makes a change from the ubiquitous beige chinos.
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      John Daly is still pushing the envelope with sartorial swagger. Still, makes a change from the ubiquitous beige chinos.
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      Ryan Moore is trialled the tie in a number of tournaments.
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      Ryan Moore is trialled the tie in a number of tournaments.
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      Luke Donald is a firm fan of the ice-white stride -- often seen down the disco as well on the golf course.
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      Luke Donald is a firm fan of the ice-white stride -- often seen down the disco as well on the golf course.
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      • Rickie Fowler continues to push golf's dress code boundaries
      • American star wore untucked Hawaiian shirt at first PGA Tour event of 2018

      (CNN)The golf clubhouse might be traditionally the realm of collared shirts, sweaters and sensible slacks but one man is doing more than most to modernize the game.

      Step forward Rickie Fowler, seen wearing an untucked Hawaiian shirt at this week's Sentry Tournament of Champions on the island of Maui.
      The American golfer tied for fourth after the first round, two shots off the leader Marc Leishman, but it was his sartorial selection that caused a stir.
      Having previously donned high-top shoes and jogging bottoms at a prestigious tournament in Abu Dhabi, the 29-year-old is coming ever closer to flouting the governing body's dress code.
      From the lurid colors of John Daly's trousers right back to the first swingers in the 17th century, golfers have always tried to stand out from the crowd.
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      From the lurid colors of John Daly's trousers right back to the first swingers in the 17th century, golfers have always tried to stand out from the crowd.
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      A portrait of William St. Clair of Rosslyn dating from around 1780. He was a member of the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (formerly known as the Gentleman Golfers of Edinburgh) who <a href="http://www.scottishgolfhistory.org/origin-of-golf-terms/rules-of-golf/" target="_blank">drew up the first known Rules of Golf</a>. The military style coat was a familiar sight on the links in that era, Fleming says. <br /><br />"Members of early golf societies in Scotland and England from the early 1700s onwards were quite frequently military men who would often have military style coats -- it was the fashion of the day to wear a button coat," Fleming told CNN. <br /><br />"Different societies had different colors -- red is an R&A color and other societies also wore red, but others wore blue, green, there are instances of yellow (coats). It was symbol of membership. They would have special buttons for different societies, in the same way today that clubs have their own crest on jumpers and jackets, blazers, club ties. They also served a practical purpose -- they were warm and highly visible."
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      A portrait of William St. Clair of Rosslyn dating from around 1780. He was a member of the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (formerly known as the Gentleman Golfers of Edinburgh) who drew up the first known Rules of Golf. The military style coat was a familiar sight on the links in that era, Fleming says.

      "Members of early golf societies in Scotland and England from the early 1700s onwards were quite frequently military men who would often have military style coats -- it was the fashion of the day to wear a button coat," Fleming told CNN.

      "Different societies had different colors -- red is an R&A color and other societies also wore red, but others wore blue, green, there are instances of yellow (coats). It was symbol of membership. They would have special buttons for different societies, in the same way today that clubs have their own crest on jumpers and jackets, blazers, club ties. They also served a practical purpose -- they were warm and highly visible."
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      Old Tom Morris, photographed around 1880, won the Open Championship four times. Dressed in hard-wearing and warm tweed, Morris, the son of a weaver, is widely regarded as the first professional golfer. <br /><br />"The early Open champions started to be known as pros," explains Fleming. "They won money in competitions and were backed by the gentlemen golfers who would act almost like sponsors. They would bet against one another, put up prize money, trophies."
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      Old Tom Morris, photographed around 1880, won the Open Championship four times. Dressed in hard-wearing and warm tweed, Morris, the son of a weaver, is widely regarded as the first professional golfer.

      "The early Open champions started to be known as pros," explains Fleming. "They won money in competitions and were backed by the gentlemen golfers who would act almost like sponsors. They would bet against one another, put up prize money, trophies."
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      A young King Edward VIII (right) seen here in 1916. Then the Prince of Wales, he was a golf lover and wore "typical golfing dress rather than royal wear," Fleming says. His relaxed choice of clothing extended to wearing Fair Isle sweaters, which he helped popularize. The distinctive, multicolored weave is named after the small island in Shetland off Scotland's northeast coast.<br /><br />When Edward was appointed Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in 1922, a crowd of 6,000 onlookers watched him complete the "Drive into Office" (a ceremony on the first tee to mark the start of a new club captain's tenure) wearing a round-neck Fair Isle sweater.<br /> <br />"Knitwear became a look of its own and people would wear it outside the golf course -- thanks in part to Scottish knitwear companies like Pringle and Lyle and Scott," Fleming says.
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      A young King Edward VIII (right) seen here in 1916. Then the Prince of Wales, he was a golf lover and wore "typical golfing dress rather than royal wear," Fleming says. His relaxed choice of clothing extended to wearing Fair Isle sweaters, which he helped popularize. The distinctive, multicolored weave is named after the small island in Shetland off Scotland's northeast coast.

      When Edward was appointed Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in 1922, a crowd of 6,000 onlookers watched him complete the "Drive into Office" (a ceremony on the first tee to mark the start of a new club captain's tenure) wearing a round-neck Fair Isle sweater.

      "Knitwear became a look of its own and people would wear it outside the golf course -- thanks in part to Scottish knitwear companies like Pringle and Lyle and Scott," Fleming says.
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      U.S. golf star Walter Hagen (left) shakes hands with Britain's Henry Cotton after the American won his fourth and final Open Championship at Muirfield in 1929. Dressed in plus fours, shirts, ties and v-neck sweaters, the pair were a dapper sight on the course. <br /><br />"Walter Hagen loved wearing smart clothing and was known to talk about being a millionaire. He really liked bright colors," Fleming said.
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      U.S. golf star Walter Hagen (left) shakes hands with Britain's Henry Cotton after the American won his fourth and final Open Championship at Muirfield in 1929. Dressed in plus fours, shirts, ties and v-neck sweaters, the pair were a dapper sight on the course.

      "Walter Hagen loved wearing smart clothing and was known to talk about being a millionaire. He really liked bright colors," Fleming said.
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      Australian golfer Harry Williams sported a particularly fine pair of plus fours, or knickerbockers as they were more commonly known, in 1931. <br /><br />"People always ask about the plus four and the plus two -- the difference is the width of fabric that's left at the knee. Plus fours equals four inches of fabric at the knee," Fleming says. <br /><br />"If you ask people to name the traditional golfing look, it's diamond jumpers and plus fours. They were worn for lots of outdoor pursuits and golfers took to the knickerbockers. Even at the time people debated whether you looked silly!"
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      Australian golfer Harry Williams sported a particularly fine pair of plus fours, or knickerbockers as they were more commonly known, in 1931.

      "People always ask about the plus four and the plus two -- the difference is the width of fabric that's left at the knee. Plus fours equals four inches of fabric at the knee," Fleming says.

      "If you ask people to name the traditional golfing look, it's diamond jumpers and plus fours. They were worn for lots of outdoor pursuits and golfers took to the knickerbockers. Even at the time people debated whether you looked silly!"
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      The late American golfer Payne Stewart revived the fashion for wearing plus fours and plus twos before his tragic death in 1999. <br /><br />"People sometimes turn up at St. Andrews to play the Old Course in plus fours because they want to wear this great outfit. Payne Stewart loved to wear outrageous things," Fleming says.
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      The late American golfer Payne Stewart revived the fashion for wearing plus fours and plus twos before his tragic death in 1999.

      "People sometimes turn up at St. Andrews to play the Old Course in plus fours because they want to wear this great outfit. Payne Stewart loved to wear outrageous things," Fleming says.
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      Female golf attire wasn't exactly progressive in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This outfit from circa. 1890 was typical of the heavy garb that women would wear.<br /><br />"They were passionate about the game and careful about how they were perceived. They wanted to keep a good reputation," Fleming says.
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      Female golf attire wasn't exactly progressive in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This outfit from circa. 1890 was typical of the heavy garb that women would wear.

      "They were passionate about the game and careful about how they were perceived. They wanted to keep a good reputation," Fleming says.
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      "A dainty and most becoming garment..." Two decades later and fashions were starting to change, as this advert from 1910 suggests.
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      "A dainty and most becoming garment..." Two decades later and fashions were starting to change, as this advert from 1910 suggests.
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      Four first-round competitors in a Ladies' Scottish Foursomes tournament on the Royal and Ancient Course in June 1928.<br /><br />Women golfers would sometimes wear what was called a "Miss Higgins Hoop."<br /><br />"It was really just a piece of elastic that was moved up to around their knees and designed to keep your skirt from blowing up in the wind -- women had to remain modest. Often what would happen is that they would weight their skirts with wire along the bottom edge rather than having the Miss Higgins Hoop," Fleming says. <br /><br />"During the 1920s and 1930s women's fashion in general changed -- there was less corsetry -- so golf fashion kind of reflects wider fashions."
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      Four first-round competitors in a Ladies' Scottish Foursomes tournament on the Royal and Ancient Course in June 1928.

      Women golfers would sometimes wear what was called a "Miss Higgins Hoop."

      "It was really just a piece of elastic that was moved up to around their knees and designed to keep your skirt from blowing up in the wind -- women had to remain modest. Often what would happen is that they would weight their skirts with wire along the bottom edge rather than having the Miss Higgins Hoop," Fleming says.

      "During the 1920s and 1930s women's fashion in general changed -- there was less corsetry -- so golf fashion kind of reflects wider fashions."
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      The elegant and striking figure of Gloria Minoprio caused a sensation at the English Ladies' Golf Championship in 1933 when she arrived carrying just one club and wearing trousers -- a <a href="http://www.scottishgolfhistory.org/early-womens-golf/iv-womens-golf-the-fashion-pages-/" target="_blank">first for a women golfer</a>. <br /><br />"She turned up using a one iron and wore an iconic outfit -- a pair of navy trousers quite high-waisted and well-fitting, a roll-neck sweater and a turban, all matching navy colors," Fleming says.<br /><br />"From that period onwards, more golfing women thought, 'Well, maybe I could wear slightly more interesting fashion choices on the golf course.'"<br /><br /><br /><br />
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      The elegant and striking figure of Gloria Minoprio caused a sensation at the English Ladies' Golf Championship in 1933 when she arrived carrying just one club and wearing trousers -- a first for a women golfer.

      "She turned up using a one iron and wore an iconic outfit -- a pair of navy trousers quite high-waisted and well-fitting, a roll-neck sweater and a turban, all matching navy colors," Fleming says.

      "From that period onwards, more golfing women thought, 'Well, maybe I could wear slightly more interesting fashion choices on the golf course.'"



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      Max Faulkner, Open champion in 1951, was a colorful presence on the fairways during the 1950s and 1960s.<br /><br />"He loved to wear bright colors and was known for being quite fun on the course. He was somebody who looked to make use of fashion," Fleming says.
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      Max Faulkner, Open champion in 1951, was a colorful presence on the fairways during the 1950s and 1960s.

      "He loved to wear bright colors and was known for being quite fun on the course. He was somebody who looked to make use of fashion," Fleming says.
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      Arnold Palmer teeing off at the 1960 Masters tournament. The American's victories at the 1961 and 1962 Open Championship helped revive interest in the sport's oldest and most prestigious trophy.<br /><br />"I would like to be remembered for bringing golf to a worldwide audience," Palmer, who was known for his stylish presence on the course, <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/19/sport/golf/golf-palmer-legend-trailblazer/index.html">told CNN in 2012</a>.<br /><br />"I liked a sharp crease in my slacks, my shoes polished to shine, while my shirts were conservative with a straight collar. It was a style I stuck with for most of my career."
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      Arnold Palmer teeing off at the 1960 Masters tournament. The American's victories at the 1961 and 1962 Open Championship helped revive interest in the sport's oldest and most prestigious trophy.

      "I would like to be remembered for bringing golf to a worldwide audience," Palmer, who was known for his stylish presence on the course, told CNN in 2012.

      "I liked a sharp crease in my slacks, my shoes polished to shine, while my shirts were conservative with a straight collar. It was a style I stuck with for most of my career."
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      Palmer's exploits in the UK inspired a young Jack Nicklaus to compete at the Open Championship. The 18-time major champion is pictured here at St. Andrews' Old Course in 1978, when he would win his third and final Claret Jug. Both Nicklaus, dubbed the "Golden Bear," and Arnold "The King" Palmer would exploit their on-course success with profitable clothing businesses off it.
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      Palmer's exploits in the UK inspired a young Jack Nicklaus to compete at the Open Championship. The 18-time major champion is pictured here at St. Andrews' Old Course in 1978, when he would win his third and final Claret Jug. Both Nicklaus, dubbed the "Golden Bear," and Arnold "The King" Palmer would exploit their on-course success with profitable clothing businesses off it.
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      Both Nicklaus and Palmer built successful clothing brands. Nicklaus' distinctive "Golden Bear" logo is known to golfers throughout the world and Palmer, with the help of the sports agent Mark McCormack, <a href="http://www.arnoldpalmer.com/brands/index.aspx" target="_blank">settled on an umbrella logo</a> for his wares. <br /><br />"People of that era did become more aware of branding and Jack Nicklaus was an early pioneer in that," Fleming says.
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      Both Nicklaus and Palmer built successful clothing brands. Nicklaus' distinctive "Golden Bear" logo is known to golfers throughout the world and Palmer, with the help of the sports agent Mark McCormack, settled on an umbrella logo for his wares.

      "People of that era did become more aware of branding and Jack Nicklaus was an early pioneer in that," Fleming says.
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      The trend of standing out on the links has been given new meaning by former Open champion John Daly in recent years. Although when he posed on St. Andrews' Swilcan Bridge with the Claret Jug in 1995, he wasn't quite so colorfully dressed.
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      The trend of standing out on the links has been given new meaning by former Open champion John Daly in recent years. Although when he posed on St. Andrews' Swilcan Bridge with the Claret Jug in 1995, he wasn't quite so colorfully dressed.
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      Known as "Wild Thing," Daly has cultivated a reputation for wearing exuberant designs, notably his garish trousers.
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      Known as "Wild Thing," Daly has cultivated a reputation for wearing exuberant designs, notably his garish trousers.
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      Here's a pair he wore at last year's Open Championship at Hoylake. What will he wear this year?
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      Here's a pair he wore at last year's Open Championship at Hoylake. What will he wear this year?
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      Britain's Ian Poulter has also earned a reputation for his loud clothing as much as his attacking golf.
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      Britain's Ian Poulter has also earned a reputation for his loud clothing as much as his attacking golf.
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      Poulter, seen here playing at New Delhi in 2008, has built a successful clothing business, IJP Design, and is unapologetic about what he wears during tournaments -- even this gold lamé top. <br /><br />"I wear what I want to wear as opposed to wearing what someone else wants me to wear," he told CNN earlier this year. "I'm quite a control freak from that standpoint. I like what I wear, so it's good for me to be able to promote that."
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      Poulter, seen here playing at New Delhi in 2008, has built a successful clothing business, IJP Design, and is unapologetic about what he wears during tournaments -- even this gold lamé top.

      "I wear what I want to wear as opposed to wearing what someone else wants me to wear," he told CNN earlier this year. "I'm quite a control freak from that standpoint. I like what I wear, so it's good for me to be able to promote that."
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      The PGA Tour's Player Policy states "players shall present a neat appearance in both clothing and personal grooming. Clothing worn by players shall be consistent with currently accepted golf fashion."
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      Fowler, though, defended his wardrobe, telling NBC the look was "very Maui" and joking his friends and fellow pros Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth couldn't pull it off.
      "I always like pushing the boundaries a little bit, while at the same time obviously still being respectful and honoring the game," Fowler told the Golf Channel.
      "I felt like this would be very fitting to start the week ... We're just having fun."

      Changing trends

      John Daly is one of the most colorful characters in sport.
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      John Daly is one of the most colorful characters in sport.
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      The American golfer, variously nicknamed "Wild Thing" and "The Lion," has certainly livened up the game's historically genteel dress code.
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      The American golfer, variously nicknamed "Wild Thing" and "The Lion," has certainly livened up the game's historically genteel dress code.
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      Despite well-documented battles with alcohol and gambling during his career, Daly is a two-time major winner.
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      Despite well-documented battles with alcohol and gambling during his career, Daly is a two-time major winner.
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      Daly burst onto the golf scene in 1991, winning the US PGA Championship by three shots in his rookie season.
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      Daly burst onto the golf scene in 1991, winning the US PGA Championship by three shots in his rookie season.
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      A spectator was tragically killed after being struck by lightning at the 1991 tournament. As a gesture of goodwill, Daly donated $30,000 of his $230,000 tournament winner's check to the victim's family.
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      A spectator was tragically killed after being struck by lightning at the 1991 tournament. As a gesture of goodwill, Daly donated $30,000 of his $230,000 tournament winner's check to the victim's family.
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      Renowned for his length off the tee, Daly went on to win the 1995 British Open at St Andrews, beating Italy's Costantino Rocca in a four-hole playoff.
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      Renowned for his length off the tee, Daly went on to win the 1995 British Open at St Andrews, beating Italy's Costantino Rocca in a four-hole playoff.
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      More than two decades on, Daly hasn't added to his tally of major titles.
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      More than two decades on, Daly hasn't added to his tally of major titles.
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      He has, however, certainly added to his wardrobe.
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      He has, however, certainly added to his wardrobe.
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      Alongside building his collection of multicolored garments, he's also found time to release two albums, featuring guest vocals from country legends Willie Nelson and Johnny Lee.
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      Alongside building his collection of multicolored garments, he's also found time to release two albums, featuring guest vocals from country legends Willie Nelson and Johnny Lee.
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      With his sartorial choices at the 2017 British Open, Daly has certainly brightened up another tournament.
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      With his sartorial choices at the 2017 British Open, Daly has certainly brightened up another tournament.
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      For American golfer Paige Spiranac, who vehemently opposed the LPGA's new dress code policy, the Hawaiian number was a step in the right direction.
      "I like it. It's different," she posted on her Twitter account. "Let's just see how long it takes for golf traditionalists to say golf is ended and how outraged they are by the disrespect....of an untucked shirt."
      According to the official Kapalua Golf Resort Twitter page, Fowler's shirt was the best seller in the merchandise tent all day.
      With the days of plus fours and hickory clubs largely behind us, numerous fans contended the world No. 7 is helping bring the game to a younger generation.
      But not everyone was so enthused, with some calling his wardrobe choices "unprofessional" and others struggling to equate the outfit with his recent selection as the "Best-Mannered Person" of 2017.
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      One thing's for sure, if Fowler has anything to do with it, the line between the clubhouse and the catwalk will continue to blur.