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November 29th, 2012, 14:50 GMT · By

Michael Jordan Banned from Golf Club for Wearing Cargo Pants

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Michael Jordan has been banned from Miami golf club for refusing to change out of cargo pants
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Few would want to willingly dissociate themselves from Michael Jordan but the owners of an exclusive Miami golf club are definitely among them. The basketball legend has just been banned from the club, it has emerged.

Before you imagine some sort of violent scenario that might have resulted in his dismissal from the club, don’t: it was nothing as serious as that.

In fact, it all came down to a pair of pants – well, actually two, the one Jordon was wearing and refusing to change out of, and the one he should have changed into.

Indeed, the sports legend violated the club’s dress code and got the boot in return, The Hollywood Gossip reports.

“Playing with a member at La Gorce Country Club, Jordan defied a dress code by wearing cargo (multi-pocketed pants) and denied requests to change out of them,” the celebrity e-zine says.

“The greatest basketball player ever was asked to adhere to club attire – Bermuda shorts – during the round, but continued to play in pants, and was told to leave,” notes the same media outlet.

The ban was issued on the spot, with a spokesperson for the golf club making sure to tell the press that Jordan, as much of a legend as he is, “will not be invited back.”

As was to be expected, the story immediately blew up online, with various media outlets and regular people taking to social media to joke on Jordan’s mishap.

GQ, for one, is using the opportunity to have a laugh and, at the same time, remind the world that this is, after all, “the worst dressed man in the universe.”

In fact, “Michael Jordan's style: so bad, it gets him kicked out of places,” the publication writes. It also suggests this could be a wake-up call for Michael.

“We love you Michael Jordan, but it may be time for a style intervention,” it writes.


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Comment #1 by: ben1 on 29 Nov 2012, 15:28 UTC reply to this comment

These athletes think they are above all. They do not have to adhere to the rules that all other mere mortals do. They can break the law, much less a dress code violation. I admire this club in holding him to the standard that all others are asked to. Now if only our schools and other institutions would hold these athletes to the code that all the rest of us must, maybe they would not grow up to be the prima donnas they are!!!!

Comment #1.1 by: bobby on 29 Nov 2012, 18:30 GMT

jealous much....

Comment #1.2 by: Outlaw on 29 Nov 2012, 19:16 GMT

If I were Jordan I would buy the course fire the guy who stepped to me and have his car towed!

Comment #1.3 by: gman on 29 Nov 2012, 20:27 GMT

Very well said, one set of rules for everyone

Comment #1.4 by: seagrass21 on 29 Nov 2012, 23:11 GMT

Well said. Just because he's an over-indulged, over-paid former professional athlete doesn't mean rules don't apply to Michael Jordan. He's nothing more than a run-of-the-mill bully infatuated with his perceived 'power' and financial clout. Money doesn't equal class. Never has. Never will. Play by the rules, Mike. Or suffer the consequences. What a concept!

Comment #1.5 by: jh on 30 Nov 2012, 04:05 GMT

I agree with this comment.


Comment #2 by: St. Louis on 29 Nov 2012, 15:30 UTC reply to this comment

Michael Jordan dont worry about that they will be wishing you was there. Now you gonna get even more invites and interviews about this matter and they will pay you. Put them same pants on the market and name the after the the guy that kicked you out of the club, see how much they sell for.

Comment #2.1 by: JefeDel on 29 Nov 2012, 20:00 GMT

Idiots all!!

Rules and principles are instituted for a reason. No one's status should exempt him/her from following and abiding by rules. MJ knew the rule about the dress code. Either don't attend because you don't want to abide by the code or choose to abide by the code and play. It's that simple. Rules and codes and principles are good for everyone and prevent chaos and allows for order. 2 + 2 = 4. No matter how much you want to change it one way or the other and no matter "who" you are, the principle and true answer is unalterable.

Comment #2.2 by: robo on 29 Nov 2012, 20:52 GMT

First of all Mr. Jordan knows the rules of attire at all private golf courses. He chose to break the rules of a private club and took a chance that he would be asked to change or leave, he chose to leave and therefore was removed from the guest list. Why are you people who don't play golf at a private course making comments on something you know nothing about! The comments about Mr. Jordan buying the course and firing the Mgmt. is ridiculous to much mental m-sturb-tion, get over it and move on.


Comment #3 by: geneinashfork on 29 Nov 2012, 15:49 UTC reply to this comment

Why can't he wear what he wants, where he wants?? I certainly do and no one has banned me from anywhere I go....

Comment #3.1 by: Saturn on 29 Nov 2012, 18:36 GMT

Probably because where you go, they don't have dress code rules. So you mean if you go to a club and decide to wear a football jersey they don't kick you out? Cause where I'm from, that's against their dress code.

Comment #3.2 by: realisticman on 29 Nov 2012, 22:45 GMT

why dont you invite MJ to your house and if shows up in a jock strap will you let him in???? The problem is we make a rule and everytime some brakes the rule it seems to be O K.


Comment #4 by: RN on 29 Nov 2012, 15:56 UTC reply to this comment

He made a choice to not follow their rules, they made the choice to not have him come back. If he wants to make his own dress code, he could just outright buy the place out of his pocket change and fire the people that kicked him out.


Comment #5 by: bink on 29 Nov 2012, 16:04 UTC reply to this comment

we should boycott the south florida golf course and support mike cause if he cant get a fair deal then you already no


Comment #6 by: Yardie58 on 29 Nov 2012, 16:51 UTC reply to this comment

As they say in Texas, "rules is rules". I don't blame them for taking that stance.


Comment #7 by: Better things to do on 29 Nov 2012, 17:04 UTC reply to this comment

Style Intervention? Seriously? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. Is that similar to some people thinking you won't go to heaven if a woman wear slacks to church? Ridiculous! Find something worthy to write about.


Comment #8 by: joe on 29 Nov 2012, 18:19 UTC reply to this comment

u must be a moron to offend a legend like jordan for something so trivial and idiotic
major PR FAIL

Comment #8.1 by: JefeDel on 29 Nov 2012, 20:01 GMT

Actually Joe...it is a PR homerun!

Comment #8.2 by: silver on 29 Nov 2012, 20:16 GMT

I'm sure Nike Golf will send him some golf shorts.

Comment #8.3 by: waltri on 30 Nov 2012, 03:11 GMT

A dress code outside on the course ? This is a silly reason to bar anyone.
Who needs a fashion police department?

Comment #8.4 by: gLo on 30 Nov 2012, 03:37 GMT

I agree. really.....over pants?? I also agree with the other guy who said, he should buy the golf club and fire the guy. Oh, they might ban him from purchasing too.


Comment #9 by: johnny on 29 Nov 2012, 19:35 UTC reply to this comment

Maybe Michael should sponcer a golf tournament at the closest golf course. Its always about money and they were afraid Michaels pants might get some noses up.


Comment #10 by: gman on 29 Nov 2012, 20:22 UTC reply to this comment

No one is above rules and policy, even MJ


Comment #11 by: GWiz on 29 Nov 2012, 21:30 UTC reply to this comment

Ha, Woodlands GC Sunriver OR. banned a guy for wearing,'Michael Jordan' shorts.


Comment #12 by: Cire55x on 29 Nov 2012, 22:04 UTC reply to this comment

As usual stuffy old white men with absolutely no sense of humor. Idiotic policy


Comment #13 by: Patricia Diane Carter Jones on 30 Nov 2012, 05:49 UTC reply to this comment

I know they know how hot it is out there. My Lord give him a break. Change the rule they change them all the time and break them too. First of all I know you dont really wont him there anyway. How you going to ban Micheal Jordan. You have paid his dues in life! Yes I am so very upset about this mess!!!!
God Bless


Comment #14 by: Eddie on 30 Nov 2012, 15:39 UTC reply to this comment

Basically you people who are saying the ban is good have no grasp of reality. First of all the guy was a guest of a member. He didn't ask if he could play on that course. Second of all is that it has nothing to do with taste or culture. It has to do with people thinking they are above everyone else and you have to be like us or you can't play for a day. Not having the proper style of shorts? Give me a break. Furthermore don't compare this county club and it's dress code with a school dress code or any other place where a dress code really matters. Doing so just shows more stupidity of not knowing what is important. THIS IS NOT IMPORTANT! Neither is GQ. Hollywood made a movie about these kind of courses. CADDYSHACK.

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