British Open 2017: Jason Day rocks joggers that LPGA Tour players are now forbidden to wear

Jason Day’s choice of leggings during Thursday’s crisp opener of the British Open offered yet another example of the double standard facing women in sports.

Players sported all manner of cold-weather clothing (how ‘bout that Under Armour armless sweater, Jordan Spieth!).

But Day’s trousers captured the attention of Golf Channel commentators Nick Faldo and Steve Sands.

“What’s he wearing, his joggers?” Faldo wondered as Day prepared to hit his approach from the right rough on the par-4 third hole early into his first round.

Funny, that — unless you’re a woman on the LPGA who has just been informed by the fashionista police that the leg warmers Rickie Fowler regularly wears are absolutely forbidden in any tour event.

“Joggers are NOT allowed,” reads a line in an email to Golf Digest from the dress-code overlords, who, as of July 17, prohibit women golfers from competing in plunging necklines, leggings or short skirts, and workout gear.

While the strictures against what male pro golfers may wear have loosened considerably over the years — what with collarless polos increasingly making the scene on the PGA Tour, men in shorts during European Tour practice rounds, and John Daly’s Loudmouth couture — restricting how women express themselves fashion-wise seems positively retro and disrespectful.

No such limitations for men, who are rather unlikely to tee it up dressed in skorts or racerbacks. And it should be noted that LPGA players like Stacy Lewis and the flamboyant Christina Kim have no problem with the new mandate.

But joggers? Really, LPGA?

The only problem Sands had with Day’s britches was whether they could withstand the brisk temperatures at Royal Birkdale.

“Seems like his ankles would be a little chilly out there,” observed Sands, who was mighty impressed when Day nailed the shot, landing it neatly below the pin.

“Keeps hitting shots like that, he can wear whatever he wants,” he opined.

Nike, by the way, would prefer that Day’s “joggers” be called “flex pants.”