It’s never had a dress code. Only the TV table would be asked to wear a polo shirt or better.
Without Pat there, there is probably no one to remind the TV table players.
The difference this year is all tables are streamed via DigitalPool and their YouTube syndicates, so the sweats plus hoodie outfit is now visible to all.
Or not visible, lol, through the eerie lens. I love the streaming and for sure they are stuck with whatever the lighting conditions are and so forth, so not complaining. The few I watched last night live when they emerged from the shadows were by and large dressed fine, but sure, a very casual vibe, but I'd guess that is the vibe when you've got 500 or more folks getting together for pool.