Joe Thomas explains why he is a "golf and flip-flops type of guy" and why it's a significant advantage over "chumps" who wear fancy, expensive golf shoes. (0:30)

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- There is golf attire and then there is Joe Thomas golf attire.

The Cleveland Browns' Pro Bowl left tackle participated in the team's charity golf tournament Thursday -- wearing flip-flops.

"I always do if I can," Thomas said, surrounded by participants wearing all manner of golf shoes. "At my age I just want to swing nice and easy."

There was no word on whether Thomas, 31, violated any of Westwood Country Club's dress code requirements.

Thomas and the rest of the team took part in one of their main charity fundraisers. Proceeds from this year's tournament will benefit education programs in the city of Cleveland through the Cleveland Browns Foundation.