A new wave of trendy players are making golf sexy.
The Brit pack, including spiky-haired Ian Poulter and chirpy Paul Casey, lead the way.
Footballers like Michael Owen love playing a round, while Radio 1's DJ Spoony is taking golf to the inner cities. But who is golf's king of cool and who finds a fashion bunker? We take six stars on our style course (par 71) to find out...
IAN POULTER
Round One - Looks
Hedgehog in serious road traffic accident. Hair boasts red and white streaks in honour of his beloved Arsenal FC.
Score: 74 (3 over par)
 | Age: 27 Did you know?: Once injured after falling over golf bag Call him: Jack The Lad |
Round Two - Chat
He's got the lot. The prince of Herts was born in Hitchin, raised in Stevenage. A proper Mockney. Sorted.
Score: 65 (-3)
Round Three - Celeb double
King of the Jungle Phil 'Tuffers' Tufnell. Happy days, Poults, happy days.
Score: 69 (-5)
Round Four - Style
Celebrated a trophy win with baby daughter. Sofa so good for laidback daddy cool.
Score: 71 (-5)
Hole in one - Sought claret tinge in hair as he competed for Claret Jug at Sandwich.
In the rough - Barbers was full. May miss the cut twice. Total cool: Five under par.
SERGIO GARCIA
| Age: 23 Did you know? Plays golf with Brazil's Ronaldo - handicap 14 Call him: El Nino |
Round One - Looks
Cheeky Spanish babyface.
Score: 72 (+1)
Round Two - Chat
Bubbly. Let slip that Steve McManaman may leave Sergio's beloved Real Madrid for Arsenal.
Score: 68 (-2)
Round Three - Celeb double
Italian jockey Frankie Dettori.
Score: 69 (-4)
Round Four - Style
Euro chic. Prone to tantrums.
Score: 71 (-4)
Hole in one - Threw ball into lake after bad Ryder Cup putt.
In the rough - Cried with mum when last in 1999 Open. Total cool: Four under
TIGER WOODS
| Age: 27 Did you know?: Real name is Eldrick Woods Call him: God's gift |
Round One - Looks
Toothy grin says it all.
Score: 70 (-1)
Round Two - Chat
Minimum fuss. Earnest. Focus, Tiger, focus.
Score: 73 (+1)
Round Three - Celeb double
There's only one Tiger Woods.
Score: 69 (-1)
Round Four - Style
Swoosh swish. Sponsors Nike have Tiger Woods fashion range.
Score: 69 (-3)
Hole in one - Major player. Sporting icon.
In the rough - Gets snappy with snappers. Total cool: Three under
JESPER PARNEVIK
| Age: 38 Did you know? Named third daughter Pebble Peach after his favourite course, Pebble Beach Call him: Eccentric |
Round One - Looks
Multi-coloured lamp-post.
Score: 71 (-)
Round Two - Chat
Amiable. Fabulous broken English.
Score: 66 (-5)
Round Three - Celeb double
Punch (As in Judy)
Score: 73 (-3)
Round Four - Style
Upturned cap, stand-out sideburns, sweater, and strides. Diamond geezer.
Score: 73 (-1)
Hole in one - Tee behind his ear.
In the rough - Keen bridge player/magician
(Penalty stroke). Total cool: Level par
COLIN MONTGOMERIE
| Age: 40 Did you know? An unofficial ambassador for Scotland Call him: Older and wiser |
Round One - Looks
Younger than you think.
Score: 73 (+2)
Round Two - Chat
Eloquent. Occasional strop.
Score: 68 (-1)
Round Three - Celeb double
Mrs Doubtfire.
Score: 71 (-1)
Round Four - Style
Man at C&A.
Score: 74 (+2)
Hole in one - Had a go at the Americans.
In the rough - Withdrew from Open after trip over step.
Likes DIY (Two penalty strokes). Total cool: Four over par
JOHN DALY
| Age: 37 Did you know? Weighs 16 stone (220lbs) Call him: Big hitter |
Round One - Looks
Larger than life.
Score: 75 (+4)
Round Two - Chat
A lot to talk about. Drink, drugs, gambling. Golf's slightly reformed bad boy.
Score: 68 (+1)
Round Three - Celeb double
Captain Caveman.
Score: 72 (+2)
Round Four - Style
No nonsense. Beer belly.
Score: 73 (+4)
Hole in one - Threw putter into lake after bad round.
In the rough - His 11-track album My Life
(Three penalty strokes). Total cool: Seven over
MMIX
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