By Billy Condon
Trends come and go, especially in sports. From the short-shorts in the NBA to the oversize visors in golf that were sported by the likes of Tom Kite and Laura Davies (sorry David Toms), sports trends are in and out of style as often as Sergio changes putters.
Like all trends, it just takes an individual to spark the idea before others adopt a similar routine. From LeBron’s baby powder toss before a game, Big Papi’s pre-swing spit-clap and Paula Creamer’s pink outfit and golf ball, athletes have become synonymous with their individual trends. Not to mention that guy who wears red on Sundays. Here is a short list of examples in golf that help make our game unique, exciting and the source of conversation at the 19th hole.
-Any outfit by Ian Poulter
-John Daly’s new clothing endorser
-Boo Weekley and camouflage
-Bubba Watson and pink shafts
-Camilo Villegas’s Spider-man approach to reading putts
-Jim Furyk’s “back-off” putting routine
-Anthony Kim’s belt buckles
-Shingo Katayama’s cowboy hats
-Gary Player’s all-black attire
Photo Credit: Stuart Franklin - Getty Images
1 comment:
I would have to say that Ian Poulter's outfits are one of my favorite parts about watching the world golf events (Poulter's on the European tour, no?) I think that Kim should find something else this year because he has not been playing to his ability. Maybe that big belt buckle, and possibly his recently inflated ego, might be getting in the way of his golf game. I also think that the return of El Tigre may have something to do with adding pressue on Kim that wasn't there last year while he was injured. Who knows though.
Post a Comment