Most controversial faces of golf

[TN94z]

I was browsing though some articles yesterday and found one that was fairly old.  It was a list of the tour's most controversial players.  That kind of got me thinking about today's game and the new faces as well as some situations with the vets on tour.

Let's say top 10.....who would be included in your top 10 most controversial faces of golf list?  They don't have to be players. They can be announcers, teachers, etc....

[MSchott]

I'm not sure how we define controversial in the context of golf.

Tiger Woods is of course controversial. Many intensely dislike him but no one can resist talking about him.

Johnny Miller is outspoken.

I guess Ricky Fowler is controversial due to his wardrobe.

Rory Sabbatini can be controversial.

Ian Poulter speaks his mind.

Ernie Els has made pointed comments this year but in general is not at all controversial.

David Feherty can be controversial.

Overall, golf is a pretty tame sport and most of it's figures are rather bland.

[TN94z]

Controversial could be comments about fellow players, tempers on the course, always in the news (not in a good way) off the course, etc....

For instance,

Tiger for the obvious recent reasons

John Daly for all of his drinking and gambling off the course

Garcia for his temper on the course

Pat perez for his temper

Johnny Miller as you stated

Stevie Willims

Hank Haney

Kellie Tilghman for the Tiger comment

Garrigus....

There is quite a bit of controversy surrounding such a "bland" list of players.

[Sticky]

How about Gary McCord for the bikini wax comment

also Fuzzy Zoeller for the fried chicken

[colin007]

How about Gary McCord for the bikini wax comment also Fuzzy Zoeller for the fried chicken

People overrated to the first one and the second was just plain old ignorant on Fuzzys part.

[redandwhiterob]

Some of the behavior of Colin Montgomrie on the course over the years has been disgraceful

[Shorty]

Originally Posted by redandwhiterob

Some of the behavior of Colin Montgomrie on the course over the years has been disgraceful

For example??

[redandwhiterob]

Originally Posted by Shorty

For example??

After one bad stoke he turned to a Sky sports cameraman and asked if he had a problem. When the cameraman replied no. Monty paused before telling the confused fella ' Just remember. you are only here because of me'

Always been the same with Monty, quick to blame anybody but himself

[Shorty]

Originally Posted by redandwhiterob

Always been the same with Monty, quick to blame anybody but himself

No - ignorant spectators have been quick to think that someone who gives honest answers at press conferences is arrogant.

Which he can be, but not for the reasons that most people think.

[MSchott]

Originally Posted by Shorty

No - ignorant spectators have been quick to think that someone who gives honest answers at press conferences is arrogant.

Which he can be, but not for the reasons that most people think.

Agree. Colin is honest and frank. And US galleries have been quite hostile to him over the years.

[Wansteadimp]

Originally Posted by Shorty

For example??

Monty has fallen out with crowds - not controversial in my book.

The replacing of the ball in the Far East (Indonisea - I think) is controversial and continues to be so.

What isn't controversial is his commentery and analysis - happy to talk about himself - think Gary Player but without the Majors to back it up - insightful analysis/critiscm of another pro not a chance.

[uttexas]

The most controversial faces of golf: Spectators that yell "mashed potatoes" or "get in the hole" The R&A; for allowing the belly putter and the modern golf ball Spectators/media for taking pictures during a player's backswing Spectators talking on cell phones/not setting them to silent. Slow players Peter Kostis' title of swing expert