Golf is a sport of patience, precision, and a whole lot of personal pride. From mirror-checking mid-round to rocking custom belts and logos, these players cared almost as much about their image as they did about their swing.
Some golfers just couldn’t resist the spotlight—or a camera lens. Whether it was the hair, the wardrobe, or the signature strut, these guys weren’t shy about making golf look good.
15. Sergio Garcia
Sergio always played with fire, and his confidence bordered on full-blown vanity. He was the type to watch his highlights like they were Oscar reels.
14. Rickie Fowler
The bright colors, the flat-brim hats, the matching everything—it was a whole vibe. Rickie treated every round like a runway, and he made sure everyone was looking.
13. Jesper Parnevik
With that flipped-bill cap and Euro rockstar style, Jesper didn’t just play golf—he performed it. The man once credited his tan to volcanic ash, and that about sums it up.
12. Ian Poulter
Poulter’s closet is practically a shrine to himself, and that’s just how he likes it. If fashion were a major, he’d have a green jacket in that, too.
11. Tiger Woods
Tiger wasn’t just great—he knew he was great, and that confidence often crossed into vanity. From fist pumps to post-round stares, the aura was as curated as his resume.
10. Adam Scott
The swing. The smile. The swoop of hair. Adam Scott has always looked like he stepped out of a cologne ad before hitting the back nine.
9. Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson engineered his game and his body with the precision of a lab scientist—and wasn’t shy about showing it off. Vanity was part of the brand.
8. Rory Sabbatini
Sabbatini didn’t just want to win—he wanted to be seen winning. His reputation for arrogance wasn’t just hearsay; he wore it like a badge of honor.
7. Dustin Johnson
Cool, aloof, and always composed, DJ’s chill exterior masked a mirror-friendly mindset. The man never met a photo op he didn’t nail.
6. Gary Player
Gary was flexing his physique long before it was trendy. He wasn’t shy about letting everyone know he was the fittest 80-something on the planet.
5. Brooks Koepka
Brooks made it clear: he loved majors, money, and the mirror. The self-assurance was sky-high, and his IG game backed it up.
4. Greg Norman
The Shark had swagger and style—and he made sure you noticed both. With his tan, tailored polos, and massive brand empire, Greg practically trademarked golf vanity.
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3. Phil Mickelson
Lefty always knew how to steal a scene, whether it was with a thumbs-up or a smug grin. He played to the crowd and often played up his legend.
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2. Cam Smith
Cam’s mullet became an icon, and you don’t keep a haircut like that without a little ego. He turned “laid-back” into a personal brand, but make no mistake—he liked the spotlight.
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1. Rory McIlroy
Rory’s game speaks for itself, but his love of the camera and curated image has always been front and center. From fashion deals to magazine covers, Rory leaned into the spotlight like it was a second career.
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