There is a lot of talk in the golf word about growing the game. PGA tour golfers have taken that to mean they should grow their beards. Arnie, Ben, and Byron may not have approved, but I'd like to think Old Tom Morris is looking down on this hairy bunch and stroking his beard in satisfaction.





1. Graeme McDowell





Graeme McDowell won the 2010 US Open

sporting a beard and a cardigan.









2. Hunter Mahan





If only Hunter's scores were as "in the red" as his beard.









3. Graham Dalaet





The Canadian's game doesn't often live up

to the lofty standards set by his beard.









4. Thomas Bjorn





Bjorn never won a major despite his magnificent beard.









5. Frank Nobilo





Frank Nobilo had the only beard on Tour for years.









6. Jose Maria Olazabal





The Spaniard doesn't grow a beard often,

but when he does, it's fantastic.









7. Victor Dubuisson





Facial hair doesn't come any more French than Victor's.









8. Matt Kuchar





Golly gee that's a nice beard, Kooch!









9. Darren Clarke





Mr. Clarke enjoys a cigar, a pint, and a well-coifed beard.









10. Jason Day





A baby beard to conceal the big bomber's baby face.









11. Shane Lowry





The jolly Irishman shaves strokes not his face.





12. Retief Goosen





The sweet swinging South African grows a great beard.





13. Bill Murray





He's not a pro, but golf wouldn't be the same without him.









14. Dustin Johnson





Famous as much for his off the course selfies

and snortings as his bigger than life golf game.

He also has a beard.





15. Lucas Glover





He once won the US Open at Bethpage Black.

Now he hoardes all of his greatness in his bushy beard.









16. Alvaro Quiros





Impressive beard, Alvaro.





17. Francisco Molinari





The best Italian beard in golf.









18. Old Tom Morris





Our most famous golfing forefather

had a beard for the ages.









19. Paul Casey





An underrated golfer with an underrated beard.









20. Sergio Garcia





Love him or hate, El Niño's got una barba fantastica.









21. Boo Weekley





Not sure why Boo felt compelled to shave all those years.

Looking good, Boo.









22. Steven Fox





It's good to see the up and comers starting the beards early.









23. Tiger Woods





2000 Tiger didn't have a beard, but Asst. Capt. Woods does.









24. Cameron Tringale





Cameron had his beard before it was cool.









25. Justin Leonard





Even Ryder Cub hero Justin Leonard has a beard now.









26. Andrew "Beef" Johnston





A guy named Beef has the most popular beard on tour .









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Ten years ago I couldn't have made a list half this long. Golf has come a long way. Who would you add to the list?