RANK/MUSICIAN HDCP COMMENT 1. Rudy Gatlin+1.3 Singer's touted motivational speaking must have contributed to improvement from 2.4 Index in 2006; plays at Royal Oaks in Dallas, where he shot 68 in June. 2. Kenny G0.0 Jazz saxophonist was our No. 1 in 2006; says his proudest athletic moment was hitting a great drive in front of Jack Nicklaus. (Read more about Kenny G) 3. Marty Roe 0.2 Vocalist and acoustic guitarist for Diamond Rio plays at Nashville Golf & Athletic Club; improved his Index over summer months. 4. Vince Gill0.8 Country singer, on tour through November, has raised millions for junior golf with his "Vinny" pro-celebrity event; The First Tee Nashville facility is called The VinnyLinks. 5. Steve Azar1.3 Singer-songwriter played almost daily with college roommate, listening on headphones to Springsteen, Mellencamp and Seger. 6. Adrian Young1.4 Drummer for No Doubt with mohawk cut belongs to two clubs in San Diego area. (Read more about Adrian Young) 7. Steve Gatlin 3.4 Hasn't improved as dramatically as No. 1 younger brother, but he's down from 3.9 in '06. 8. Larry Gatlin 3.5 Went from gospel to country to Broadway. 9. Dan Tyminski 4.4 Ten-time Grammy winner released his second solo album, "Wheels," in June. 10. Griffin House 5 Singer-songwriter grew up playing at Springfield (Ohio) Country Club, where his scratch-player dad is a former club champ.
Ride the Lightning
As if more proof of the evil of golf is needed, here are the Top 100 Musicians in Golf: