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 G![]()
0.0 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 Gill![]()
0.8 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 Azar![]()
1.3 Singer-songwriter played almost daily with college roommate, listening on headphones to Springsteen, Mellencamp and Seger. 6. Adrian Young![]()
1.4 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: