RANK | MUSICIAN | HANDICAP | COMMENT |
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1 | Kenny G | 0.6 | Grammy Award-winning saxophonist an AT&T fixture |
2 | Vince Gill | 0 | Country star won PGA’s Distinguished Service Award in 2003 |
3 | Marty Roe | 0.8 | Lead singer/guitarist for country group Diamond Rio |
4 | Steve Azar | 0.9 | John Daly appears in country singer’s latest video |
5 | Adrian Young | 1.3 | No Doubt drummer lives next to Long Beach course |
6 | Rudy Gatlin | 2.4 | Youngest Gatlin Brother is best Gatlin golfer |
7 | Larry Gatlin | 3.8 | Lead singer/songwriter for Gatlin Brothers |
8 | Steve Gatlin | 3.9 | Middle brother worked with Tammy Wynette |
9 | Josh Kelley | 4 | Pop-rock artist grew up in Augusta, Ga. |
10 | Paul Brown | 5 | Called “The Babyface of smooth jazz” |
T-11. | Lloyd Cole | 5.3 | Frontman for the Commotions in the ’80s; solo artist today |
T-11. | Alice Cooper | 5.3 | Still touring at age 58; always has his clubs |
T-11. | Dan Tyminski | 5.3 | Acoustic guitarist/vocalist with Union Station |
14 | Alan White | 5.6 | Drummer since 1972 for progressive-rock band Yes |
T-15. | Darius Rucker | 6 | Lead singer for Hootie & The Blowfish |
T-15. | Jason Scheff | 6 | Bassist/singer replaced Peter Cetera in Chicago |
T-15. | Justin Timberlake | 6 | From ‘N Sync to solo artist; plays Hope and AT&T |
T-18. | Mac Davis | 6.2 | No. 1 hit in 1972: “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” |
T-18. | Huey Lewis | 6.2 | Still with The News … and singing in “Chicago” |
20 | Dweezil Zappa | 6.3 | Son of legendary guitarist Frank; plays at Lakeside in L.A. |
21 | Glen Campbell | 6.5 | Rhinestone Cowboy still playing in AT&T at age 70 |
22 | Robby Krieger | 6.8 | Guitarist for The Doors is longtime member at Riviera C.C. |
T-23. | Engelbert Humperdinck | 8.1 | Bel-Air member is 70 and still touring |
T-23. | Will Pugh | 8.1 | Lead singer for pop-punk band Cartel |
25 | George Strait | 8.4 | 53 No. 1 singles, 19 No. 1 country albums |
T-26. | John Lodge | 8.6 | Bass player/singer/songwriter for the Moody Blues |
T-26. | Tom Politzer | 8.6 | Tenor saxophonist joined Tower of Power in 2002 |
28 | Clay Walker | 9 | Country singer belongs to Champions G.C. |
29 | Branford Marsalis | 9.3 | Former “Tonight Show” musical director now tours |
30 | Thomas Hampson | 9.7 | Top American opera singer is based in Austria |
31 | Ray Benson | 9.8 | Singer/guitarist for Grammy-winning Asleep at the Wheel |
T-32. | Kix Brooks | 10 | Half of popular country music duo Brooks & Dunn |
T-32. | Joe Diffie | 10 | First single “Home” is one of his many No. 1 country hits |
T-32. | John Michael Montgomery | 10 | Seven No. 1 country songs, including “I Swear” |
T-32. | Joe Don Rooney | 10 | Lead singer/guitarist for country’s Rascal Flatts |
36 | Michael Bolton | 10.1 | Won Grammy in ’92 for “When a Man Loves a Woman” |
37 | Don Felder | 10.2 | Eagles guitarist (1974-2001) played in ’06 Dunhill Links |
38 | Johnny Mathis | 10.5 | American pop-music icon plays at Riviera C.C. |
T-39. | Mark Bryan | 11 | Lead guitarist for Hootie & The Blowfish |
T-39. | Pat Green | 11 | Country singer opened for Dave Matthews last summer |
T-39. | Mark Miller | 11 | Frontman for country band Sawyer Brown |
T-39. | Anne Murray | 11 | First Canadian female singer to top U.S. charts |
43 | Paul Barrere | 11.1 | Guitarist/singer/songwriter for Little Feat |
44 | Roger Waters | 11.7 | Pink Floyd singer/songwriter plays at Sunningdale |
T-45. | Dean Felber | 12 | Bass player for Hootie and The Blowfish |
T-45. | Matthew Polenzani | 12 | Lyric tenor starring with Metropolitan Opera |
T-45. | Bryn Terfel | 12 | Welsh baritone; one of opera’s best-known performers |
48 | Tico Torres | 12.1 | Bon Jovi drummer made cut in ’06 Dunhill Links pro-am |
T-49. | Barbara Bonney | 12.6 | London-based American lyric soprano |
T-49. | Glenn Frey | 12.6 | Founding member of the Eagles and a Bel-Air member |
T-51. | Pat Boone | 14.8 | Hosts annual celebrity event in Hixson, Tenn. |
T-51. | Smokey Robinson | 14.8 | Legendary Motown man plays at MountainGate in L.A. |
T-53. | Luther Campbell | 15 | Rap star managed and performed for 2 Live Crew |
T-53. | Toby Keith | 15 | Country star is part-owner of Belmar G.C. in Norman, Okla. |
T-53. | Charley Pride | 15 | Legendary country vocalist came to golf after baseball |
T-53. | Kenny Rankin | 15 | Singer/songwriter still tours nationally |
57 | Stephen Stills | 15.9 | Traded guitar lessons for golf lessons with Payne Stewart |
T-58. | Trace Adkins | 16 | New CD entered Billboard’s Country Album Chart at No. 1 |
T-58. | Taylor Hicks | 16 | Reigning “American Idol” played in high school |
T-58. | Willie Nelson | 16 | Owns nine-hole Pedernales G.C. near Austin |
T-58. | Jon Mikl Thor | 16 | Canadian bodybuilder is frontman for metal band Thor |
62 | Celine Dion | 16.8 | Playing a lot less than she used to, but still a golfer |
63 | Bob Dylan* | 17 | Has been seen playing at Malibu C.C. |
T-64. | Joshua Bell | 18 | Grammy-winning classical violinist |
T-64. | Snoop Dogg | 18 | Hip-hop icon says he shoots “about 90” |
T-64. | Mick Fleetwood | 18 | Lives in Hawaii; plays often with Willie Nelson |
T-64. | Steve Miller | 18 | He’s 63, still touring and playing lots of golf |
T-64. | Vince Neil | 18 | M?tley Cr?e singer plays at Blackhawk C.C. in Northern Calif. |
T-64. | Jeffrey Osborne | 18 | R&B singer (“On the Wings of Love”) plays in L.A. |
T-64. | Jim (Soni) Sonefeld | 18 | Founding member, drummer for Hootie & The Blowfish |
T-64. | Eddie Van Halen | 18 | Guitarist is another member at Lakeside |
72 | Neil Young | 18.6 | Played in 2003 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am |
73 | Mike Mills | 18.9 | REM bassist once parred 12th, 13th and 14th at Augusta |
74 | Royston Langdon | 19.2 | Liv Tyler’s husband is bassist/singer for rock’s Arckid |
T-75. | Eric Church | 20 | Country musician played high school golf |
T-75. | Brian McKnight | 20 | Grammy-nominated pop and R&B singer/songwriter |
T-75. | Graham Nash | 20 | Hole-in-one with a 1-iron (183 yards) got him hooked |
T-78. | Joey McIntyre | 22 | From New Kids on the Block to Broadway to film |
T-78. | Fee Waybill | 22 | Longtime lead singer for The Tubes |
80 | Meat Loaf | 24 | Rock singer/actor played in celebrity Ryder Cup in Wales |
T-81. | Michael (Flea) Balzary | 25 | Bassist for Red Hot Chili Peppers plays at Malibu C.C. |
T-81. | Peter Cetera | 25 | Former Chicago singer has enjoyed successful solo career |
T-81. | Chris Kilmore | 25 | DJ Killmore is turntablist for rock group Incubus |
T-81. | Eddie Money | 25 | Plays in charity events when not performing |
T-81. | Jason Mraz | 25 | Pop-rock/jazz singer opened for the Rolling Stones |
T-81. | Robin Zander | 25 | Lead singer, guitarist for Cheap Trick |
T-87. | Marc Anthony | 28 | J.Lo’s husband has played in Michael Jordan’s event |
T-87. | Mike Jones | 28 | Houston rapper’s debut album sold more than a million |
89 | Raekwon | 30 | American rapper is part of Wu-Tang Clan from NYC |
90 | Clint Black | 30.9 | Country star posted a dozen scores in July |
91 | Charlie Daniels | 32 | Loves the game but struggles to break 100 |
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T-92. | André 3000 | 33 | Andre Benjamin of OutKast took lessons as a kid |
T-92. | Tommy Lee | 33 | Mötley Crüe drummer plays in charity events |
T-92. | Richie Sambora | 33 | Bon Jovi guitarist plays a few rounds a year |
T-95. | Nick Lachey | 35 | Pop singer (98 Degrees) and Jessica Simpson’s ex-husband |
T-95. | Kid Rock | 35 | Hits it a mile, in all directions, says one observer |
97 | Natalie Maines | 35.5 | Dixie Chick has played in charity golf events |
NEW TO THE GAME | |||
98 | Lance Bass | 36 | Former bass singer for pop group ‘N Sync |
99 | Steven Tyler | 36.4 | Aerosmith frontman excited about the game |
100 | Pink | 40.4 | Learning from motocross star/husband Carey Hart |
Top 100 musician golfers
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The table below contains a list of the top 100 golfers in music. Everyone from Smokey Robinson to Snoop Dogg is on there so see how you fare against the stars…
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