I was digging into something pretty interesting the other day, you know, just killing time online, and I stumbled upon this whole world of professional golfers with tattoos. It got me thinking, how many of these guys are actually inked up? So, I decided to roll up my sleeves and do a little investigation myself.
First off, I hit up the usual spots – your search engines, some sports forums, and a few golf fan sites. I was trying to get a feel for how common tattoos are among pro golfers. Turns out, it’s not as widespread as in some other sports, but it’s definitely a thing.
I started making a list of names. You’ve got your big shots like Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka – clean-cut, no tattoos as far as I could tell. Then there’s Rickie Fowler, who I found out has a few pieces of ink. This guy’s got some interesting ones, like his late swing coach’s signature on his wrist. That’s a pretty cool tribute, if you ask me.
- Rickie Fowler – Found out he’s got about six tattoos. A “G” on his elbow, some Japanese writing on his bicep, and a few others.
- Boo Weekley – This guy’s got sleeves on both arms. Definitely stands out.
- Max Homa – Has “Relentless” on his wrist. Simple, but I guess it fits the golf grind.
- Justin Thomas – He’s got a small one on his forearm, a little tribute to his family.
After that, I started looking for pictures. I mean, what’s a tattoo investigation without some visuals, right? I found some shots of Mollie Fankhauser from way back in 2009, rocking her tattoos during a tournament. Then there’s Boo Weekley – this dude’s got full sleeves on both arms. Now that’s a statement on the golf course.
I also checked out the official golf rules. Figured there might be something in there about tattoos, but nope. Nothing that says they’re not allowed. I guess as long as you’re following the dress code, you’re good.
So, after a few hours down this rabbit hole, I realized that while tattoos aren’t super common in pro golf, they’re out there. And they tell some pretty neat stories, like with Fowler’s tribute to his coach. It’s a cool little subculture within the sport, and I’m glad I took the time to check it out. It’s always interesting to see how athletes express themselves, on and off the course.
