Oh, how times are changing in golf. Sometimes what a PGA Tour player wears during a major championship can create as much buzz as how he performed in the tournament. It's in this spirit that Golf Digest created The Hackel award that I'll present to the most stylish golfer at some of the biggest events in professional golf. At the end of the year, I'll present a special award to the nattiest player who impressed me the most.
The first Hackel award goes to Trevor Immelman, not that he needs additional pats on the back for his Masters victory. As they say in South Africa, Veels Geluk mate! (that's Afrikaans for congratulations). Immelman might seem an obvious choice for The Hackel, being the Masters winner and all, but there's more to The Hackel than looking good in a green jacket. Immelman was already my style favorite after only the first round and by Sunday evening at the green jacket presentation, I knew who deserved The Hackel. Immelman combines athleticism with a casual elegance and proves you can look like a sportsman and a gentleman at the same time. Sure he's a pro, but examining his wardrobe offers plenty of good style advice for the everyday golfer.
Let's take a look at why Trevor looked so good:
