Britain's finest golfer he may be, but Monty has struggled to keep a lid on his boiling temper over the years as the Majors have eluded him. He was not amused to read a report in one paper which said of him: "even on a good day he is creepy", but constant friction with the media has earned him a reputation as golf's number 1 hothead.

He might say:"I don't have a f***** temper ok?!" ""

He won't say:"I am the US Open champion" ""

Anger factor: 8/10