Following on from our top five players to follow on Twitter article, the European Tour Social Media Manager Jamie Kennedy highlights five players you might want to add on Instagram.
Earlier this year, Instagram overtook Twitter for monthly active users. With almost 500 million people now using the app every month, it’s clear to see why many golfers use it to showcase their life on Tour. Here’s five guys that do that very well.
He may seem like a serious professional golfer a lot of the time but Henrik Stenson has one of the best senses of humour on Tour and that comes across in a lot of what he posts on Instagram. Lots of tournament updates and photos from practice rounds but with a good sprinkle of life at home with the Stensons and the occasional example of his dry wit.
Simply put, Thorbjørn Olesen is one of the coolest players on Tour. With a silky smooth swing, smart style and a big smile, it’s easy to see why he’s racked up nearly 30,000 Instagram followers. Thunderbear, as he’s known, loves sharing a photo of wherever he is in the world or simply just show of his ever-growing shoe collection. Regardless, the 26 year is worth a follow.
He was Rookie of the Year last year and it seems Byeong Hun An, or Ben An, is making just as much of a name for himself off the course as he is on. From sharing a video of the fast greens at Oakmont to showing off the hidden TV in his hotel room, the 24 year is very active on Instagram and keeps his 3,000 followers entertained at all times.
Chile’s Felipe Aguilar is rarely seen on Tour without a smile on face. The 41 year old has won twice on the European Tour and has taken his impressive game to social media in recent months. You can always rely on Felipe to post a video of a key shot or hole at a tournament or perhaps show off his incredible fitness with some photos from a recent Ironman competition.
Max Kieffer is part of a group of young Europeans on the verge of breaking through on the European Tour. At 25 years old he made 22 straight cuts last season and made more birdies than anyone else in 2015. As for his Instagram account, it is full of swing videos, practice dayactivities and life away from the course. Whether he’s rubbing shoulders with German football legends, working out at the gym or just hanging out on the Swilican Bridge, it will be on Max’s Instagram. Follow him now, thank us later.
So there’s five new people for you to follow on Instagram. Keep a look out for our top five players to follow on Facebook coming soon.
