Tommy Fleetwood has not always had his iconic long hair, photos from his amateur days have revealed.
The Ryder Cup hero is instantly recognisable on the course with his shoulder length locks and beard.
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Fleetwood looked unrecognisable with a different look years before his Ryder Cup heroicsCredit: Getty
However, a young Fleetwood sported a completely different look at the beginning of his career.
Following Europe’s triumph at Bethpage Black, The R&A (Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews) shared a series of throwback snaps of the victorious team on social media.
Amongst them was a picture of Fleetwood on the course before joining the professional ranks.
Prior to adopting his iconic long hair, he sported a short and simple cut along with no facial hair.
The look leaves the teenager looking unrecognisable compared to how fans know him today.
Fleetwood enjoyed an impressive amateur career before turning professional aged 19 in 2010.
His early years on the course saw him win both the Scottish Amateur Championship and English Amateur.
He also prepared for his future Ryder Cup heroics by representing Great Britain & Ireland at the 2009 Walker Cup.
The amateur team event against the USA follows a similar format to the professional tournament.
Fleetwood would also reach third in the world amateur rankings before featuring on the Challenge Tour.
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Fleetwood was yet to adopt his long hair and beard during his days as an amateurCredit: instagram / @therandagolf
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The FedEx Cup winner enjoyed an impressive career before turning professional in 2010Credit: Getty
Since turning professional, he has collected 11 individual event wins.
Of those, seven have been on the European Tour before an agonising wait for his maiden PGA Tour triumph.
Fleetwood endured an agonising wait for his maiden PGA Tour triumph, clinching his first victory in August after 164 events and six runner-up finishes.
The 34-year-old won the Tour Championship to become FedEx Cup champion at East Lake.
He followed up that win by inspiring Europe to their first away Ryder Cup win since 2012.
Fleetwood won four of his five matches as Luke Donald’s side clinched a 15-13 victory.
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Fleetwood had a very different look during the early years of his golf careerCredit: Getty
The Olympic silver medallist was also named as the recipient of the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award at the end of Sunday’s singles action.
Previous winners of the award, presented to the player who best embodies the spirit of the event, include Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose.