Andy Murray ‘breaks golf etiquette’ at BMW Championship as he gives Strictly Come Dancing verdict

Sir Andy Murray was the star attraction at Wentworth on Wednesday when he took part in a pro-am contest before the BMW Championship. Teaming up with fellow Scottish star Bob MacIntrye, the tennis legend also played alongside Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke and English cricket icon Jimmy Anderson.

The two-time Wimbledon champ has set himself a target of becoming a scratch golfer and already plays off a single-digit handicap of seven. But some eagle-eyed fans reckon he has already broken one of the golf’s many unwritten rules.

While the sport has tried its best to shed its stuffy image in recent years, there are still sticklers for tradition. And eyebrows may well have been raised among the old guard when Sir Andy played his round in an untucked shirt.

Golfers are expected to tuck their collared shirts in during their round with some players even being criticised for their failure to comply. American star J.J. Spaun fell foul to social media traditionalists when he appeared in an untucked shirt at the Sentry Tournament of Champions last year.

There is no fixed dress code for golf but some clubs have extremely strict rules. Collared shirts are expected along with tailored or golf-specific trousers or shorts for men while women wearing skirts are expected to have them to a certain length. The likes of jeans and tracksuits are usually banned while dress rules also apply for club houses.

Sir Andy might be feeling at home in golf attire but it’s unlikely we’ll see him in sequins. But he hinted his brother Jamie might be free to follow in their mother Judy’s footsteps. He is currently enjoying his retirement from tennis having played his final match at the Olympics last month. During a glittering career, he won three Grand Slams and two Olympic gold as well as reaching number one in the world.