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Whether it was injuries, off-field issues, or just burning too bright too fast, these players had their moment—but it came way too early.

Some of these players had breakout wins, jaw-dropping potential, or early major contention before things cooled off—fast.

In tennis, it’s not uncommon to see young phenoms burst onto the scene, win hearts, and make headlines—only to fade just as quickly.

Ever since Tiger Woods changed the game forever in the late ’90s, golf fans and media have been obsessed with finding his heir.

While the game has evolved with more spacing and shooting, many of the legends from that decade were built to thrive in any era.

While the game has changed with more threes and more pace, some 70s legends had the skill sets and swagger that would still shine.

Some players built entire careers around their ability to blast aces, paint the lines, and keep returners guessing.

Whether they backed it up with rings or just gave us highlight-reel moments, these guys thrived under the brightest lights.

These are the players who walk onto the course like it’s a stage—and play like they were made for the moment.

Golf might be a solo sport, but certain players have always had the crowd on their side. Here are 15 of the best.