Golfing pair Jason Day and Adam Scott have become the first Australians to enter ESPN's annual World Fame 100, a list which uses a formula combining endorsements, social media, and internet popularity to rate the world's most famous athletes.
The 2015 US PGA winner Day came in at number 85 on the list with Scott scraping in at number 98 thanks largely to his 2013 US Masters triumph.
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Golfing legend Jack Newton said he always knew Day would become one of Australia's greatest players.
"I'd have to say that Jason, probably was, technically the best junior I've ever seen at 16," Newton told ESPN.
"I've always been a great admirer of his game. I told a lot of the journalists at the time, 'There's a kid called Jason Day and he's going to be a big name, possibly a superstar'."
Real Madrid and Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo heads the ESPN list with NBA champion Lebron James in second. Lionel Messi ranks third, while Roger Federer and Phil Mickelson round out the top five.
Troubled golfer Tiger Woods was listed in 10th spot while Indian Virat Kohli was the first cricketer on the list in 13th.
UFC star Ronda Rousey was the first female entry on the list in 16th and Serena Williams wasn't far behind in 19th spot.Â
ESPNÂ World Fame 100 Top 10
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer)
2. Lebron James (basketball)
3. Lionel Messi (soccer)
4. Roger Federer (tennis)
5. Phil Mickelson (golf)
6. Neymar (soccer)
7. Usain Bolt (athletics)
8. Kevin Durant (basketball)
9. Rafael Nadal (tennis)
10. Tiger Woods (golf)
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