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Sometimes it sucks to share the same name as a famous person.

Just ask Dr Donald Trump or Seattle-based photographer Taylor Swift.

Other times, though, it can pay off.

Chris Wood is the latest person to discover that. Going by the name @rawhideclyde1 on Twitter, he reached out to his namesake – three-time European Tour winner and 2016 Ryder Cup player Chris Wood – to cheekily ask him for some of his old gear.

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Check out his tweet:

@Chris3Wood I'm a huge fan and also named Chris Wood. I'm also 6'5. I know this isn't true for all golfers but if you have anything that you could send me it would be the coolest thing in the world. Father of 3 and hardly have enough money to golf, much less buy apparel. Thanks!!
— Chris Wood (@rawhideclyde1) August 28, 2018

Seems he got former BMW PGA champion Chris on a good day.

I like the fact you’ve chanced your luck!! I will send you some old clubs 👍🏻 https://t.co/jYUZm1uUrQ
— Chris Wood (@Chris3Wood) August 28, 2018

How good is that?

Of course, the exchange prompted some more people to get their begging bowls out.

My names Chris, I used to live in Bristol and occasionally play golf. Can I have some of your old underpants please.
— Tuffer (@TufferB) August 29, 2018

@Chris3Wood hi Chris I’m an over the top 10 handicap golfer, I’m a little shorter than you, but my mum is a good seamstress and my pro @GolfLS18 is a a top pro if you’ve any old fodder you could throw my way I’d gladly have them altered to fit. I’d even carry your bag for you!
— Gavin Pickup 💙💛 (@KTMGav) August 28, 2018

I sent a message to @Danny_Willett once and didn't even get a like 😂
— Andy Willett (@AndyWillett1985) August 28, 2018

I’d offer you some from when I was 11 years old but I was 6ft 1 back then.. sorry! https://t.co/FctQI2orn1
— Chris Wood (@Chris3Wood) August 28, 2018

Fair play to Chris, it’s a cool gesture. But if there’s golfer you really want to have the same name as, it’s surely Tommy Fleetwood. This is why.

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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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