It is a world of Ford Escorts rather than Rolls-Royces of roll-ups rather than Havanas but it is

It is a world of Ford Escorts rather than Rolls-Royces, of roll-ups rather than Havanas, but it is his world and the people who administer and finance the game would do well to listen. Griffin is one of the central figures in the Professional Boxing Promoters' Association, an alliance of minor promoters who have grown tired of losing their money on unsuccessful small- hall shows, and who want a share of the television wealth which, they say, is flowing into the coffers of a wealthy few promoters while they are being squeezed out of the game. A 30-year-old whose long apprenticeship in the lower reaches of the game included a spell on the South African tour, where he met his wife, Ilse Has been known to shave his head Standing 11th on the US money list with $546,123.. Major record, however, not yet backed up by a win on the tour. Also shot a 67 on the final day of the US PGA last year to be third, one shot behind the Mark Brooks-Kenny Perry playoff.

Seventh on money list with $708,830 and, like Tolles and Duval, on verge of Ryder Cup. Does not appreciate relative attention on him compared with a certain emerging superstar.Tommy TollesEqualled the best final round score of 67 to sneak into third place at the Masters, some 13 strokes behind Tiger Woods. US amateur champion in 1992 and a Walker Cup player the following year. Last year graduated to the US President's Cup team, winning the Buick Open by five shots. Still uses persimmon woods, ranking 133rd in driving distance, 40 yards behind Tiger Woods.

Major championship form improving: fifth at the US PGA last August and seventh in the US Masters this year At present 51st on US money list with $224,260. Turns 25 next Sunday.Paul StankowskiPractised on the concrete floor of his garage before heading to Augusta and finishing fifth at the Masters Previous major record read: three missed cuts and one 47th. Hawaiian Open victory in February was the 27-year-old's second win. Last year became only player to win back- to-back on the Nike and regular tours Added win in Japan at end of season. Final-round stroke average pales in comparison to that for the first three rounds.

"When he finally wins one, he'll win a bunch more," Fred Couples said Father and uncle both golf pros. Took week off to caddie for his dad, Bobby, on his Senior tour debut last year. At present 15th on the US money list with $502,215. Justin LeonardNamed by Cosmopolitan magazine as one of the top-25 most eligible bachelors in the world. He was struggling with his game, and at one stage he said, 'I'm sorry, I'm not playing well at the moment.' I said, 'Don't worry about it, you'll be all right.' It just came out. He looked at me for a moment and then grinned." If the Golden Bear was tempted to administer a Rocca-style cuff, he clearly thought better of it..

David Duval One of the most prolific winners - of dollars rather than titles. A record rookie year in 1995 has been followed up with a total of $2,431,917 earned in two and a half seasons Yet at 25 is better known as a runner- up than a winner. His talent has bred in Westwood a quiet confidence and, as Rocca would doubtless testify, a dash of cheek. Jack Nicklaus, of all people, found himself on the receiving end at the Masters "I played with Jack in the last round at Augusta. I hit it a lot further than him, but he kept aiming for the middle of the greens and I couldn't shake him."His own play has elicited similar reactions from many of the game's other leading lights. After being outdriven by Westwood, Ian Woosnam compared him with Woods while Watson admired his ability to "work the ball both ways which is very impressive".