New Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has survived an injury scare – on the golf course.

The striker was almost struck by a flying golf ball when he turned up for a game at Ashton-on-Mersey.

The £38m signing was forced to dive for cover while he was playing at the Sale club.

Ironically, it was a Blues fan who almost wiped out his new football hero with his wayward drive off the first tee.

Eight-handicapper Paul Crisp, 47, was playing in a knockout match when the drama happened.

He said: "Sergio was near the trees and I shouted ‘fore’ when I saw the ball going towards him.

"I didn’t realise who it was until I walked up to him. He was fine about it but the ball nearly took his head off."

Aguero was playing with his interpreter and a friend, although their lack of golf etiquette was evident as the three-ball only had one set of golf clubs between them.

Paul, from Sale, added: "The interpreter was joking that I can’t be a City fan because I was wearing a red top.

"Sergio looked immaculate but I think his golf needs some improvement. I think the phrase is ‘all the gear and not much of an idea’."

Aguero was following the advice of fellow Argentinian team-mate Pablo Zabaleta who urged him to get to know the locals after his big money move from Atletico Madrid.

The Ashton-on-Mersey club is close to the City and United training grounds at Carrington and is a favourite haunt for Reds star Jonny Evans and former keeper Edwin Van der Sar. Former City star Robbie Fowler was also a regular there when he played for the club.

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