Sergio Aguero has survived an injury scare – out on the golf course.

The Blues’ £38m summer signing, who has already been a big hit for Manchester City, was almost struck by a flying golf ball.

The striker was forced to dive for cover while he was playing at Ashton-on-Mersey Golf Club in Sale.

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 was playing in a knockout match when the drama happened.

“Sergio was near the trees and I shouted ‘fore’ when I saw the ball going towards him,” he explained.

“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 – though their lack of golf etiquette was evident as the three-ball only had one set of golf clubs between them.

“The interpreter was joking that I can’t be a City fan because I was wearing a red top,” added Crisp, from Sale. “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 stars Jonny Evans and former keeper Edwin van der Sar.

Robbie Fowler, the former City striker, was also a regular there when he played for the club. Tweet