Imagine if golf head covers could talk, the stories they would tell. The choice of a head cover can reveal a great deal about a golfer’s personality. Some are novelty designs specifically created for the individual golfer and others are merely stylish and basic. Many of the PGA Tour pros have their own distinct head covers that serve as trusty mascots. These bag buddies remind them of home, their sense of style and the love of family.

Tiger Woods: The Grand Slam champ’s nickname of “Tiger” was given by his father Earl Woods. It was originally the nickname of Earl’s South Vietnamese combat buddy, Nguyen Phong, who saved his life during the Vietnam War. Tiger’s mother handmade his club head cover. The words “Love from Mom,” in Thai, are stitched on the feline’s stripes. It’s no surprise that Tiger’s head cover is the only one known to actually speak — one overachiever deserves another, I suppose. Nike produced a series of ads featuring Tiger’s famous mascot, Frank. In a rare interview with USA Today, we learn more.

Q. How’d you get the name Frank?
A: I’ve always said what’s on my mind. You know, I’m Frank.
Q. On the road, do you stay in Tiger’s room or do you get stuck in bag storage at the course?
A: Are you asking me if Tiger sleeps with his clubs? That’s just sick. Besides, I don’t sleep. You can do that when you have glass eyes. I don’t have any eyelids.

Sergio Garcia: It’s no surprise this Spaniard chooses the “Toro” as his bag tag-along. “These head covers, a black bull for the driver and a brown bull for the 3-wood, remind me of my home in Spain,” said Garcia.

Ernie Els: South African golfer and wine-maker Ernie Els had his kids pick out his head covers. This lion and warthog are equally at home in Africa as they are traveling around the world with one of the world’s best players.

Ian Poulter: ?Poulter isn’t just an excellent golfer. He’s also gained fame for making a fashion statement. The Englishman, known for wearing a pink shirt and matching pants, had his caddie tote a pink bag. His head cover is a caricature of himself, with spiked hair and visor (you can buy one on his website, www.ianpoulter.com). When asked about his pink fashion choices, he said, “It can only help. I’m a noticeable character out there anyway, everybody knows that.”

Richard Green: Green carries an Australian symbol, the wallaby, which is native to his homeland. The Tammar wallaby was the first kangaroo-type animal seen by Westerners. It was initially spotted by the crew of a Dutch ship in 1629, as they sat stranded near the Wallaby Islands.

Tim Clark: A penguin named Henry keeps Clark company through 18. And he’s another South African who enjoys animals. His fan club is called the Safari Club, and you can find photos of Henry in the photo gallery at www.tim-clark.com.

It’s a virtual Animal Farm on the PGA Tour. Imagine if these animals could talk. There may very well be room for a golf head cover reality show. Think American Idol meets the PGA Tour meets Oprah or . . . okay, maybe not. Maybe it’s best to let the head covers keep their secrets.