Scots golf ace Marc Warren on dangerous driving rap after being accused of driving at 73mph in 30mph zone

Aug 31 2008 By Charles Lavery

GOLF ace Marc Warren has been accused of driving his Audi supercar at 73mph in a 30mph zone.

The star could face a heavy fine and road ban after being charged with dangerous driving and speeding.

Warren - who won golf's World Cup with Colin Montgomerie in November - has been accused by his ex-coach of being more interested in flash cars than golf.

Bob Torrance, dad of Ryder Cup legend Sam, said: "He's too interested in buying big flats and Aston Martins."

Warren's silver Audi R8 has a top speed of 187mph and can reach 62mph in 4.6 seconds.

The 26-year-old lives in a plush Glasgow Harbour apartment and has been tipped for the top after three stunning years on the world golf circuit.

He burst on to the scene in 2006 by winning the Scandinavian Masters and taking the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award.

Warren, originally of East Kilbride, won last year's Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles before his World Cup win.

He and Monty each received prize money of £400,000 for beating Americans Heath Slocum and Boo Weekley in the prestigious event at the third extra hole in a play-off in China.

Montgomerie said of Warren, who is ranked 238th in the world: "He's a fantastic partner. If he isn't in the top 20 by this time next year I'll be very surprised."

Warren - who is playing at this weekend's Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles - is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on September 23.