Golf: Former world No 1 Greg Norman's nude pic causes social media storm

Greg Norman's Instagram post has the world buzzing about his new buff physique. Photo/Instagram

Legendary Australian golfer Greg Norman's latest controversial Instagram post has caused a storm on social media, leaving thousands of followers divided on whether the post was a hole-in-one or out of bounds.

Norman, 62, posted a picture of himself posing nude in a lake, after horseback riding in the Colorado mountainside and deciding to go for a swim.

"Not too many options here at 11,850 ft in the Colorado Flat Top Wilderness after 2 days in the saddle!!! #chilly," Norman _ nicknamed "The Great White Shark" posted with the picture.

Social media users were quick to react to the post, with most expressing their admiration for the retired former world No 1's well-sculpted physique.

"Looking good Mr. Norman" one Instagram user wrote, while another commented, "Damn the shark is jacked!".

Others, however, weren't too keen on his show of exhibitionism.

"You idiot put some clothes on," one follower suggested, while other comments ranged from, "You are a f****** weirdo, Greg" to "You did well to hide your Claret jug there mate".

One fan cheekily asked whether Norman had "got the one wood out today".

His most recent post follows just two months after Norman stunned fans with his impressive home workout video, filming himself doing shirtless leg-raises, while on crutches.

Norman spent a total of 331weeks as the world's No 1 ranked golfer in the 1980's and '90s, winning 91 tournaments, including two Majors.