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      I joined Inter Milan after winning a TV competition then won the Champions League and body doubled for Cristiano Ronaldo

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      JOSE MOURINHO was the last Inter Milan manager to lead the club to Champions League glory.And an ex-pro golfer turned player-manager in the Isthmian League South East Division had a front-row seat after winning a place in the Italians’ squad on a TV talent show.Ben Greenhalgh won Football’s Next Star in 2010, earning a pro contract at Inter MilanGreenhalgh filled in as Cristiano Ronaldo’s body doubleCredit: INSTAGRAM @bengreenhalgh17He is now player-manager at Margate in the eighth tierCredit: INSTAGRAM @bengreenhalgh17The winger nutmegged Patrick Vieira as a teenagerCredit: Sky 1And he’d already had a stint as Cristiano Ronaldo’s body double.Ben Greenhalgh won the first and only series of Football’s Next Star, which aired on Sky in 2010, earning a six-month professional contract at Inter aged just 17.And, only months later, he found himself sitting just behind Mourinho as he masterminded a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final to complete the Treble.Greenhalgh was not part of the matchday squad ,in fact he never made a first-team appearance for Inter.READ MORE ON INTER MILANBut he DID get a winner’s medal at the Bernabeu.Now a player-manager at non-league Margate, Greenhalgh, 33, told SunSport: “Looking back, it’s absolutely mental. To be part of Inter’s best season ever is incredible.“I sat two rows behind the dugout.“I didn’t celebrate much, I almost wish I’d run on the pitch and got even more involved.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I jumped at the opportunity to take the Champions League medal. We got given about five extras.“They might have been for players Mourinho cast out who weren’t there like Ricardo Quaresma and Marko Arnautovic.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers“It’s the best story I’m ever going to have in football. It will stick with me forever and I’m really happy about that.”The Champions League final on May 22, 2010 came 401 days after Greenhalgh made his Welling United first-team debut on his 17th birthday.But his stratospheric rise from Bexley to the Bernabeu came from his victory on the short-lived TV talent show.He was actually unaware of the trials when his Kent FA team went for what they thought was a regular training day in London until spotting cameras, Inter coaches and presenter Jamie Redknapp.Out of 20,000 hopefuls, Inter’s scouts whittled it down to 40 before a final ten were invited out to Milan.Greenhalgh admitted: “No one knew what was going on because a show like this hadn’t been aired before.It’s the best story I’m ever going to have in football. It will stick with me forever and I’m really happy about that.Ben Greenhalgh“Now those shows are quite nostalgic.“I don’t know why it’s never come back because it did really well. One night it beat Strictly for viewers.“I watched it in Italy, already playing for Inter. People were trying to contact me and find out if I was the winner.“I remember my Facebook crashed with friend requests.”Redknapp took 17-year-old Ben under his wing, even giving the youngster his mobile number to mentor him.Ironically, Greenlagh reckons his career could have turned out better had he NOT won the show – because Redknapp said his dad Harry would have signed him at Tottenham.Greenhalgh picked up a Champions League winner’s medal in 2010 despite not playingCredit: GettyJose Mourinho had an ‘aura’ about him but made the kid feel at ease straight awayCredit: APGreenhalgh impressed the Inter scouts to win out of 20,000 entrantsCredit: SKY 1Jamie Redknapp presented the one-off Sky TV showCredit: SKY 1Greenhalgh would love to see another similar seriesCredit: SKY 1But the winger would not trade the Inter memories, winning the Champions League and training under the Special One.Greenhalgh, who had Inter kits growing up, said: “It’s pretty surreal given just how monumental Inter Milan are as a football club.“Meeting Jose was very nerve-wracking.“He had an unbelievable aura, he was the best manager in the world then.“He was so respectful to me and put me at ease straight away.“Suddenly, I was thrown into training with Lucio, Quaresma, Mario Balotelli, Wesley Sneijder, Diego Milito, Samuel Eto’o, Javier Zanetti made everything look effortless at 39.“I nutmegged Patrick Vieira but it didn’t make the show!”But Greenhalgh’s opening training session at Inter was not his first time rubbing shoulders with footballing stardom.Because aged just 16, he got a gig as Ronaldo’s body double through a football choreographer friend who worked on Nike and adidas adverts.Greenhalgh also played the likes of fellow left-footers Mesut Ozil, Robin van Persie and Gareth Bale, protecting the players from going into tackles and risking injury.I nutmegged Patrick Vieira but it didn’t make the show!Ben GreenhalghGreenhalgh said: “Cristiano was my idol. No one could shock me as much. It was crazy, he’d just won the Champions League at Manchester United.“We had a couple of funny moments.“The media got hold we were in a gym shooting an advert and suddenly about 100 cameramen hovered outside.“I was dressed as Ronaldo so I ran down the street under an umbrella. All the journalists followed and Ronaldo slipped out the back door unnoticed.“Doing Ozil was probably the best one because we’re similar creative players and used to have kickabouts between sets.”Greenhalgh, though, had to give up his job as ‘Ronaldo’ because he couldn’t abandon training to fly from Milan to Madrid to film more adverts.In the end, he stayed at Inter for 18 months, which included a fruitful loan stint at Como, scoring eight goals in 12 games.Como wanted to make a deal permanent when his extended Inter contract expired in 2011 but Italian football’s financial disarray meant the club could not afford to pay him.So he returned to England, joining Brighton in League One.Greenhalgh is still playing 50 games per season at 33Credit: MARGATE FCHe had an 18-month stint as a PGA professional golfer alongside non-league footballCredit: INSTAGRAM @bengreenhalgh17He got down to a scratch handicap while dropped out of the Inverness teamCredit: INSTAGRAM @bengreenhalgh17The winger spent 18 months with the Italian giantsCredit: Inter MilanGreenhalgh wants to keep playing until he turns 40, just like RonaldoCredit: INSTAGRAM @margatefc_He is hoping to climb the managerial ladder in the long runCredit: INSTAGRAM @margatefc_The Seagulls were flying on their progression through the leagues and he could not break into the team and suffered a similar struggle at Birmingham.That saw Greenhalgh drop back into non-league, returning to where it all started at Welling, still only 19.It was a stint at Inverness, though, that ironically launched Greenhalgh into a pro career in a different sport.He added: “I haven’t got John Hughes to thank for much at Inverness for dropping me… but he made me a very good golfer.“I was on the course every day. I went to Scotland a six handicapper and got down to scratch.“Back in England, I passed my playing ability test to become a PGA professional.“I did it for 18 months, won one pro competition, breaking the course record at Addington, which I can cling on to.“But I couldn’t play the big tournaments because of my football matches at the weekend. I was a footballer playing golf.”CAN’T JAV ITNow settled as coach of Dartford’s academy and “building something” as player-manager at Margate – who lost in England’s eighth-tier play-offs last month – Greenhalgh wants to keep playing like his body double Ronaldo until he is 40 before climbing up the ladder as a gaffer.But whatever else Greenhalgh achieves – whether as a footballer, coach or golfer – he will always have that Champions League medal, even if an Inter legend comes calling again.Greenhalgh explained: “Zanetti’s partner messaged me five years ago asking if he could buy my Champions League medal off me for the Inter museum.“I might have made money but I knew I’m obviously never again going to top it so it’d be hard to part with it.“The Libertines sponsor Margate’s kit and this year we’ve gone Inter Milan style because of my links.Read More on The Sun“I want to try and get Zanetti a Margate shirt to put it up in his restaurant.“Hopefully, it’s a good year for Inter Milan and hopefully it’s a good year for Margate.”Greenhalgh’s final predictionFORMER Inter Milan Champions League winner Ben Greenhalgh believes his old side will be crowned Kings of Europe again.Ex-Inter man and Football’s Next Star winner Greenhalgh was sat behind the Bernabeu dugouts as Diego Milito scored twice for Jose Mourinho’s side against Bayern Munich to secure a 2-0 victory in the 2010 final.And the Margate player-manager reckons fans are in for a treat on Saturday night.Greenhalgh said: “It’s going to be a really good game of football, a top game.“If PSG don’t score early on, and Inter show the defensive manner in which they play, and how well they are well-packed and well-organised, I think it will frustrate PSG.“Inter are a team that definitely jump at teams when they’re frustrated. They play in that manner and they’ve got that brilliant fighting spirit.“If they can antagonise them in that way, which as a fan is good to watch, it’s good to watch how well Inter seem to wind other teams up.“I think if they can manage to let the game go in that manner and stop the attack and threats that PSG have early on, then I think they’ll grow in confidence in the game.“But if they let PSG get too much confidence, I think they’ll be tough to come back and beat.”Greenhalgh, though, is confident his old side will come out on top against PSG in Munich.He added: “I’m going to go for 2-1 Inter Milan in extra time. I think Inter Milan will score first then PSG will need to go on the front foot for the final 15-20 minutes.“Then I think Inter Milan will do them in extra time.“Lautaro Martinez has been such a good leader. He reminds me of Diego Milito leading that front line.“Martinez will be the matchwinner.“Inter as a club need to win the Champions League to get them back to the good days.” More

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      Harry Kane moves into new sport as England captain makes investment to be part of ‘exciting journey’ with Tiger Woods

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      HARRY KANE has teamed up with Tiger Woods by investing in a new golf team.The England captain has been officially announced as a limited partner of TGL side Jupiter Links.Harry Kane has become a limited partner of a TGL sideCredit: GettyTiger Woods is co-owner and player of the Jupiter LinksCredit: GettyThe Florida-based outfit feature in the new TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League) event.TGL is an indoor technology-infused competition that is said to be the “brainchild” of Woods and Rory McIlroy.It launched in January and it aims to combine “traditional play with elements of simulated indoor golf”.PGA Tour stars make up the players – with Woods, Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner forming the Jupiter Links line-up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 15-time major winner co-owns the team alongside billionaire David Blitzer.Blitzer is on the board of Premier League club Crystal Palace, he is managing partner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL side the New Jersey Devils.Several celebs and sporting greats have also invested in TGL – with pop star Justin Timberlake a limited partner of the Jupiter Links alongside Kane.Meanwhile, tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams, F1 icon Lewis Hamilton and basketball heroes Steph Curry and Shaquille O’Neal are all involved.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOn joining the Jupiter Links, Kane said: “I’ve always loved golf and TGL’s new format is something special. “I can’t wait to be part of this exciting journey.”‘It felt like the beginning of the end for Harry Kane’ says Man Utd legend as he admits fears for England captain The Bayern Munich striker is a talented golfer himself, reportedly playing off a handicap of 3.7.He has played in pro-am tournament in the past and had a round of golf with Woods while holidaying in the Bahamas. Kane is a passionate golfer in his spare timeCredit: Getty More

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      Watch moment Tony Bellew realises he’s achieved super-rare ALBATROSS as I’m a Celeb star and boxing icon goes wild

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      TONY BELLEW pulled off an incredibly rare feat at a Pro-Am event at Wentworth golf course.The former boxing world champion celebrated wildly following the achievement, which even very few pro golfers manage across an entire career.Tony Bellew celebrated wildly after making an albatross at WentworthCredit: ReutersHe shrugged off his caddie to perform a unique celebrationCredit: ReutersBellew executed a forward role in delightCredit: ReutersHe then performed gun fingers in the style of Robbie KeaneThe former boxer achieved the feat on the first hole at WentworthCredit: GettyAnd incredibly, he did it on the very first hole of the West Course during the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am.Bellew, 41, made an albatross with just his second shot of the day on the 473-yard first hole, which is a par five for amateurs.That sparked huge celebrations from Bellew and his caddie, who appeared to attempt to throw him to the ground.Bellew then performed a forward roll and did some gun fingers in a style reminiscent of former Tottenham and Ireland striker Robbie Keane.READ MORE IN BOXINGFans were stunned by the achievement and some offered their congratulations.One said: “You cannot help but love this man!!”Another added: “Should be more Tony Bellews’s in this world, a cool positive guy 👍❤️”A third wrote: “That’s a great way to celebrate a triple birdie!”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWho are golf’s most famous Wags?The world’s top golfers enjoy an incredible lifestyle – and their Wags lead thrilling lives of their own.Here are some of the most high-profile beauties…Playing off a handicap of three, this sports reporter could give her fella a run for his money on the greens.This low-key beauty got married to a superstar golfer in front of Stevie Wonder, Chris Martin and Niall Horan.A former gymnast who has been her husband’s rock for 14 years – he even pays tribute to her on his golf balls.And another commented: “Go on me boy 😂”Bellew, who was much loved by audiences when he appeared on I’m a Celebrity, is an avid golfer and has vowed to achieve a single-figure handicap.’Bizarre incident’ saved Tyson Fury in ninth round against Oleksandr Usyk, says Brit star who lost to UkrainianHe took part in the Pro-Am at Wentworth in a group containing DP World Tour pro Matteo Manassero, TV personality Sam Thompson and actor Gwilym Lee.Tennis legend Andy Murray was also among those taking part, but came in for some brutal trolling. More

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      Neil Warnock takes on his PGA trainee son in golf but fans are unimpressed by what he does before his shot

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      EAGLE-EYED fans were left unimpressed by Neil Warnock controversial act on the golf course.The former Sheffield United and Leeds manager was showing his skills in a video with his son, Will.Neil Warnock sickened fans with his awkward gaffe on the golf courseCredit: Instagram @w.wgolfThe legendary manager played a round with his PGA trainee son WillCredit: Instagram @w.wgolfWarnock faced off against PGA trainee Will at Glamorganshire Golf Club.Will shared their clash on the 179-yard par three 10th hole with his 11,000 Instagram followers.However, he was unable to get the better of his dad after giving him a “gimme” on the green.Trailing in their competition, Will wrote in the caption: “I wonder if I will ever beat him on a par 3. It’s getting competitive now.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans were left shocked by Warnock Sr’s second shot, though, as they spotted he’s TEED the ball up in the rough before reaching the green.One follower commented: “Teeing ball up in the rough and then giving him a 5ft gimme. No wonder you can’t beat him.”Another added: “Teeing his second shot up with no f***s given.”A third fan also wrote: “Tee off the rough. Nah.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, one more joked: “He does what he wants Neil Warnock, tee out of the rough.”Will regularly shares content from the course with his followers, with his dad often featuring.Watch Neil Warnock’s incredible announcement video as EFL legend lands new job after leaving AberdeenHe has also filmed videos with Tottenham midfielder and avid golfer James Maddison.As for Warnock, the 75-year-old is balancing his golf with a new role at National League South side Torquay.He joined the former EFL side in May in an advisory position, two months after leaving Aberdeen.Warnock also continues to work as a pundit for Sky Sports’ EFL coverage, having emerged as a fan favourite at the end of last season.Warnock teed up in the rough before being handed a ‘gimme’ putt on the greenCredit: Instagram @w.wgolf More

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      Premier League cult icon, 42, turns professional in completely different sport and says: ‘I feel like a teenager again’

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      PETER ODEMWINGIE has admitted he feels “like a teenager again” after graduating as a professional golfer last month.The former Premier League forward starred for West Brom, Cardiff and Stoke between 2010 and 2016.Peter Odemwingie is now qualified as a PGA memberCredit: PGA QualificationsOdemwingie, 42, starred in the Premier League for six yearsCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe former Nigeria star was a late adopter of golfCredit: GettySince hanging up his boots in 2019 following a spell in Indonesia, Odemwingie has turned his attention towards a new sporting passion.The 65-cap Nigerian international was in his thirties by the time he first picked up a golf club.But despite coming to the sport late, the striker fell in love with it.And he is now a teaching professional with an eye to playing on the Champions Tour when he turns 50 in 2031.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I started playing just at the end of my West Brom days because a few of the boys played, and I could see the excitement they had for it,” Odemwingie recently told the PGA website.”They would go and play on a Tuesday after training, and they’d have their golf gear and be talking about it, but I couldn’t understand it because the golf vocabulary is so different to anything else.”Then on one of the pre-season training trips with West Brom, Roy Hodgson took us to a golf resort and people were doing putting and playing full rounds on days off, so I was just passing by the range, and I thought I’d try and hit some balls.”I was wearing slippers, but I hit a few, and I loved the sound and watching the ball fly.Most read in Football”It was downhill so it carried further. I thought, ‘OK, there’s something in this’.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOdemwingie took up golf in his thirtiesCredit: PGA QualificationsOdemwingie quickly fell head over heels with the sport, joining a local golf club and hitting as many as 500 balls in a day.And being presented with a new challenge after finishing his football career reinvigorated him.The untold story behind Peter Odemwingie’s infamous arrival at QPR’s training ground on deadline dayHe admitted: “I’m 42 now and it feels like I was a teenager one more time.”It’s a blessing really as I got to put my history and my football career to one side and I told myself, ‘You’re a young man just beginning a new journey in a sport that you fell in love with’.”I saw myself as a young kid and felt young going to two classes on a residential week in England with mostly younger people.”In addition to spreading the game in Nigeria, Odemwingie has an eye on both coaching and competing moving forward.He concluded: “My eyes are on the senior tour in the future because I definitely know there is a player in me.”This game offers us longevity and if you stay healthy you can play for a long time, as someone like Gary Player shows.”Hopefully when I’m old with a lot of grey hairs I’ll be able to tell a pretty cool story about my time playing golf.”Odemwingie scored 37 Premier League goals in 129 appearances during his football career, while he also played for Nigeria at four Africa Cup of Nations and two World Cups.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe infamously tried to join QPR on transfer deadline day in January 2013, even turning up at their training ground only for the move to fall through.Upon retiring in 2019 he saw the funny side of the incident, while he also claimed that he’d love to coach in the Premier League one day – although golf now appears to have taken over as his No1 pursuit.The forward’s new venture has made him feel like a ‘teenager’Credit: GettyOdemwingie also played for Stoke during his time in EnglandCredit: Action Images – Reuters More

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      Liverpool owners lining up shock investment in new sport and it could hit Newcastle’s Saudi chiefs in pocket

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      FENWAY SPORTS GROUP are reportedly interested in buying a minority stake in the PGA Tour.The Liverpool owners are set to rival Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund with their investment.
      Fenway Sports Group are reportedly interested in buying a stake in the PGA TourCredit: Rex Features
      According to Bloomberg, FSG are seen as an alternative to a pending deal with the PIF.
      There is said to be opposition in the USA to the PIF deal, despite PGA representatives claiming they would only be a minority investor.
      The PIF also own Newcastle and have overseen the club’s transformation since their takeover in October 2021.
      Newcastle secured a return to the Champions League last season with their highest league finish for 20 years.
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      As for the Liverpool owners, FSG have appeared keen to invest in golf recently.
      As well as purchasing a Boston-based franchise in the Technology Golf League, FSG’s marketing arm – Fenway Sports Management – recently partnered with the LPGA.
      However, the PGA Tour have already done business with Saudi Arabia.
      Back in June, the tour agreed to a merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the DP World Tour.
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      An additional report from The Boston Globe claims there are several rival bidders, though, with FSG one of six in North America alone.
      In response, a statement from the PGA Tour explained: “Throughout 2023, the PGA TOUR has demonstrated its strength, reach and value as an enterprise.
      “Our focus continues to be on finalising an agreement with the Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour, however, our negotiations have resulted in unsolicited interest from other investors.” More

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      Gareth Bale’s golf venture hits new high as fans say Real Madrid legend has ‘finally achieved his dream’

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      GARETH BALE’S love affair with golf has taken a fresh twist after he became a playable pro in a video game. The Real Madrid and Wales legend has a well-known love of golf, having been seen frequently playing it during the latter stages of his time in Madrid.
      Gareth Bale will feature as a playable pro in PGA TOUR 2K23Credit: @2K_UK
      Bale is well-known lover of golfCredit: @2K_UK
      The reveal video showed footage of Bale’s face being scanned into the gameCredit: @2K_UK
      Following the World Cup Bale announced his retirement from football, giving him even more time to get himself onto the golf course.
      But now Bale could be on the golf course anytime someone loads up the PGA Tour 2K23 video game.
      It comes after the 34-year-old was scanned into the game to become a playable pro.
      The reveal video from the game’s social media pages features a voiceover from Bale as footage plays in the background of his face being scanned.
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      Many sports video games including FIFA, now EA Sports FC, and Basketball’s NBA 2K23 use state-of-the-art game engines to help make their games look as realistic as possible.
      The PGA Tour game is no different.
      However, Bale himself is not the only introduction to the game.
      The game developers have even implemented Bale’s very own custom-designed dream golf course.
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      Bale’s addition comes alongside a new custom course designed by the WelshmanCredit: @2K_UK
      Players can also test their skills in the suitably named “Eleven’s Club” to earn in-game rewards.
      Reacting to the reveal, one fan said: “This is so cool 🤩.”
      A second replied: “Not the crossover I expected but will definitely be playing.”
      “Bro finally got his dream,” remarked a third.
      A fourth wrote: “Looks like i have to get into golf 👀.”
      Another declared: “This man is a legend.”
      While a sixth typed: “He has followed his passion❤️.”
      Bale has also been in action on a real-life golf course recently too.
      The former Spurs star paired up with Rory McIlroy for the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am event in Wentworth, Surrey.
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      Bale was handed a 0.5 handicap for the event.
      He is also set to appear alongside tennis ace Novak Djokovic in the Ryder Cup celebrity All-Star match later this month.
      Fans can also join the Eleven’s ClubCredit: @2K_UK
      Game developers use state-of-the-art game engines to make them look as real as possibleCredit: @2K_UK More

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      Premier League, cricket and racing icons’ handicaps revealed as Gareth Bale and John Terry play PGA Championship Pro-Am

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      GARETH BALE has been given a handicap of just 0.5 at the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am.A host of famous faces are competing in the event – which got underway at Wentworth in Surrey on Wednesday.
      Gareth Bale, centre-left, has an impressive handicap for the Pro-AmCredit: PA
      John Terry, right, has been paired with Tommy Fleetwood, left, for the eventCredit: Getty
      Jimmy Anderson, left, and Stuart Broad, right, are also competingCredit: Getty
      And some of golf’s biggest stars are also playing including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose.
      But among all of the celebrity amateurs taking part, newly-retired footballer Bale, 34, who will partner McIlroy, boasts one of the most impressive handicap – just half a shot off the pros.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea legend John Terry will tee off alongside Fleetwood with a handicap of seven.
      Legendary England cricketers Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson have been given handicaps of 6.9 and 2.6 respectively.
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      Kevin Pietersen is playing off 2.2, with fellow ex-cricketer Sir Andrew Strauss handed a 1.8.
      Iconic jockey Sir AP McCoy will play off 12.3, while former Tottenham man Jermaine Jenas has been handed a handicap of 3.
      But Spurs and Real Madrid legend Bale will almost certainly be one of the most accomplished celebrities at the event.
      His golfing prowess was widely known during his football career, with some claiming he was more interested in teeing off than playing his own sport, despite winning three LaLiga titles and five Champions Leagues.
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      Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen is another famous face at WentworthCredit: Getty
      Ex-Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas is also competingCredit: Getty
      Horse racing legend AP McCoy has also dusted off his clubs for the occasionCredit: Getty
      However, Bale still had time to chat football before the Pro-Am as he discussed the meteoric rise of Real Madrid and England prodigy Jude Bellingham.
      He said: “He’s obviously had a great start at Madrid, he’s scoring goals which is important especially at a club like that.
      “To get off to a good start to life at Madrid is always important. He’s doing well and hopefully he can keep doing Britain proud.
      “The sky’s his limit. If he keeps working hard and doing what he’s the doing then like I said, the sky is the limit for him.” More