Premier League Legends Gareth Bale, John Terry Star in Icons of Football Golf Event
Former football legends Gareth Bale and John Terry will participate in the Reignwood Icons of Football golf tournament this week. Taking place in Bangkok, this two-day event features two teams: Team England and Team World. Each team consists of 12 players, all of whom are notable former professional footballers.
Event Overview
The Reignwood Icons of Football is hosted at the scenic Reignwood Park Golf Course in Thailand. This course is recognized for its connection to the prestigious Wentworth Club in Surrey, renowned for hosting the DP World Tour.
Format and Scoring
- The tournament will span over four sessions.
- Matches consist of 10 holes each, using match play scoring similar to the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup.
- Points are awarded based on the number of wins in each match.
The tournament also features special scoring rules, where specific holes earn double points. The sixth hole serves as Team World’s home hole, while Team England claims the ninth.
Team Line-ups
As of January 28, Team England includes:
- Jimmy Bullard
- Andy Cole
- Robbie Fowler
- Joe Hart
- Paul Ince
- Phil Jagielka
- Jermaine Jenas
- Phil Jones
- Lee Sharpe
- Teddy Sheringham
- John Terry
- Theo Walcott
For Team World, the line-up features:
- Gareth Bale
- Gabriel Batistuta
- Ryan Giggs
- David Ginola
- Ruud Gullit
- Nigel de Jong
- Henrik Larsson
- Aaron Ramsey
- John Arne Riise
- Andriy Shevchenko
- Dwight Yorke
- Gianfranco Zola
Captains of the Teams
Team England will be led by Danny Willett, the 2016 Masters champion. Thomas Bjorn, prominent for his success in the Ryder Cup, will captain Team World.
Broadcast Information
Sky Sports will broadcast the tournament live starting from 1 AM on both Saturday and Sunday. Additional sessions will also be aired throughout the weekend.
Last Year’s Results
In the previous edition of the Reignwood Icons of Football, Team England secured victory by winning three out of four sessions. They achieved a commanding score of 72-33 against Team World.
Golf and football enthusiasts can anticipate an exciting weekend filled with competitive spirit as these legends take to the golf course. Tune in to Sky Sports for comprehensive coverage of the event.
