The best football stars on the course.
posted in Golf Debate |Many football clubs throughout the season have golf days for team bonding and golf charity events to raise funds for much needed causes with Sir Alex Ferguson just one of the many names who have an organised chairty golf day.
but are any of the well known footballers any good when they get on the course, well the simple answer is yes.
Fulham’s Jimmy Bullard was once described by Denis Pugh ( Colin Montgomerie’s coach) as a player who could of made it in the pro game. Bullard is currently a 1 handicapper and is regarded as the best footballer on the golf course. Jimmy’s incredible handicap has come from his love of the game and also the fact he had two long injury layoffs which enabled him to find the course.
England striker Michael Owen is also a keen golfer and is currently playing of a handicap of just 8. Michael himself often takes part in Pro-am tournaments when his football commitments allow for it.
Jamie Redknapp had to retire at the age of just 31 but that hasnt stopped him enjoying his sports and Jamie can now be found on a golf course playing of a handicap of 10.
Another former liverpool legend Alan Hansen has hit the golf since his retirement and has shot down to a 3 handicapper since then. Alan though has had past experience of golf and has even won a tournament all be it an under 14 county championship in 1970.
Making up the top 5 footballing golfers is BBC football’s very own Gary Linekar. Linekar another sportsmen who holds charity events is currently playing of 4 and is boast of win over golf legend Ernie Els. Ernie gave Gary a 6 shot lead in a matchplay event and Gary played one of the rounds of his life for a 71 and a 2&1 win more importantly.
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