Gareth Bale will play in a PGA Tour event just weeks after confirming his retirement from football.
The Wales legend hung up his boots earlier this month following a remarkable career in which he led his country to three major tournaments while also winning a raft of trophies, including five Champions Leagues, at club level.
Now, just two weeks after revealing he has quit football, Bale confirmed he will take part in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California in February.
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The tournament runs from February 2-5 and will feature a mix of professional golfers and celebrities, with a prize fund of $9million up for grabs. Actors Bill Murray and Alfonso Ribeiro are among those who will also compete in the tournament alongside pro stars such as Jordan Spieth, Luke Donald and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Confirming his attendance in the tournament on Instagram, Bale wrote: "Delighted to announce I will be playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at the start of next month! Let’s go."
Bale has regularly discussed his love for golf and sparked controversy when he danced with a "Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order" flag after Wales qualified for Euro 2020 by beating Hungary 2-0 in Cardiff.
The 33-year-old recently opened up a new golf-themed bar in Cardiff called Par59 in addition to owning his own sports bar, Elevens, in the capital city. Bale won 111 caps for his country, scoring 41 goals.
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