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Cal Byrne

Icons Series golf event: Who’s playing with Harry Kane, how to watch and when does it start?

On course: Harry Kane

(Picture: Getty Images)

Have you ever wondered who would win in a drive-off between Harry Kane and Michael Phelps? Whether Oscar De La Hoya or Pep Guardiola would be better at plotting their way around nine holes?

Well, if the answer to either of the above is a “yes”, you may be in luck as the Icons Series golf tournament is set to hold its inaugural event in the US, and the lineup of competitors looks like it’s set to be a cracker.

Set at one of the more iconic venues in US golf during the summer months, you know there will be the potential for some spectacular shot-making if the teams can keep it on the short stuff.

Here’s all you need to know...

Harry Kane (Getty Images)

Who’s playing at the Icons Series golf event? 

Team USA

  • Fred Couples (Captain)
  • Michael Phelps (Swimming)
  • Michael Strahan (NFL)
  • Ben Roethlisberger (NFL)
  • J.R. Smith (NBA)
  • Andrew Whitworth (NFL)
  • Robbie Gould (NFL)
  • John Smoltz (MLB)
  • Marshall Faulk (NFL)

Team Rest of the World

  • Ernie Els (Captain)
  • Ash Barty (Tennis)
  • Pep Guardiola (Football)
  • Harry Kane (Soccer)
  • Canelo Alvarez (Boxing)
  • Ab De Villiers (Cricket)
  • James Milner (Football)
  • George Gregan (Rugby)
  • Ricky Ponting (Cricket)
  • Brian Lara (Cricket)
  • Ivan Rodriguez (MLB)

When does the Icons Series golf event start? 

The first round started at the Liberty National golf club on Thursday June 30, and will conclude the following day, on Friday July 1.

Liberty National hosted the Presidents Cup in 2017, in which then-president Donald Trump became the first sitting president to present the trophy - with Steve Stricker’s Team USA taking it home with a 19-11 win over the team of internationals.

How to watch Icons Series?

TV channel: The match will be televised on FreeSports in the UK, which can be found on Sky TV channel 422, Virgin HD 553, TalkTalk 64, BT Vision channel 64, Samsung TV Plus.

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