October 5th 2024.
Gareth Bale, the retired football star, was taken aback when a furry intruder unexpectedly made an appearance on the golf course during a celebrity Pro-am event in Scotland. Known for his passion for golf, which often caused tension with his former team Real Madrid fans, Bale has fully immersed himself in the sport since hanging up his football boots in January 2023. He has even reached the level of a scratch golfer and is currently participating in the Pro-am portion of the Alfred Dunhill Championship on the DP World Tour.
Teamed up with professional golfer Dan Brown, Bale is competing against other celebrities such as Piers Morgan, James Anderson, and Jamie Redknapp. However, things took an unbelievable turn during the second round on Friday when a dog unexpectedly snatched his ball. As Bale skillfully chipped the ball towards the hole, it rolled just past the pin, setting him up for a potentially successful putt on the first hole. But before he could make his move, a dog belonging to someone behind him dashed onto the green, picked up the ball with its mouth, and brought it back to Bale.
A video of the incident was shared on Twitter, showing the amusing moment when the dog, named DarrenMcRae3, stole Bale's ball. Luckily, the rules of golf allowed Bale to return the ball to its original spot without any penalty. According to the USGA handbook, if an outside influence, like a dog, moves a player's ball at rest, there is no penalty, and the ball must be replaced in its original spot. Bale successfully made a par and went on to finish the round with a score of six-under-par, putting him and Brown in the running for the pro-am team title.
The following day, Bale played with former Chelsea player Ruud Gullit, giving fans a chance to see two legendary athletes team up on the golf course. The top 20 teams after the third round will advance to the final round, which will be held at the iconic Old Course in St Andrews. Bale has previously participated in other pro-am events, including the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California and the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am at Wentworth.
In the professional portion of the Alfred Dunhill Championship, English golfer Tyrrell Hatton holds a one-shot lead over Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts going into the final round. It promises to be an exciting finish, with some of the best golfers in the world competing for the title. As for Bale, he may have retired from football, but he has certainly found a new passion in golf and is making a name for himself in the sport.
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