Gareth Bale signs up for Celebrity Cup

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Soccer superstar Gareth Bale, of Real Madrid fame, will be flying the flag for Wales in the star-studded Celebrity Cup golf tournament at Celtic Manor next week.

After scoring the vital winner in Wales’ recent 1-0 European Championship victory over Belgium, Bale confirmed he would be turning his attention to shooting at flagsticks on July 4-5.

Bale, who became the world’s most expensive footballer when he transferred to the Spanish giants, will join a Welsh team that is captained by TV comic Rob Brydon and includes Wales’ newest knight, Sir Gareth Edwards.

Bale said: “When I’m back home in Wales, I really enjoy playing at The Celtic Manor Resort. I’m looking forward to pulling on a Wales shirt of the different kind in July and competing in the Celebrity Cup for the first time, hopefully we can win it back from England!

“We have got a strong squad, led by Rob Brydon and I’m looking forward to meeting up with the team and getting out on the course.”

Wales will compete against England, Ireland and Scotland in the four nations event. Other stars of sport and showbiz playing include TV presenters Vernon Kay, Ben Shephard, Gethin Jones and Zoe Hardman, Irish singing sensations Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating and Brian McFadden, and Scottish footballing royalty Kenny Dalglish, Alan Hansen and Gordon Strachan.

Celtic Manor Chief Executive Ian Edwards said: “We are delighted that one of the world’s most exciting footballers will be joining us for the Celebrity Cup. The Celebrity Cup has been a resounding success since we launched the event in 2013 and this is our best field yet.”

The four nations compete in teams of six for the event, which promises a full family day out with an interactive retail village and the opportunity to get up close to watch the stars in action.

As well as top-notch golfing action and on and off-course banter, there will be Q&A interviews with other sports stars and live music in the tented village.

Visitors can also experience the VIP treatment in hospitality or the Premier Lounge, and join the celebs for a glittering gala dinner on the Saturday evening.

*For information and tickets visit www.celtic-manor.com/the-celebrity-cup

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