Gareth Bale ended one of the most decorated and, at times, electric careers in modern football, announcing his retirement at the age of 33. Bale will walk away from the game with five Champions League trophies, three La Liga titles, and one MLS Cup to his name. It is an unimpeachable resume but for one thing: he loved golf too much.
Bale has found a loophole, installing a golf simulator at the team hotel so he and the boys can still get a couple hacks in without needing to commit to a full afternoon round.
The Welsh football star has built a version of the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass that had us at first wondering if he had bought up the Stadium Course from the US PGA Tour.