The highly anticipated Reignwood Icons of Football event kicks off in Bangkok this morning, with captains Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia officially unveiling the team pairings for the opening round of the unique golf showdown.
Taking place at the prestigious Robinswood Golf Course in Reignwood Park on 1-2 March, this first-ever Icons Series event in Asia will see some of football’s greatest legends trade their boots for golf clubs in a fierce matchplay competition.
The opening round pairings have now been confirmed, setting the stage for an electrifying start to the tournament. England captain Westwood has lined up his side to take on Garcia’s Team World in a series of four-ball matchups:
Team England
Vs
Team World
John Terry & Theo Walcott
Vs
Gabriel Batistuta & Gianfranco Zola
Joe Hart & Phil Jones
Vs
Hamit Altintop & Nemanja Vidić
Paul Ince & Robbie Fowler
Vs
David Ginola & Patrik Berger
Lee Sharpe & Phil Jagielka
Vs
Carlos Tevez & Diego Forlán
Jimmy Bullard & Jermaine Jenas
Vs
Nigel De Jong & Ronald de Boer
Paul Scholes & Teddy Sheringham
Vs
Ruud Gullit & Luis Figo
With an action-packed weekend ahead, football and golf fans alike are in for a treat as these iconic athletes showcase their skills on the fairways in what promises to be a fiercely competitive battle.
Adding to the excitement, the tournament will feature the much-anticipated $10M Swing challenge, where each player will take on Robinswood Golf Course’s stunning 12th hole with a chance to win an unprecedented $10 million prize for a hole-in-one.
Broadcast globally, fans can watch the Reignwood Icons of football on multiple platforms around the world and live on Icons Series YouTube Channel.
The opening Fourballs commence at 9.00am (GMT+7), on March 1st 2025.
Find out more at www.icons-series.com.