27th February 2025, Bangkok: The stage is set for the Reignwood Icons of Football, the world’s most exciting crossover sports event, taking place on March 1-2, 2025, at the prestigious Robinswood Golf Course in Reignwood Park, Bangkok. In a first for Asia, this globally televised spectacle will see football’s greatest icons swap boots for clubs as Team England, led by Lee Westwood, faces off against Sergio Garcia’s Team World in a high-stakes matchplay golf showdown.
With the final lineup now complete, football and golf fans alike can expect to witness a thrilling contest as iconic footballers take their competitiveness to the fairways. Uniting sports like never before, the Reignwood Icons of Football will see global football icons who have won at the highest levels of the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and international football battle it out in a 10-hole matchplay format. The unique tournament will showcase the rivalries of football in a whole new setting, with players teaming up with former adversaries and aiming for glory.
The Final Team Lineups
Team England
Captain - Lee Westwood:
- Jimmy Bullard
- Robbie Fowler
- Joe Hart
- Paul Ince
- Phil Jagielka
- Jermaine Jenas
- Phil Jones
- Paul Scholes
- Lee Sharpe
- Teddy Sheringham
- John Terry
- Theo Walcott
Team World
Captain - Sergio Garcia
Vice Captain - Peter Schmeichel
- Hamit Altintop
- Gabriel Batistuta
- Patrik Berger
- Ronald de Boer
- Nigel De Jong
- Luís Figo
- Diego Forlán
- David Ginola
- Ruud Gullit
- Carlos Tevez
- Nemanja Vidić
- Gianfranco Zola
The $10M Swing: The Richest Hole in Golf
During the tournament, each Icon will take on the $10M Swing, otherwise known as The Richest Hole in Golf. Played as an additional scoring hole on Saturday, all players will tee off in front of excited fans on the signature 12th hole at Robinswood Golf Course, a breathtaking 170-yard par-3, for a once-in-a-lifetime shot at history. With an unprecedented $10 million prize pot on the line, this will be the biggest single prize ever awarded on a golf hole if an Icon makes a hole-in-one. A percentage of winnings will go to the player’s chosen charity and the Icons Foundation, which supports MND. UK fans can also get involved by selecting the Icon they believe has the skill and composure to make the ultimate shot in a free-to-enter competition via the Icons website.
Lee Westwood, Captain of Team England: “This is shaping up to be the most exciting Icons Series event ever. We’ve got a seriously strong England team, packed with competitive footballing icons who are ready to take on Team World. My team is ready and I can’t wait for them to tee off in Bangkok and bring home the Icons Trophy.”
Sergio Garcia, Captain of Team World: “This is a tournament like no other. It’s an honour to captain Team World and compete alongside some of the biggest names in football history. I have been a teammate of Lee Westwood in the past but there won’t be any friendly behavior this week. These players are proven winners, and we’re ready to take on England in what promises to be an unforgettable event.”
Thomas Brookes, CEO of Icons Series: “The Reignwood Icons of Football is redefining what it means to blend sports, entertainment, and fan engagement. Bringing this event to Bangkok is a landmark moment for the Icons Series - the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown watched all over the world.”
Ms. Woraphanit Ruayrungruang, CEO of Reignwood Group: “Reignwood Park is proud to host this prestigious event, reinforcing Thailand’s reputation as a world-class sports tourism destination. We are bringing together legendary footballers and sports enthusiasts from around the world for an event that will showcase the very best of competition and camaraderie.”
Broadcast globally, fans can watch the Reignwood Icons of football on multiple platforms around the world and live on Icons Series YouTube Channel.
Find out more at www.icons-series.com.
