“DWIGHT YORKE fired a “miracle’ shot from behind the bushes as he mixes it with footballing icons on the golf course. The Manchester United legend is part of a star-studded line-up taking part in the Reignwood Icons of Football 2026 in Bangkok. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Dwight Yorke roars in”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
The Manchester United legend is part of a star-studded line-up taking part in the Reignwood Icons of Football 2026 in Bangkok.
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Dwight Yorke roars in delight after stunning shot from behind bushesCredit: Sky Sports
His effort left his fellow ex-pros and the Sky studio in aweCredit: Sky Sports It’s Team England vs Team World with both sides boasting huge names from the game including John Terry, Jimmy Bullard, Joe Hart, Gareth Bale, Ryan Giggs, Gabriel Batistuta, Henrik Larsson, Andriy Shevchenko and many more.
During his match-up Yorke hit what is likely to be the shot of the week as he managed to find the hole from the bushes.
As soon as the ball was in the air, his caddy had his hands up in celebration before the pair let out a huge roar of delight.
Bullard was even on hand to share a hug with his on course rival this weekend, showing his appreciation for the “extraordinary shot”.
The commentary team for Sky Sports couldn’t quite believe what they had witnessed either, saying: “What an unbelievable shot from Dwight Yorke.
“It didn’t matter that he was in a bush. My goodness me.
“That is an extraordinary shot. The England team have no choice there but to applaud a real miracle shot from Dwight Yorke.
“It’s going to be the shot of the week. That is going to take some beating.”
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Team England
- Danny Willett (C)
- Jimmy Bullard
- Andrew Cole
- Robbie Fowler
- Joe Hart
- Paul Ince
- Phil Jagielka
- Jermaine Jenas
- Lee Sharpe
- Teddy Sheringham
- John Terry
- Theo Walcott
“Dwight Yorke will be absolutely loving that.”
That competitive edge hasn’t left the former professionals as they battle it out for the Icons Trophy.
The final day at Robinswood Golf Course has everything to play for with England holding a slender 8 1/2 – 7 1/2 lead after a dramatic opening Saturday.
Team World
- Thomas Bjorn (C)
- Gareth Bale
- Gabriel Batistuta
- Nigel De Jong
- Ryan Giggs
- David Ginola
- Ruud Gullit
- Henrik Larsson
- Aaron Ramsey
- John Arne Riise
- Andriy Shevchenko
- Dwight Yorke
- Gianfranco Zola
Session three is Sunday Greensomes – an alternate shot format between the matchups which is already underway before the Sunday Singles.
That includes some tasty fixtures with Bale vs Bullard the headline clash.
They duo are the only scratch [0] handicappers in the field, making it the ultimate showdown.
