Football stars play in Alfred Dunhill Links pro-am

Stars from the world of sport were out in force as they descended on St Andrews to take part in the Alfred Dunhill Links pro-am tournament at the Old Course.

The likes of former Portugal and Real Madrid midfielder Luis Figo were out bright and early on a chilly morning on the east coast to tee off along with their professional partner. 

Sir Steve Redgrave was among the sporting royalty to step out on to the course, along with former Liverpool midfielder and England international Jamie Redknapp.  

Luis Figo watches his putt find the hole on the first tee at Carnoustie in St Andrews

The former Barcelona and Real Madrid midfielder kept the hat on as he braved the early chill

The former Barcelona and Real Madrid midfielder kept the hat on as he braved the early chill

Sportsmail columnist Jamie Redknapp follows his shot on the fifth during his round

Sportsmail columnist Jamie Redknapp follows his shot on the fifth during his round

The former England international was joined by a host of celebrities in the east of Scotland

The former England international was joined by a host of celebrities in the east of Scotland

Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko was a part of the action, and he admitted swapping boxing gloves for golf clubs still carried the familiar pressure of performing. 

‘Golf is probably the most complicated sport you could choose and I’m so happy I’m not doing it for a living!’ he said. 

‘I’m just enjoying my day to day here in St Andrews with great competitors and of course the most beautiful golf course in the world.

‘When you have so many people and camera and your on the first tee and you’re trying just to make the perfect swing and hit it clean and right, that’s the whole pressure.

Actress Kelly Rohrbach, who appeared in the recent Baywatch film, watches her drive

Actress Kelly Rohrbach, who appeared in the recent Baywatch film, watches her drive

The 27-year-old was forced to wrap up warm as she came to terms with the cold conditions

The 27-year-old was forced to wrap up warm as she came to terms with the cold conditions

Wladimir Klitschko said the experience got the adrenaline pumping through his body 

Wladimir Klitschko said the experience got the adrenaline pumping through his body 

‘On the other hand it’s beautiful because I have adrenaline and it’s exciting, and usually when I have adrenaline in my blood I perform better.

‘So hopefully on the first tee I’ll have my first shot and hopefully it’s going to sit well now as a retired athlete I’ll hopefully have more time to spend on a golf course.’

There were celebrities from other spheres out on the course too, with actress Kelly Rohrbach also playing.  

The recently retired former heavyweight champion takes advice from his caddie

The recently retired former heavyweight champion takes advice from his caddie

Sir Steve Redgrave watches vigilantly as he sends a putt towards the hole during the first day

Sir Steve Redgrave watches vigilantly as he sends a putt towards the hole during the first day

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