From footballers to TV presenters, from jockeys to rugby players, from snooker aces to cricket stars. The British Masters Pro-Am has a little bit of everything, as the great and good of the celebrity world joined The European Tour's finest for what is a fun-filled pre-event extravaganza at The Grove.
Thomas Bjorn deep in converstation with two Chelsea FC legends, Gianfranco Zola and Andriy Shevchenko.
US Open runner up Shane Lowry was joined on the first tee by Vinnie Jones, Aaron Ramsey and Peter Jones.
Reigning Masters Champion Danny Willett was in good spirits as he shares a joke with former England and Tottenham star Darren Anderton.
In a star studded line up Sir AP McCoy and Rishi Persad watch on as former jockey John Francome plays his approach shot during the Hero Pro-Am at The Grove.
Former racing driver Damon Hill and former rugby player Will Greenwood prepare to tee off on the 17th hole.
Thomas Aiken (C) of South Africa chats with Sir Ian Botham (L) and Allan Lamb.
Tournament host Luke Donald of England hits his tee shot on the third hole.
Former rugby star Zinzan Brooke lines up his shot on the 2nd hole as Mike Tindall looks on.
Morning Pro-Am result
Afternoon Pro-Am result
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Game on!
