Bale said on his social media today (24th), “I will compete in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am early next month.” This event is an official event of the PGA Tour held annually in Pebble Beach, California, USA. Tour players as well as amateur celebrities participate.
Bale left numerous famous scenes in the history of soccer with his once unique ‘hit and run’. However, the response to ‘golfer transformation’ is not surprising. This is because he has been criticized for his insincere attitude, such as focusing on golf rather than soccer, despite frequent injuries and sluggish performance in recent years.
Bale’s ‘love of golf’ was famous. During the World Cup in Qatar, the Wales national team coach issued a ‘golf ban’, and when Bale retired, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joked that he would be a ‘fantastic golfer’. Last year, he has been steadily investing in golf competitions and business, such as hosting the DP World Tour Kaju Open.
After failing to advance to the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup, Bale dismissed rumors of retirement, saying, “I will prepare for the Euro 2024 qualifiers,” but suddenly announced his retirement from active duty at the age of 33 in a month. He said, “Sports gave him some of the best moments of his life.”
Bale, who lifted only the Champions League trophy five times in Real Madrid, is known as a ‘living legend’ in his homeland Wales. He guided Wales to qualify for the World Cup in 64 years, and also scored on his debut goal in Qatar, which was his World Cup debut. He is 17 years old as a football player. And this scene became the finale for soccer player Bale.
Bale, who complained that “Stephen Curry plays golf every morning” when pointed out that golf is more important than soccer, now holds the golf club confidently. Attention is focusing on how Bale, who left the ground without regret, will start his second life on the green.