Bangkok, Thailand – Known for bringing the world’s biggest sporting icons to the golf course, Icons Series has chosen Bangkok as the first destination in Asia to host a new and exciting sports-entertainment event – Reignwood Icons of Football. To be held 1-2 March, 2025 at the world-class Robinswood Golf Course at Reignwood Park, 24 global football stars, lead by team captains and golf legends Lee Westwood and Serio Garcia, will swap the pitch for the fairway and compete Team England versus Team World in a world-first event format.
The two-day event will showcase iconic rivalries reimagined on the Robinswood Golf Course, with world-renowned footballers trading goals for golf shots in a matchplay format. Fans can expect intense action, gripping moments, and the unique opportunity to watch their favorite players compete up close.
Reinforcing Thailand’s position as a world-class sports tourism destination, Reignwood Icons of Football enables spectators to get closer than ever to their footballing icons on the golf course, and golf enthusiasts and sports fans can also tune into the global broadcast that will be available in more than 80 countries around the world.
The current team lineups are as follows:
Team England – Captained by Lee Westwood
Paul Ince
Robbie Fowler
Joe Hart
Theo Walcott
Paul Scholes
John Terry
Phil Jagielka
Teddy Sheringham
Phil Jones
Team England Captain Lee Westwood said: “As a massive football fan, I’m thrilled to be back to captain Team England for a second Icons Series event. I captained Team England to victory back in 2017 and I’m coming to take the trophy home again. We’ve picked a really strong England team, full of composed and talented sports stars that all play great golf. It’s a format that works exceptionally well for players and fans and we can’t wait to show Sergio and his boys how it’s done.”
Team World – Captained by Sergio Garcia
Dwight Yorke
Patrik Berger
Gabriel Batistuta
Luís Figo
Peter Schmeichel
David Ginola
Ruud Gullit
Nemanja Vidić
Gianfranco Zola
Diego Forlán
Ronald De Boer
Team World Captain Sergio Garcia added: “I’ve enjoyed seeing the concept of the Icons Series build over the years and it’s something I’ve always wanted to get involved in. This is a serious competition and we’ll be doing everything we can to win. We’ve announced an incredible first five players and I have some massive players lined up to complete our team. The rivalries have already started and I’m excited to take on Lee Westwood and Team England – a bit like Spain did in the Euro’s final this summer!”
Over two action-packed days, the event will feature matchplay formats like Alternate Shots, Fourballs, and Singles matches. Fans will get an up-close view of the action, with unmatched access to the players and the drama unfolding on the course.
Broadcast globally, Reignwood Icons of Football will also welcome thousands of fans onsite. Tickets start from just 650 THB and are available now at www.icons-series.com.