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Gareth Bale has taken up a new challenge – golf. The former Real Madrid and Tottenham star has been hitting the greens, showcasing his newfound passion for the sport. He has started his journey to becoming a star of the course as well.

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His performance at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is the talk of the town. Bale is proving that his talents extend beyond the football field. With his dedication and drive, who knows what this new golfing career could bring for Bale?

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Gareth Bale?s amazing up and down.

The former pro footballer had a slight mishap on the course when he hit the ball way off the green. The ball landed beyond a curb and the recovery shot seemed impossible to him. Bale?was worried he wouldn’t be able to play a good shot. ?I couldn’t play properly because there was a curb in front of me.??

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Gareth believed that he would have to really dig the ball out to hit it to the bank. Moreover, he needed a lot of luck as well, but it was indeed a brilliant shot. ?The shot I tried to play, you need a bit of luck along the way,? he said. ?It was a great shot.?

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This mind-blowing shot has created some frenzy online on whether Bale was just incredibly lucky or incredibly skilled.

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However, he initially thought of picking up the ball, and his partner Joseph Bramlett encouraged him to try an up and down. And his belief in Bale?s skills paid off. It was the greatest up and down.?

The incredible duo of Bramlett and Bale

The 33-year-old has been paired with Bramlett for the first 3 rounds of the tournament. He met the former Kentucky Tour Champion over a year ago and they have been in touch ever since.?

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Bale is observing his partner, learning his conduct, and focusing on the course. Moreover, he believes Bramlett is a great player. And that?s not all, Bramlett has complete trust in the former footballer’s abilities as well. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have pushed to play the up and down.

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This pairing is a dream team for golf enthusiasts, as they bring together Bramlett’s knowledge and expertise with Bale’s raw talent and drive.?

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