Gareth Bale makes his golf debut at Pebble Beach

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Soccer star Gareth Bale playing golf

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A good two weeks after leaving the football stage, Gareth Bale announced his debut as a golfer in a tournament on the US tour.

"I'm pleased to announce that I'll be playing at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am early next month," the Welshman wrote on Instagram, finishing his post with, "Let's go."

The record Welsh international, five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, surprisingly announced his immediate career end on January 9th.

"After careful and careful consideration, I hereby announce my retirement from association and international football," Bale wrote.

He feels "incredibly happy that I was able to realize my dream of playing the sport I love," Bale continued: "He really gave me some of the most beautiful moments in life." This includes his magic goal, among other things with an overhead kick for Real Madrid against Liverpool in the 2018 Champions League final.

Madrid won the game in Kyiv 3-1 (0-0).

Most recently, the 33-year-old played for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer (MLS) and won the championship.

With Wales he took part in two European Championships and the World Cup in Qatar.

At Euro 2016 in France, Wales led by Bale reached the semi-finals.

It's "a time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new adventure," Bale said at the time.

Apparently, golf, which he practiced with passion throughout his career, plays an important role, as expected.

"Gaz it's time to be with your family and get the handicap down," former international team-mate Aaron Ramsey posted on social media after Bale's retirement.

The tournament in Pebble Beach/California will take place from January 30th to February 5th.

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