Icons Series returns with football in focus

February 1, 2025

Icons Series returns with football in focus

In exactly one month, the Icons Series makes its anticipated return with a world-first visit to Asia for the Reignwood Icons of Football at the fabulous Robinswood Golf Club (pictured) near Bangkok, Thailand.

The Icons Series is a unique event which creates an authentic competitive cauldron where iconic sports stars duel in an exciting team matchplay format.

An England team featuring such notable names as Paul Scholes, John Terry and Robbie Fowler and led by non-playing captain and former World Number One Lee Westwood will take on a World team captained by former Masters Champion Sergio Garcia. The fiery Spaniard will lead the likes of Ruud Gullit, Luis Figo, Gabriel Batistuta and Gianfranco Zola.

The last edition of the Icons Series was in 2022 at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey where a strong American side captained by Fred Couples defeated Ernie Els' Rest of the World team. Both sides were comprised of stars across a variety of sports including cricket, rugby, baseball, tennis and American Football.

"The concept of uniting sports stars, and fans, with golf as the stage creates something really special," said Jonathan Loosemore, the Icons Series' Head of Golf Operations. "The authenticity of competition and the engagement of the iconic golfers as non-playing captains really stirs the competitive juices of the teams. All are competent golfers but being moved outside the comfort zone of the arena for which they are best known is fascinating to watch!"

Reignwood Icons of Football takes place March 1-2.