THIS is the hilarious moment Gareth Bale had his golf ball stolen by a dog. Bale, 35, retired from football in January 2023. Towards the end of his career, injuries meant Bale struggled to get

Ex-footballer Gareth Bale had to use a rare golf rule after footage showed a dog interrupting his tournament. The Welsh man has a highly publicised love for golf as he once famously donned a Wales flag listing his order of priorities as a player, with the "Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order”, which damaged his relationship with Real Madrid fans.

Gareth Bale was left stunned when a furry imposter stormed onto the green to steal his golf ball during a celebrity Pro-am golf event in Scotland. Known for his love of golf, which at times greatly antagonised Real Madrid fans, Bale has thrown himself head-first into the sport since his retirement from football in January 2023.

Horrified owners look on as puppy runs on to green at $5m Dunhill Links tournament and scampers off with former Real Madrid star’s ball

Football legend Gareth Bale left in shock as a dog runs onto the green and steals his golf ball during the second round of the Dunhill Links.

Gareth Bale's second round at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship pro-am took an unexpected turn when a dog ran onto the course and stole his ball. The Welsh football icon has been paired with PGA Tour star Dan Brown for the pro-am event this week with the duo among the favourites to win.

The former Tottenham and Real Madrid star has chipped to within six feet only to have his ball returned to him

Gareth Bale saw his golf ball stolen by a dog during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship pro-am tournament in Scotland.

There are many reasons why playing golf in Scotland is a beautiful, otherworldly experience. The history, the landscape, the sea, and, of course, links golf are all synonymous with the British Isles.