Monty Announces Celebrity Cup Line Up
Colin Montgomerie has selected the first stars to compete in the brand new Celebrity Cup, set to take place at The Celtic Manor Resort from 10th to 12th May as a new addition to Golf Live – with money raised from the event donated to the Elizabeth Montgomerie Foundation, founded in memory of Colin’s mother who died of lung cancer.
The 2010 Ryder Cup Captain will oversee teams of celebrities from the worlds of sport and showbusiness competing for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the four nations tournament.
Included in the initial line up are five-time Olympic Gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave and model and TV personality Jodie Kidd competing for England, while the Welsh challenge tees off with BAFTA nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon and TV presenter Gethin Jones.
Scotland’s first two selections are a pair of sporting greats – former Lions Rugby captain Gavin Hastings and former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish. Boyzone singer and soap actor Keith Duffy is the first player to line up on the Irish side.
The Celebrity Cup will see teams of six going head to head in a round-robin competition culminating in a grand final on the afternoon of Sunday 12th May.
Montgomerie, who led Europe to their Ryder Cup victory in 2010, said: ‘I know what it’s like to be involved in a big team event at Celtic Manor so I’ve picked some players who I think can handle the pressure.’
‘These guys are really up for the challenge and it’s shaping up to be a highly competitive but fun-packed tournament.’
The new Celebrity Cup forms part of Golf Live, an interactive golf show where visitors can see top players in action, enjoy skills theatres with leading coaches and engage with the game’s top brand names.
Returning as the Official Destinations Partner and exclusive tour operator, Golfbreaks.com will be on site in the Tented Village showcasing their latest products and offering expert travel advice.
Visit Wales has also confirmed its involvement as the Official Destination and will be working with the organisers to promote golf in Wales throughout the year.
For more information or to buy tickets visit www.golfliveevent.com
