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Rory McIlroy to partner Ryan Giggs in Pro-Am at Wentworth
Ryan Giggs is hoping nerves do not get the better of him as he prepares to make his debut in the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am, playing alongside Rory McIlroy.
The Manchester United and Wales legend will join a star-studded line-up for the popular Wednesday event at Wentworth, including his former club team-mates Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes and Dwight Yorke.
Giggs, who made a record 963 appearances for United and won 13 Premier League titles in his glittering career, is certain to attract a large gallery as he partners McIlroy, a long-time United supporter, at the famous West Course on May 24.
Giggs is a keen golfer, although he is nervous about the prospect of playing with Rory McIlroy
Ryan Giggs is hoping nerves do not get the better of him as he prepares to make his debut in the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am, playing alongside Rory McIlroy.
The Manchester United and Wales legend will join a star-studded line-up for the popular Wednesday event at Wentworth, including his former club team-mates Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes and Dwight Yorke.
Giggs, who made a record 963 appearances for United and won 13 Premier League titles in his glittering career, is certain to attract a large gallery as he partners McIlroy, a long-time United supporter, at the famous West Course on May 24.
Giggs' former United team-mate Paul Scholes will also be playing at Wentworth
"The BMW PGA Championship is always a great tournament and it will be one of the highlights of the summer to be involved in it."
McIlroy is relishing the chance to share the stage with one of his sporting heroes as he returns to Wentworth for the first tournament of the European Tour's inaugural Rolex Series.
The world No 3 earned a memorable win in 2014 when he turned a seven-shot deficit into a one-stroke victory with a superb final-round 66, although he missed the cut the following year and opted to miss the event due to a hectic schedule last summer.
McIlroy snatched a thrilling BMW PGA victory in 2014
"There are few bigger Man United legends in the history of the club than Giggsy, so to be able to tee it up alongside him for the pro-am at the BMW PGA Championship is going to be awesome," said McIlroy, who is scheduled to return from a rib injury at the WGC-Mexico Championship next month.
"Ryan is one of those players who is hugely respected in sport for everything he achieved at the highest level. His professionalism and ability gave him a Man United career that was almost as long as a pro golfer's career which is incredible.
United fan McIlroy is looking forward to partnering Giggs in the Pro-Am
"Not many sportsmen or women can say they were at the very top for decades but he is one of the special few. Hopefully I can give him a bit of help with his golf!"
Championship directer Jamie Birkmyre added: "To have someone of Ryan's stature as the first name for this year's Celebrity Pro-Am is fantastic news for the event, which has become a real fixture on the social calendar.
"He and Rory are sure to be a huge draw for fans, one of many, and we look forward to announcing more star names in the coming weeks."
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