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Sports stars Jamie Redknapp, Michael Ballack, Tony McCoy and Ian Botham lead the way in Alfred Dunhill golf tournament practice

Celebs gearing up for prestigious tournament at St Andrews as Ruud Gullit and Kevin Pietersen also get involved

JAMIE REDKNAPP led the way as a group of sporting personalities tried their hand in the practice round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

The former Tottenham and Liverpool star took the course in all the right gear as he gave it some welly at the Old Course in St Andrews.

Jamie Redknapp led the way in the practice round at the Alfred Links Dunhill Championship
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Jamie Redknapp led the way in the practice round at the Alfred Links Dunhill ChampionshipCredit: Getty Images
Chelsea favourite Michael Ballack was also involved
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Chelsea favourite Michael Ballack was also involvedCredit: Getty Images
The pair were joined by Ruud Gullit
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The pair were joined by Ruud GullitCredit: Getty Images

Sky Sports pundit Redknapp was joined by a number of other golf enthusiasts, including former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack.

The German looked delighted as he got to grips with the course alongside ex-Blues boss Ruud Gullit.

While legendary jockey Tony McCoy appeared to be taking things very seriously as he struck a fierce shot.

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Tony McCoy gave it some welly at St Andrews
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Tony McCoy gave it some welly at St AndrewsCredit: Getty Images
Ian Botham appeared to be enjoying himself
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Ian Botham appeared to be enjoying himselfCredit: Getty Images
Kevin Pietersen was also spotted teeing off
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Kevin Pietersen was also spotted teeing offCredit: Getty Images

Meanwhile, three cricket icons also joined in the fun alongside professional golfers – including six of Europe’s losing Ryder Cup team.

Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughn and Ian Botham all took turns ahead of the pro-am competition, with a host of other celebrities also involved.

Ronan Keating, Jamie Dornan, Hugh Grant and Andy Garcia are all looking to make things happen alongside the likes of Lee Westwood and Danny Willett, with all the action kicking off on Thursday October 6.

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