Bale headlines BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am, as McIlroy shoots low score

Gareth Bale backed Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi to improve Spurs, as the former Real Madrid forward teed up at Wednesday's Celebrity Pro at the BMW PGA Championship; watch all four rounds live on Sky Sports Golf

Gareth Bale headlined a star-studded list of names at Wednesday's BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am, as Rory McIlroy shot an outstanding 12-under 60.

McIlroy's team, which included former Great Britain hockey player Sam Quek, ex-England cricketer Stuart Broad and F1 mechanic Calum Nicholas, won the morning Pro-Am competition by seven strokes.

Bale, who has a handicap of 1.1, was joined in the Pro-Am by multiple other former footballers, including Chelsea greats John Terry and Eden Hazard, as well as Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler.

Speaking to Sky Sports News prior to his tee time, Bale backed Tottenham Hotspur and Roberto De Zerbi to improve following a mixed period of form.

"Sometimes it takes a bit of time to get them to settle in," Bale said.

"The manager has shown he is capable of playing good football. A lot of new signings and hopefully they'll come good, given some time."

Bale said Spurs can "hopefully" challenge for a place in Europe next season, but added they now "have the players" that can help take the team to the next level.

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Bale teed up with Ludvig Åberg, cricket icon Brian Lara and former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart. The group finished 15th in the Pro-Am event with a combined score of 23 under par.