Stars of sport and showbiz joined some of the world's best golfers for the BMW PGA Championship celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday. Two shotgun starts featured 40 tour professionals each leading teams of three amateurs over the West Course. Former England bowler Stuart Broad was among the morning wave (7.30am start), while afternoon highlights included Gareth Bale, Joe Hart, Brian Lara and Ludvig Åberg, as well as Eden Hazard with Robbie Fowler and John Terry.

Vernon Kay and Anton du Beke are long-time participants, alongside comedians Michael Mc Intyre and Paddy Mc Guinness. Live coverage began at 3pm on Sky Sports Golf with updates on Sky Sports News. Notable celebrity handicaps ranged from Anton du Beke's 0.3 to Michael Mc Intyre's 18.0.