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Horan, O'Connell, Phelps and Shevchenko take to the fairways for Ryder Cup celebrity scramble

The celebs were out in force at Hazeltine.

BEFORE THE SERIOUS business gets underway on Friday, the Hazeltine patrons were treated to some cordial competition yesterday as actors, singers and footballers took to the fairways for the Ryder Cup Celebrity Scramble.

Among those taking part were Niall Horan, Paul O’Connell, Michael Phelps, Alessandro Del Piero and Andriy Shevchenko.

With both America and Europe heading out for practice sessions later in the day, the grandstands at Hazeltine National were packed to greet the 16 celebrities for the second staging of the match.

It was, however, all a bit one-sided with USA proving too strong as they romped to victory.

  • Kurt Russell & Rob Riggle def. Alessandro Del Piero & Andriy Shevchenko, 4 up
  • Michael Phelps & Kelly Slater def.  John Regis & Martina Navratilova, 6 up
  • Todd English & Jeremy Roenick def. Jose Andres & Nigel Lythgoe, 4 up
  • Bill Murray & Huey Lewis, halved with Paul O’Connell & Niall Horan

Horan, O'Connell, Phelps and Shevchenko take to the fairways for Ryder Cup celebrity scramble
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  • Michael Phelps and pro-surfer Kelly Slater.

    Source: Charlie Riedel
  • Paulie sends one straight down the middle.

    Source: Peter Byrne
  • And he very nearly sunk this long putt.

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images
  • Actor Huey Lewis enjoying the round.

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images
  • The lads.

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images
  • 'No the other direction.'

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images
  • Always listen to Paulie.

    Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images
  • Bill Murray.

    Source: David J. Phillip
  • Martina Navratilova played alongside John Regis

    Source: Peter Byrne
  • Alessandro Del Piero was one of two footballers playing.

    Source: Peter Byrne
  • Alongside scratch golfer Andriy Shevchenko.

    Source: AP/Press Association Images
  • Actor Kurt Russell was representing America.

    Source: Charlie Riedel
  • Caption competition?

    Source: Peter Byrne
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