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Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Premier League cult hero aiming for golf glory as he attempts to qualify for The Open - a year after injury heartbreak
Former Premier League star Jimmy Bullard is hoping to compete in The Open and will take part in the qualifiers as he hopes to land a berth at Royal Portrush this July. The cult hero, 46, who played for Fulham, Wigan, and Hull City, hung up his boots in 2012 and is a keen golfer. The former Soccer AM host is a scratch-level player and runs his own Youtube golf channel, Golf Life, which has over 335,000 subscribers. Bullard competed in five of the now defunct EuroPro tour events between 2014 and 2016 and is targeting a spot at golf's oldest tournament this summer. Announcing his attempt to qualify in a video on his channel, Bullard said: 'Done my back [last year], played too much golf so I've got to manage that. 'But I think that's just a one off to be honest. I don't really get injured do I? Quest for The Open, yes. But a quest to make me a better golfer. 'I feel like the game of golf, I've got to the ceiling of what I know. All my scores are like level par, one-under, I've reached my ceiling. 'How do I get to the next level shooting four, five, six under? Is it available to me with my ability? I don't know. But I feel I've come to the end where I need a coach. I've exhausted all the stuff I know.' Regional qualification begins in June at 15 courses across the country, with around 2,000 hopefuls taking part. At least 16 will be granted entry to the tournament. Bullard was left on the verge of tears after he was forced to pull out of qualifiers last year because of a back injury. He has received high praise from a number of golfers including Lee Westwood, Ewen Ferguson and former Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie. 'Very little you have to work on,' Montgomerie told Bullard in a recent video. 'You've got great hands. You've got good speed. When you talk about 111, 112 miles an hour club head speed – that is PGA Tour stuff, never mind Champions Tour stuff. 'If you're asking the question to me – who hopefully knows a little about the tour – I'm telling you, you are plenty good enough to compete with the legends of the Champions Tour. Already. And that's without the next three years of giving it loads of graft.' Bullard, who played for Fulham, Wigan, and Hull, hung up his boots in 2012 and is a keen golfer Bullard was previously banned from the swanky Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, where it costs £92,000 to become a full member, because of his drunken antics. He revealed he took things a bit too far following 'a few drinks'. 'I'm not allowed to go again,' he told snooker legend Stephen Hendry. 'I had a few drinks and I got carried away. I put a Peroni off the first tee and clipped a ball off it. 'It's obviously not the thing to do so I apologise.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Premier League cult hero, 46, to play in qualifying tournament for The Open as he goes for golf glory
PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Jimmy Bullard is swapping the pitch for the pitching wedge was he tries to qualify for golf's oldest major. Bullard, 46, is going to be taking a swing at qualifying for The Open at Royal Portrush this July. 4 4 The retired midfielder spent his career playing for the likes of Wigan Athletic, Hull City and Fulham as he earned a reputation as one of football's funniest personalities. But since hanging up his boots in 2012, Bullard has shifted his full focus onto the golf course. The former Soccer AM host is always out on the course and has managed to whittle his handicap down to play off scratch. While he is also one of the faces of popular YouTube golf channel 'Golf Life', which boasts over 335,000 subscribers. Bullard did announce plans to try and qualify last year, but was forced to pull out before the first stage even began with a back injury. Now he's back fighting fit and has announced his intention to qualify in a video on the Golf Life channel. He said: "Done my back [last year], played too much golf so I've got to manage that. 'But I think that's just a one off to be honest. I don't really get injured do I? Quest for The Open, yes. But a quest to make me a better golfer. 4 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'I feel like the game of golf, I've got to the ceiling of what I know. All my scores are like level par, one-under, I've reached my ceiling. 'How do I get to the next level shooting four, five, six under? Is it available to me with my ability? I don't know. But I feel I've come to the end where I need a coach. I've exhausted all the stuff I know.' Rangers star Todd Cantwell spotted at world famous golf course with Sky Sports star and Premier League legend Bullard has enlisted the help of coach Hugh Marr to help him on his journey. The 'Bulldog' will be one of many scratch handicappers who will try their luck at qualification into this year's Open. The Open process sees a field of approximately 2,000 hopefuls whittled down until at least 16 are granted entry to the tournament proper. This year's Open, the 153rd edition of the tournament, will be played at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland from July 17-20. But regional qualification begins on June 23 at 15 different courses across the UK and Ireland.
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Premier League cult hero, 46, to play in qualifying tournament for The Open as he goes for golf glory
PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Jimmy Bullard is swapping the pitch for the pitching wedge was he tries to qualify for golf's oldest major. Bullard, 46, is going to be taking a swing at qualifying for The Open at Royal Portrush this July. Advertisement 4 Jimmy Bullard is trying to qualify for the Open Credit: Getty 4 Bullard retired from football in 2012 and has shifted his focus to golf Credit: Getty The retired midfielder spent his career playing for the likes of Wigan Athletic, Hull City and Fulham as he earned a reputation as one of football's funniest personalities. But since hanging up his boots in 2012, Bullard has shifted his full focus onto the golf course. The former Soccer AM host is always out on the course and has managed to whittle his handicap down to play off scratch. While he is also one of the faces of popular YouTube golf channel 'Golf Life', which boasts over 335,000 subscribers. Advertisement Bullard did announce plans to try and qualify last year, but was forced to pull out before the first stage even began with a back injury. Now he's back fighting fit and has announced his intention to qualify in a video on the Golf Life channel. He said: "Done my back [last year], played too much golf so I've got to manage that. 'But I think that's just a one off to be honest. I don't really get injured do I? Quest for The Open, yes. But a quest to make me a better golfer. Advertisement 4 Bullard is a scratch golfer Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'I feel like the game of golf, I've got to the ceiling of what I know. All my scores are like level par, one-under, I've reached my ceiling. 'How do I get to the next level shooting four, five, six under? Is it available to me with my ability? I don't know. But I feel I've come to the end where I need a coach. I've exhausted all the stuff I know.' Advertisement Rangers star Todd Cantwell spotted at world famous golf course with Sky Sports star and Premier League legend Bullard has enlisted the help of coach Hugh Marr to help him on his journey. The 'Bulldog' will be one of many scratch handicappers who will try their luck at qualification into this year's Open. The Open process sees a field of approximately 2,000 hopefuls whittled down until at least 16 are granted entry to the tournament proper. This year's Open, the 153rd edition of the tournament, will be played at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland from July 17-20. Advertisement But regional qualification begins on June 23 at 15 different courses across the UK and Ireland.
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Premier League cult hero, 46, to play in qualifying tournament for The Open as he goes for golf glory
PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Jimmy Bullard is swapping the pitch for the pitching wedge was he tries to qualify for golf's oldest major. Bullard, 46, is going to be taking a swing at qualifying for The Open at Royal Portrush this July. 4 Jimmy Bullard is trying to qualify for the Open Credit: Getty 4 Bullard retired from football in 2012 and has shifted his focus to golf Credit: Getty The retired midfielder spent his career playing for the likes of But since hanging up his boots in 2012, Bullard has shifted his full focus onto the golf course. The former Soccer AM host is always out on the course and has managed to whittle his handicap down to play off scratch. While he is also one of the faces of popular YouTube golf channel Bullard did Now he's back fighting fit and has announced his intention to qualify in a video on the Golf Life channel. He said: "Done my back [last year], played too much golf so I've got to manage that. 'But I think that's just a one off to be honest. I don't really get injured do I? Quest for The Open, yes. But a quest to make me a better golfer. Most read in Golf 4 Bullard is a scratch golfer Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'I feel like the game of golf, I've got to the ceiling of what I know. All my scores are like level par, one-under, I've reached my ceiling. 'How do I get to the next level shooting four, five, six under? Is it available to me with my ability? I don't know. But I feel I've come to the end where I need a coach. I've exhausted all the stuff I know.' Rangers star Todd Cantwell spotted at world famous golf course with Sky Sports star and Premier League legend Bullard has enlisted the help of coach Hugh Marr to help him on his journey. The 'Bulldog' will be one of many scratch handicappers who will try their luck at qualification into this year's Open. The Open process sees a field of approximately 2,000 hopefuls whittled down until at least 16 are granted entry to the tournament proper. This year's Open, the 153rd edition of the tournament, will be played at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland from July 17-20. But regional qualification begins on June 23 at 15 different courses across the UK and Ireland. 4 The Open begins on July 17 Credit: Getty - Contributor
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Celebrity Big Brother: Late and Live thrown into chaos as Jimmy Bullard exposes bum
Celebrity Big Brother: Late and Live descended into chaos when ex-footballer Jimmy Bullard appeared on the show without their trousers. The main show was a tense one for housemates as they were tasked with face-to-face nominations, leaving Ella Rae Wise storming out of the room when it all got too much for her. It all unfolded when they stood in front of baskets containing two Easter eggs. They had to nominated two housemates and placed the egg in the basket of the housemate they wanted gone. After a tense round, Patsy Palmer, Ella, Chris Hughes, Angellica Bell and JoJo Siwa ended up with the most nominations. Escape April showers with these bargain beach holiday deals Chris was accused of keeping to himself and only hanging out with JoJo, while Ella was slammed for not helping out enough in the house or in tasks. However, the episode wouldn't be Big Brother without a twist as one of the nominated housemates was given a chance to save themselves if they found the golden egg. JoJo found the egg but was told she had to replace herself on the nominations with a non-nominated housemate. She ended up choosing Danny Beard as he sometimes "didn't read the room". After a tense episode, Late and Live returned with host AJ Odudu talking to a panel about what went down in the show. Jimmy Bullard appeared in the form of a video to urge followers to vote for Chris so that he can stay in the house. "My boy Chris Hughes in the Big Brother house – let's get voting," he said. "It's eviction time, without youse, he comes out, we need you to get behind, get voting, he's got a right chance. he's got a right chance, get voting - come on Hughesy, my boy!" However, the audience was in for a 'treat' as he appeared in the video completely nude. He filmed the clip as a selfie but his bare bum was seen in the mirror's reflection. "I wasn't expecting to see nude. How lovely was that!?" host AJ said. Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their shock as one person asked: "Who on earth was that saying to vote for Chris?!" "Why did i just see Jimmy Bullard's a*s on national tv," another said. One user commented: "Jimmy Bullard on big brother AND with his a**e hanging out in the mirror welcome back channel 5 big brother." Celebrity Big Brother continues on ITV1 and ITX on Tuesday at 9pm*
