25 Dunhill Cup pictures as stars tee off in Tayside and Fife

A-list stars got into the swing of things as they lined up to take part in this year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Tayside and Fife.

Hollywood icons, music stars and sporting heroes took to the fairways in Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and St Andrews.

And they were joined by some of the world’s top golfers for the annual pro-am event.

Football legends Gareth Bale and Jamie Redknapp joked with fans before teeing off at the Old Course in St Andrews.

Welsh football hero Gareth Bale jokes with fans — Welsh football star Gareth Bale jokes with fans as he prepares to tee off at the Old Course in St Andrews.. Image: Claire Warrender/DC Thomson.

And delighted members of the public managed to get close to Wall Street actor Michael Douglas and Ant-Man and the Wasp star Kathryn Newton in Carnoustie.

Others taking part between now and Sunday include Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day legend Bill Murray and The Untouchables icon Andy Garcia.

Sports stars include Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit, Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave and several England cricket players.

Meanwhile, musicians Huey Lewis, Keane frontman Tom Chaplin and Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics guitarist Mike Rutherford are also in the line-up.

Journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan was among those playing at St Andrews on Thursday.

Taking to Instagram, he described the Dunhill as the world’s greatest pro-am tournament.

And he added: “My favourite week of the year.”

We bring you some of the best photographs from day one of the Dunhill Cup.

Meanwhile, Friday’s tee-times can be found here.

Antman and Big Little Lies actress Kathryn Newton waves to the crowd at Carnoustie. Image: Jane Barlow/PA.

Hollywood icon Michael Douglas celebrates a great shot in Carnoustie. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Actor Bill Murray looking serious in Carnoustie — Groundhog Day actor Bill Murray looking serious on the 18th at Carnoustie. Image: Jane Barlow/PA.

Piers Morgan on the practice green at St Andrews — Piers Morgan enjoys a joke on the practice green at St Andrews. Image: Claire Warrender/DC Thomson.

Tommy Fleetwood lines up a shot on the 14th at Carnoustie — Fans watch seven-time European tour winner, golfer Tommy Fleetwood at the 14th in Carnoustie. Image: Jane Barlow/PA.

Linkin Park bassist Dave Farrell signs autographs at the Dunhill in St Andrews. Image: Claire Warrender/DC Thomson.

Kathryn Newton sends sand flying as she gets out of a difficult spot. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Footballer Jamie Redknapp greets fans in St Andrews.. Claire Warrender/DC Thomson.

Actors Bill Murray and Andy Garcia at Carnoustie.. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Piers Morgan signs autographs at the Dunhill in St Andrews — Journalist and broadscaster Piers Morgan signs autographs at the Old Course. Image: Claire Warrender/DC Thomson

Michael Douglas on the 18th at Carnoustie. Image: Jane Barlow/PA.

Dutch football icon Ruud Gullit enjoys a joke with fans. Image: Claire Warrender/DC Thomson.

Carnoustie golf fans enjoy a bit to eat. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Bill Murray has a seat while Andy Garcia contemplates his next shot in this year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship — Bill Murray has a seat while Andy Garcia contemplates his next shot. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Andy Garcia helps Bill Murray at the Dunhill Cup in Carnoustie, Tayside — Garcia helps Murray up and off they go. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Michael Douglas checking out his options as people get pictures at the Dunhill Cup — Michael Douglas checking out his options. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Football star Gareth Bale shakes hands with Keane frontman Tom Chaplin before they head off round the Old Course together. Claire Warrender/DC Thomson

Dunhill Cup pictures in Tayside and Fife — Golf fans spotting their favourite players. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Pictures of Jamie Redknapp as he arrives for the Dunhill Cup in St Andrews, Fife — Jamie Redknapp signs autographs as he arrives at the Old Course in St Andrews. Image: Claire Warrender/DC Thomson.

Fans get pictures of Kathryn Newton and Michael Douglas as they walk past at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Carnoustie — Fans get pictures of Kathryn Newton and Michael Douglas as they walk past at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, previously known as the Dunhill Cup, in Carnoustie. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Gareth Bale on the practice green at St Andrews as he begins his run in the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship — Gareth Bale on the practice green at St Andrews. Image: Claire Warrender/DC Thomson

Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave making a splash at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews. Image: Claire Warrender/DC Thomson

Dunhill cup pictures show stars including Kathryn Newton — Kathryn Newton gets into the swing of the Dunhill. Image: Jane Barlow/PA.

25 pictures as Hollywood legends, music heroes and sports stars tee off at the Dunhill Cup in Tayside and Fife

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