Motor racing legend Nigel Mansell is set to swap racing tracks for fairways as he prepares to make his debut at the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall.
The F1 World Champion will be joined by a raft of celebrities from sport and entertainment who will also be taking to the stage for exclusive Q&A sessions about their careers during the Championship from July 26 to 29.
Among those taking on the challenging Cromwell Course will be darts star Eric Bristow and – with a nod to the forthcoming Rio Games – Olympic medal heroes Gail Emms, Derek Redmond, John Regis and Mark Foster.
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From the world of football iconic goalkeepers Peter Shilton and Peter Schmeichel are set to go head to head, as other ex-professionals including John Hartson, Kevin Davies, Dean Saunders and Danny Gabbidon join them on the Warwickshire course.
Ashes-winning cricketer and man of the series against Sri Lanka, Jonny Bairstow, will also return to Par 3 for the second year running.
He will be joined by fellow cricketers including legendary opening batsman Geoffrey Boycott OBE, former captain Mike Gatting OBE and star bowlers Matthew Hoggard MBE and Ryan Sidebottom.
Coronation Street favourite William Roache and Sky TV presenter Max Rushden are also preparing for the Championship.
And fans of Strictly Come Dancing may be lucky enough to spot Len Goodman or James Jordan practising their swing.
Boy band superstars Keith Duffy from Boyzone and Brian McFadden, formerly of Westlife are also preparing to tee off.
Last year the popular summer event welcomed record crowds and the 2016 Championship is set to be bigger and better than ever before.
Perrier Award winning comedian Dominic Holland will host the entertainment, which includes three Gala Balls.
There will be two days of celebrity filled golfing action, and another two days when some of the world’s top golfers will compete in the Professional Championship.
For the ninth year running, this will be hosted by two-time Major winner and the most successful European Ryder Cup Captain of all-time Tony Jacklin CBE.
As testament to the event’s success, the prize fund has been increased by over 18 per cent to a record €150,000 (£!26,600), with the winner taking home a cheque for €50,000 (£42,200).
Amongst the players vying to take home the title will be US Open winner Michael Campbell and former Masters champion Ian Woosnam OBE.
Spectators are welcome to attend any or all days of the Championship which is covered every year by Sky Sports.
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