Scholes is 'footgolf' fan

Paul Scholes playing the first holes with Players from Springhead Utd under 14's

FOOTGOLF has arrived in town and former England and Manchester United star Paul Scholes has given the exciting new game the thumbs-up.

Old Trafford legend Scholes was at the Oldham Golf Club to help launch the new sport, which is a combination of football and golf as players kick a size-five soccer ball towards large-sized cups on the greens.

Scholes was clearly impressed after playing two holes alongside four young footballers from Springhead FC.

He told the Chronicle: "I had heard about footgolf before, and it is good, I really enjoyed it.

"The kids seemed to be enjoying and if you're into both football and golf, it's ideal.

"To be honest I think I'll bring my kids to try it. I think they'll love it."

See tomorrow's Chronicle for more footgolf pictures.