Watch hilarious moment Gareth Bale’s golf ball stolen by a DOG as baffled Real Madrid legend watches on

THIS is the hilarious moment Gareth Bale had his golf ball stolen by a dog.

Bale, 35, retired from football in January 2023.

SNSGareth Bale was left stunned as his golf ball was stolen by a dog at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship[/caption]

X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourBale took a shot from the rough towards the hole[/caption]

X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourBut a dog could then be seen running towards the ball[/caption]

X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourThe pets owners were audibly ‘mortified’ at the events[/caption]

X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourThe dog picked up the ball[/caption]

X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourBefore running back towards Bale[/caption]

Towards the end of his career, injuries meant Bale struggled to get minutes on the pitch, which gave him time to pursue another keen interest of his, golf.

And since retiring, the avid golf fan has continued to enjoy his time on the green.

However, while starring in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie in Scotland on the DP World Tour, Bale saw his session take a shock turn.

As the former Real Madrid and Tottenham star chipped his ball towards the hole out of a rough slop, a dog then appeared and ran towards it after it landed.

The dog then picked up the ball before trotting off with its prize, leaving Bale looking on confused as it ran towards him before appearing to drop the ball.

People in the background, presumably the dog’s owners, could be heard screaming “no, no” towards the cheeky pup.

Reacting to the clip, one social media user said: “You can hear the owners clearly mortified their good boy having fun. Love puppies on the courses.”

A second said: “So cute!! I love it.”

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A third said: “I think he just wanted him to have another go.”

Another said: “Least he brought it back – good dog.”

A fifth added: “Haha brilliant.”

This weeks DP tour event – the second year running Bale has competed in it – feature top ranking golfers including Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.

Bale has been paired with three-time tour event winner Daniel Brown for the event this year.