Justin Rose to play with Irish pop star Niall Horan at Hero Pro-Am in London

Press Trust of India  |  London 

World No. 2 will play with Irish pop star at the Pro-Am at the for his selected cause Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens on October 10.

A day before the Pro-Am, Rose will be joined by champion Matt Wallace, and and two other players for a night of action-packed at the Hero Challenge to be staged at the iconic on October 9.

"I'm delighted to again be working with to raise money for Cancer Research UK Kids &Teens, a cause which is very close to my heart. We've been lucky enough to raise a lot of money over the last couple of years and we have seen first-hand what a difference it can make," the 2016 Olympic gold medallist said.

"loves his and helps to bring the game to a different audience, so it's great for him to be able to play in the Hero Pro-Am, which is now packed with big names from various industries."

Among the celebrities joining in the Hero Pro-Am will be former England and five-time winner John Terry, host of opening ceremony and former Newcastle United star David Ginola, as well as former England international-turned television pundit and legendary jockey AP McCoy.

Former Ronan Keating, Hollywood actors and James Nesbitt, along with TV presenting trio Zoe Hardman, and Dan Walker, will also play in the curtain-raiser to the hotly-anticipated Sky

The will take place at from October 11-14, hosted by Rose, and the Englishman will continue his long-standing charitable partnership with his friend Horan, the former One Direction who has since forged a successful solo career in the music industry.

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First Published: Sat, October 06 2018. 12:30 IST