Jay Bothroyd: Former Premier League striker joins England Golf's Game Changers initiative and explains why he loves the sport

Golf couldn’t have been further from Jay Bothroyd’s radar growing up in north London, but the former Premier League striker is now part of an initiative that highlights the benefits of the sport.

Bothroyd has joined England Golf's 'Game Changers' campaign, which looks to challenge outdated perceptions of the game and showcase his strengths, having fallen in love with the sport towards the end of his football career.

Golfing experiences had been largely limited to the occasional charity golf day for Bothroyd during his club career, spanning over 500 appearances, until playing for Japanese top-flight side Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.