FOOTBALLING legends Matt Le Tissier, Alan Ball and Nick Holmes are gearing up for a celebrity golf challenge hosted by former Saints boss Lawrie McMenemy.

The event, on Monday, May 16, aims to raise thousands of pounds for the Hampshire Autistic Society.

Other well-known faces due to tee off at the East Horton Golf Club in Fair Oak include Jason Dodd, Jimmy Tarbuck, Mike Osman and Robin Smith.

Pictured above are Alan Ball, Lawrie McMenemy, Matt Le Tissier, Nick Holmes under the watchful eye of Ann Jarman and Sally Stemp of the Hampshire Autistic Society.

Entry to the event costs £250 a team for three players plus a celebrity. To enter, call 01489 880881.