Staff WriterWhen you think of John Terry, you think of tackles, trophies, and leadership. But these days, the Chelsea and England legend is making headlines for a different kind of precision — on the golf course.
Now a +4 handicap regular at the world-renowned Wentworth Club, John Terry has quietly built one of the most technically sound golf games in sport. The man who once marshalled Premier League defences with iron discipline now wields a 7-iron with the same authority — and the numbers don’t lie.
During a recent Icons Series filming day, Terry clocked in some jaw-dropping stock yardages that wouldn’t look out of place on a pro’s launch monitor.
| Club | Carry | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| 60° wedge Wedge | ||
| 56° wedge Wedge | ||
| 48° wedge Wedge | ||
| Pitching wedge Wedge | ||
| 9-iron Iron | ||
| 8-iron Iron | ||
| 7-iron Iron | ||
| 6-iron Iron | ||
| 5-iron Iron | ||
| 4-iron Iron | ||
| 3-wood (high loft) Wood | ||
| 3-wood Wood | ||
| Driver Driver |
Not bad for a man who used to rely on his head rather than his hands. That combination of distance and control makes Terry one of the best footballers-turned-golfers anywhere — comfortably in the same league as his regular playing partner and fellow Team England Icons Series star, Jimmy Bullard.
Terry’s golfing prowess was on full display at the 2025 Reignwood Icons of Football in Bangkok, where he helped Team England lift the trophy in front of a global audience.
Calm under pressure, Terry even took down Argentine icon Gabriel Batistuta in the final-day singles — proving that competitive fire still burns bright.
He’s already confirmed to return for the 2026 Reignwood Icons of Football, where he’ll once again team up with Bullard and captain Lee Westwood as England look to defend their crown.
During filming for the upcoming Icons Series at Wentworth’s legendary West Course, Terry fired an impressive +1 round in wet conditions, showing just how far his game has progressed.
From the Bridge to the fairway, John Terry remains the ultimate competitor — meticulous, driven, and relentless. Whether it’s clearing crosses or striping drives, the man still leads from the front.
As far as footballers-turned-golfers go, John Terry isn’t just playing the game — he’s mastering it.
