CHELSEA legend Ruud Gullit has swapped football for fairways – by taking charge of a top golf tournament.
The Euro 1988 winner had three seasons as Chelsea player-boss, lifting the 1997 FA Cup.
He went on to manage Newcastle for a year, and has also played for AC Milan, Sampdoria, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven.
Gullit, 62, has recently taken part in a number of golf events.
And he has now been appointed tournament director of the KLM Open, which will take place at The International near Amsterdam from June 5-8.
The versatile ex-footballer hails from the Dutch capital city.
The KLM Open is part of the DP World Tour, with over £2million in prize money.
Gullit declared: “Golf is a sport that brings me connections and pleasure.
“The KLM Open is a great event, which brings together top-level sport and experiences.
“For me to be able to take on this role in the year my home city turns 750, and at my home course, makes it extra special.
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“I am crazy about the game and find it a huge honour to have been given the job.”
Leading players including Guido Migliozzi, the 2024 winner, plus Jimmy Walker and Pablo Larrazabal, will compete at The International.
Fellow tournament director Daan Slooter added: “The KLM Open has a very good name, and is a leading event for both players and fans on the DP World Tour calendar.”
When Gullit tees-off in his spare time, he plays off a seven handicap.
