Gareth Bale finished in joint-16th place at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am after missing out on the final round because of strong winds in California.<\/span><\/p>\n The amateur competition was shortened to 54 holes and ex-Wales footballer Bale and playing partner Joseph Bramlett ended on 16 under. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n NFL great Aaron Rodgers finished top of the amateur leaderboard on 26 under with Canadian pro Ben Silverman. <\/span><\/p>\n Justin Rose holds a one-shot lead going into the final round of the pro event.<\/span><\/p>\n England’s Rose, 42, had an eagle and a birdie in his last three holes to shoot a six-under 65 in the third round to take him to 12 under, with Kurt Kitayama and Peter Malnati his nearest challengers.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite his competition being curtailed, Bale – who retired from football shortly after leading Wales at last year’s World Cup finals in Qatar – loved the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n “The last couple of weeks have been amazing,” said the former Real Madrid forward, who plays off a two handicap.<\/span><\/p>\n “People giving me compliments on my game is incredible, they have put a bit too much pressure on my shoulders!<\/span><\/p>\n “I am a big golf fan and appreciate what these players do on the golf course. It is great to play with them, interact and watch what they do.<\/span><\/p>\n “Just watching him (Bramlett) strike a ball is something else. The power, the touch. He has been incredible and he is an even better guy, which is more important. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.”<\/span><\/p>\n
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