American golfer Notah Begay III has revealed how his love affair with football has “reignited the passion” he feels for his own sport.

The 34-year-old has been suffering with a serious back injury for six years but now believes he is over the problem.

After seven years on the PGA Tour, in which he won four titles, Begay has recently earned a card for next season’s European Tour.

And he is looking forward to being able to indulge his love for soccer, having set up a school for Navajo children back in his native New Mexico.

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