Louis van Gaal and Sir Alex Ferguson lead Manchester United stars at annual charity golf event

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Louis van Gaal and Sir Alex Ferguson took part in the annual Manchester United Foundation Golf Day
Players including Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick also played
Ryan Giggs was back to defend the best player award he won last year
But it was old boy Denis Irwin who took the individual prize this time

Published: 18:07 EST, 7 July 2015 | Updated: 04:28 EST, 8 July 2015

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Managers past and present joined a host of star players for the annual Manchester United Charity Golf Day at Dunham Forest Golf and Country Club on Tuesday.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Louis van Gaal played alongside the likes of Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and youngsters James Wilson and Paddy McNair at the event, which is always well supported by first-team players in aid of various charities.

Assistant manager Ryan Giggs was also there to defend the best player award he won last year - while former team-mate Gary Neville also returned to lend a hand.

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Sir Alex Ferguson (left) watches the flight of his ball while Louis van Gaal looks less impressed with his shot

Wayne Rooney guides his buggy round the course during the Manchester United Foundation's annual golf day

Van Gaal (2nd right) poses with the rest of his fourball at the Dunham Forest Golf and Country Club on Tuesday

Ryan Giggs (left) was back to defend his best player title while Gary Neville also returned to help his old club

United supporters are given the opportunity to tee off with their sporting heroes by paying £1,500 to enter a three-man team - with a player or legend making up the fourth player in the team and proceeds being used to support charities across Greater Manchester.

The event raised over £20,000 for the foundation, and it has raised more than £100,000 in total since 2010.

Wayne Rooney is a two-time champion - winning in 2011 and 2012 - while Michael Carrick took the crown in 2013 with Giggs coming out on top last year.

It was a pair of United old boys celebrating this time with Denis Irwin taking the individual prize and Quinton Fortune's team coming out on top.

Fergie pumps his fist while showing that retirement hasn't dulled any of his competitive spirit

Manchester United's veteran midfielder Michael Carrick strikes a golfer's pose after this tee shot

Jonny Evans (left) and rising star James Wilson joined a host of players for the well supported event

Meanwhile, the Red Devils are closing in on the signing of right-sided defender Matteo Darmian after discussions with Italian club Torino reached an advanced stage.

United are in need of a player who can play right back after Van Gaal decided the Brazilian Rafael is not up to the job.

It is understood that United have been negotiating with Torino over 25-year-old Darmian and are hopeful of reaching an agreement in the region of £11m.

Louis van Gaal wants to leave a legacy with young players

Young United defender Paddy McNair will be hoping to continue his first team development next season

Former chief executive David Gill plays his ball out of a bunker on a sun kissed day

And, David de Gea was all smiles in training on Tuesday morning as his transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid moved a little closer.

The Spain goalkeeper cracked a joke with compatriots Ander Herrera and Victor Valdes as he walked out at United's Carrington training base.

It came as reports in Spain suggested Iker Casillas is ready to leave the Bernabeu and join Porto, clearing the way for De Gea to assume the No 1 shirt.