The golf day was organised by the Manchester United Foundation

The event began in 2010 and has raised over £100,000 since its inception

Robin van Persie impressed his team-mates with an impressive drive

Manchester United's players took some time out from football to hone their golf skills in aid of charity, and Robin van Persie proved he is a dab hand on the green with a thumping drive.

Phil Jones posted a picture from the golf course to his Instagram account alongside fellow defender Paddy McNair and noted the pair were partners for the day.

And Van Persie impressed his team-mates by hitting an impressive drive as he teed off, turning round and shouting 'hole-in-one!' Although it is not clear whether he achieved the feat.

Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata is all smiles as he takes part in the annual club golf day

Louis van Gaal drives a golf buggy a day after his hilarious speech at United's player awards evening

Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney swings for the ball as he competes against his team-mates

Last year, supporters were able to enter the event, which began in 2010, by paying £1500 per team of three, with a player, legend or celebrity making up the fourth member of each team.

The golf day was organised by the Manchester United Foundation, which works with disadvantaged young people across the city.

Last year's 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 Ryan Giggs coming out on top last year.

Assistant manager Ryan Giggs and Manchester United centre back Paddy McNair take part in the session

Rooney takes former Manchester United defender Denis Irwin for a spin in a golf buggy at Mere Golf Club

Rooney was not the only Man United forward to take part in the event as Robin van Persie also joined in