Wayne Rooney switched his attention from boxing to golf as the Manchester United striker enjoyed a round in Cheshire on Wednesday . The England captain caused a stir at the weekend when a video emerged of him , appearing to be knocked out cold by Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley after an impromptu sparring session in his kitchen . The 29-year-old followed it up just hours later on Sunday with one of the best celebrations of the season after he scored the second in United 's 3-0 Barclays Premier League win over Tottenham at Old Trafford . Wayne Rooney took a break from the daily grind by trying out a new club at a golf course . Rooney pokes fun at the release of a video showing him being Ko 'd in his kitchen after scoring on Sunday . But he may have a different swinging celebration up his sleeve if he scores against United 's arch-rivals Liverpool this Sunday . A smiling Rooney , who is known to have strong passion for the golfing greens as he does with prize-fighting , was dressed head-to-toe in the latest Nike Golf Vapor range as he hit the course for 18 holes . Rooney provided the knockout blow to Spurs , consolidating United 's spot in the Champions League places . After powering past Champions League rivals Spurs , United will hope to send Liverpool off course . The star , who is pals with Manchester United-supporting world golf No 1 Rory McIlory , tweeted : 'Finally got out for a game of golf today and tested my new @ nikegolf driver . It 's the best one yet ! ' Rooney will return to training on Thursday as Louis van Gaal 's side ramp up their preparations for their must-win trip to Anfield , where they look to strengthen their grip on a top-four place to qualify for next season 's Champions League .
Phil Bardsley got the rub of the green after driving through Spurs ' defence to score United 's third on Sunday . He celebrated in knockout fashion after the release of a video showing Rooney flooring him with a jab in his kitchen . And after the victory consolidated a Champions League spot , the United man headed to the golf course with Liverpool looming . The Manchester United striker tried out a new club on the course , and said it was above par .