Ryder Cup hero Justin Rose has hinted he wants to buy non-league Aldershot Town.
And he wants to bring in Luke Donald as manager.
The 45-year-old golfer is a lifelong fan of the National League club.
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Aldershot manager Tommy Widdrington – dad of Strictly Come Dancing pro-dancer Kai Widdrington – dramatically quit three days ago.
Rose – worth an estimated £30m – has joked he might take over.
The club – which won the FA Trophy at Wembley in May – is owned by Shahid Azeem, a divisive figure among fans.
Widdrington said he resigned because he thought “something fundamental needed changing” at the club.
They sit 19th in the table with just three league wins this season.
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Former World Number One Rose, who grew up in nearby Fleet, reacted with shock at the announcement, as reported on What’s The Jam.
An Aldershot Town spokesperson said: “Aldershot Town Football Club can confirm that Tommy Widdrington has informed the Club of his resignation as First-Team Manager.
“Hugo Langton and Alan Dowson will be overseeing first-team affairs ahead of Saturday’s game against Tamworth.
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“The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.”
One fan – named Brian – said: “Just needs a top sports person to buy this club and turn it around.
Current World Number 12 Rose, who is a sponsor at the club, said: “And Luke Donald as manager.”
Another die-hard supporter, Clive, added: “Buy the club.
“Get Luke Donald in as manager.”
Rose – who won the Ryder Cup with Europe last month – added: “Good idea.”
Donald was captain of the victorious 15-13 winners over the US at Bethpage State Park Golf Course, New York.
Rose, who won the US Open in 2013, also had an Aldershot badge on his golf bag at the PGA Championship in May.
Widdrington has taken over at Eastbourne Borough FC in the National League South.
The ex-Premier League player with Southampton was gaffer there before The Shots between 2012 and 2017.
The former midfielder played 75 times for The Saints, scoring three goals.
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