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Ant McPartlin looks jovial during golf game with best man Dec Donnelly ahead of wedding

Ant McPartlin is set to say 'I do' this weekend.

And the TV favourite, 45, made the most of his final days of freedom as an unmarried man by spending quality time with his best mate Declan Donnelly, also 45, alongside another pal, on the golf course this week.

Ant - who will be walking down the aisle for the second time as he marries Anne-Marie Corbett - put on a jovial display as he messed around on the green.

The I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! presenter appeared to be enjoying his time with the lads as he joked around with his clubs and did little to hide his excitement after putting in a good golfing performance.

Wealthy Ant - who was previously married to Lisa Armstrong for 23-years before divorcing in 2018 - ensured he was dressed for the day in navy blue shorts teamed with a polo T-shirt.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been pictured relaxing on a golf course (Shutterstock/GoffPhotos.com)

Proving that Ant is the owner of all the correct gear for his hobby, he was prepared for the day with golf bag filled with various clubs, that he pushed along, and at one point he even wore a golf glove in order to give his swing some extra grip.

Dec - who will be stepping into the role of best man at the upcoming nuptials - appeared equally as focused as he wheeled his own equipment about and got into the excitement of the friendly game.

The father-of-one previously took on the best man role at Ant's first wedding to ex Lisa.

Ant and Anne-Marie couple have been together since 2018 after she previously worked as Ant's personal assistant.

They moved in together in a stunning £6million seven-bedroom London home at the end of 2019, which they share with Anne-Marie's two teenage daughters from her first marriage.

Another pal joined the TV duo (Shutterstock/GoffPhotos.com)
Ant put on a happy display as he took to the green ahead of his wedding this weekend (Shutterstock/GoffPhotos.com)

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Ant proposed to Anne-Marie on Christmas Eve last year after nearly three years of dating, with a statement from Ant's rep confirming: "Ant and Amzie are delighted to announce their engagement.

"The proposal took place on Christmas Eve at home in a very romantic setting."

The Geordie star appeared in his element as he spent the afternoon outside (Shutterstock/GoffPhotos.com)

Ant and Anne-Marie's wedding reception is said to be taking place a grand stately home-turned-hotel in Hampshire, which will be attended by 100 guests.

While they've gone for a plush venue for the party, the couple are trying to keep the actual ceremony low-key.

A source told The Sun: "Neither of them want the razzmatazz of a showbiz wedding."

The report added that they don't want the "glare of the spotlight" on their nuptials with just their "nearest and dearest" joining them for their special day.

Ant was kitted out with the gear for his day out (Shutterstock/GoffPhotos.com)

Ant and Anne-Marie are reportedly hoping for a "simple but beautiful ceremony."

TV star Ant won't be sparing any expense so his loved ones can attend the big day.

He's said to be spending £100,000 on hotel bills to cover friends and family who want to attend.

The bill could reportedly soar even higher, if the guests opt to send room service costs to the TV star as well.

Ant and Anne-Marie are set to tie the knot this weekend (WireImage)

A source told The Mail on Sunday: "Ant is paying for 100 friends to stay at £1,000 per night and has told them to send the spa bill to his £5,000 per night honeymoon suite."

The report also states that the accommodation for the big event is "more expensive than The Ritz."

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