Geoff,
Good pubs for football.
In Puerto de Mazarron - End of motorway, turn left at roundabout, then left again at next. Continue towards the Port until you get to a roundabout with a "ship" in the middle, take first exit, and then take the left turn just passed the Lidl supermarket. Follow that road down to the end, turn right and the first pub on the right covers most games.
Also Irish bar in Camposol.
On the golf front, when you get your welcome packs they contain a voucher for free golf for 2 people at Polaris course, can recommend El Vale.
Have fun.
Ted