Gary Player Rank
About Gary Player
Considered as one of the best golfers in history, Gary Player won a total of nine PGA Tour Championships. Nicknamed the “International Ambassador of Golf”, the Johannesburg-born golfer also won the 1965 edition of the U.S. Open, making him the youngest player to do so.
Before retiring from the sport, he won more than 100 professional competitions on six different continents.
Parents
- Harry Player
- Muriel Player
Spouse(s)
Vivienne Verwey (tied the knot in 1957)
Children
- Theresa
- Jennifer
- Amanda
- Marc
- Michele
- Wayne
Awards
Aside from the trophies he won on the golf course, Player has also received many honors including:
- World Golf Hall of Fame – Inducted in 1974
- PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award (2012)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2021)
Trivia
He’s the first non-American to triumph in all the four majors, which is also referred to as the career Grand Slam.
He was also nicknamed Mr. Fitness, or Black Knight.
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F.A.Q. about Gary Player
When is his birthday?
Gary Player's birthday is on November 1, 1935.
In how many days is his birthday?
Gary's birthday is in 190 days
How old is he?
He is 88 years old.
Where is Gary from?
He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.