Gary Player is renowned for his incredible fitness regime which despite his advancing years shows no sign of abating.
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Gary Player is renowned for his incredible fitness regime which despite his advancing years shows no sign of abating.
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Player is flanked by fellow legends Jack Nicklaus (left) and Arnold Palmer at the 2000 U.S. Masters. The trio were called the 'Big Three' for their dominant performances.
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Player is flanked by fellow legends Jack Nicklaus (left) and Arnold Palmer at the 2000 U.S. Masters. The trio were called the 'Big Three' for their dominant performances.
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Player uses his private jet to globe trot the world and has racked up an incredible 25 million kilometers in travel, the most ever by a professional athlete.
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Player uses his private jet to globe trot the world and has racked up an incredible 25 million kilometers in travel, the most ever by a professional athlete.
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Player still finds time in his busy schedule to run a ranch in his native South Africa.
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Player still finds time in his busy schedule to run a ranch in his native South Africa.
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Nicklaus, Palmer and Player have been given the accolade of 'honorary starters' at the U.S. Masters at Augusta.
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Nicklaus, Palmer and Player have been given the accolade of 'honorary starters' at the U.S. Masters at Augusta.
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Gary Player holds the 1974 British Open trophy aloft with his then 15-year-old daughter Jennifer after his victory at Royal Lytham.
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Gary Player holds the 1974 British Open trophy aloft with his then 15-year-old daughter Jennifer after his victory at Royal Lytham.
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Player is in constant demand from the media around the world due to his sporting exploits and foundation.
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Player is in constant demand from the media around the world due to his sporting exploits and foundation.
Ever the showman. Player delights the galleries in the Par-3 competition ahead of the 2014 U.S. Masters.<br />
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Ever the showman. Player delights the galleries in the Par-3 competition ahead of the 2014 U.S. Masters.
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Player kisses the British Open trophy, which he won for the second time at Carnoustie, Scotland in 1968.
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Player kisses the British Open trophy, which he won for the second time at Carnoustie, Scotland in 1968.
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Player in action in the 1972 Masters at Augusta which was won by his great rival Nicklaus.
Gary Player: Golfing legend —
Player in action in the 1972 Masters at Augusta which was won by his great rival Nicklaus.
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