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WIDE PRAISE FOR BULGARIA AND THRACIAN CLIFFS FOLLOWING THE SUCCESSFUL WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

May 20, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

Graeme McDowell during his final match against Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee at the Gary Player-designed Thracian Cliffs [Volvo in Golf] May 20 (Reuters) - Bulgaria, without a player in the world’s top 1,500, has been widely praised after hosting… Read More »

MCDOWELL PRAISES EUROPEAN TOUR AT VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY IN BULGARIA

May 16, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

Graeme McDowell takes in the Gary Player Signature Course Thracian Cliffs during his match against Englishman Chris Wood. [Volvo in Golf] KAVARNA, Bulgaria—Graeme McDowell hailed the unique nature of the European Tour on the Northern Irishman’s… Read More »

THE EUROPEAN TOUR GOES INSIDE THRACIAN CLIFFS GOLF & BEACH RESORT

May 14, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

Ahead of this week’s Volvo World Match Play Championship, The European Tour takes a closer look into the new host venue for this year’s tournament, the spectacular Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort in Bulgaria. Perched on the soaring rugged… Read More »

NICKLAUS, PALMER, PLAYER BACK TO DEFEND GREATS OF GOLF TITLE

May 03, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player are back to defend their 3M Oil & Gas Greats of Golf championship, which Palmer, 82, secured with a dramatic 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th green last year. The three golfing giants make up one of the… Read More »

THE BIG THREE MEMBERS REUNITE FOR SERIES OF COMPETITIONS

Apr 29, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Gary Player tees off with “The Big Three” at the start of the 77th playing of the Masters Tournament EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 is not the only place that fans of the legendary “The Big Three” members Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus,… Read More »

GARY PLAYER LOOKS TO PREPARE FUTURE GENERATIONS FOR SUCCESS

Apr 29, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Gary Player lends advice to the 14 year-old golfing sensation Tianlang Guan following his record-setting Masters performance. As the International Ambassador of Golf, Gary Player has traveled the world looking to spread his love for the game of golf. … Read More »

2013 VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP TAKES SHAPE AS STARS LOOK FORWARD TO DEBUT IN BULGARIA

Apr 23, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Former Volvo World Match Play Champions Ian Poulter and Nicolas Colsaerts join the field of 24 of the world’s best players to compete in the 2013 tournament at Thracian Cliffs. European Ryder Cup heroes, Ian Poulter, the 2011 Volvo World Match Play… Read More »

GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL SERIES KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH SUCCESSFUL EVENT IN AUGUSTA, GA

Apr 17, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Posting an impressive 17 under par, the GPI in Augusta winners included Hercules actor Kevin Sorbo, Brad Bylenga, Ron Rasmussen, Rick Erwin, and Rick Phillips. Following a thrilling week at The Masters, the Gary Player Invitational Series continued its… Read More »

GARY PLAYER HOSTS LIVE Q&A WITH FANS

Apr 09, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Golfing icon Gary Player announces today that he will be taking live questions from fans as he hosts a Google Hangout to discuss upcoming projects and living a healthy lifestyle. GoodChime!, a global digital platform for personal health engagement, announced… Read More »

GOLF LEGEND GARY PLAYER ON OLYMPIC MISSION TO BRAZIL

Apr 02, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

The man who put South Africa on the golfing map landed in São Paulo today on a mission to do the same for the sport in Brazil. As part of its sponsorship of this week’s Brasil Classic tournament (April 4-7), global golf sponsor HSBC has flown in international… Read More »

THE BLACK KNIGHT GEARS UP FOR HIS 56TH MASTERS & GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL

Mar 20, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

It will be a busy week for the Black Knight when he arrives in Augusta this April for his 56th Masters Tournament.  As the golf world converges on the American mecca of golf, Gary Player will take on roles of past champion, global spokesman, golfing… Read More »

LIBERTY MUTUAL LEGENDS OF GOLF HIGHLIGHTED BY COMMITMENT OF NICKLAUS AND PLAYER

Mar 20, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Georgia golf fans will have the rare opportunity to watch two of golf’s most decorated icons, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, compete as a team when the Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf returns to the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort &… Read More »

LAUREUS WORLD SPORT AWARDS TAKE TO RIO DE JANEIRO TO HONOUR WORLD’S TOP ATHLETES

Mar 19, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

The world’s top athletes were honoured at the Laureus World Sports Awards, which recognise sporting achievement during 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Laureus) The 2013 Laureus World Sport Awards, the premier award ceremony on the international… Read More »

BMW GOLF CUP INTERNATIONAL: WORLD FINAL TRIUMPH FOR LOCAL HEROES FROM TEAM SOUTH AFRICA

Mar 12, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Gary Player and BMW AG Board Member Ian Robertson present the awards to the victorious golfers at the BMW Golf Cup International. Standing ovations for Gary Player, jubilation for the victorious team from South Africa and huge joy among the Germans for… Read More »

BMW GOLF CUP INTERNATIONAL WORLD FINAL: GARY PLAYER MEETS THE BEST 138 AMATEURS FROM 48 NATIONS

Mar 04, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

138 amateur golfers from 48 nations are counting down the days and hours. And although each of them is already a winner, their nerves will only increase as the greatest moment of their golfing lives approaches. On 4 – 9 March 2013 the best amateur players… Read More »

SPEED-OF-SOUND SKYDIVER FELIX BAUMGARTNER DROPS IN ON LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Feb 26, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Skydiver Felix Baumgartner will be in attendance at the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards in Rio de Janeiro on March 11. Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner, who became the first human to go through the sound barrier when he made the highest ever freefall… Read More »

LEGENDS GIVE BACK AT THE DEVO STRONG PRO-AM

Feb 19, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Golf has long cemented itself as the world’s most charitable sport, but when it comes to supporting their own, golfers really show their enormous hearts. This was the case earlier this month when Champions Tour player Dana Quigley experienced an outpouring… Read More »

GARY PLAYER AND HUMANA ANNOUNCE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

Jan 07, 2013 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Golf icon Gary Player and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nation’s leading health and well-being companies, announced today a three-year partnership to promote lifelong well-being and healthy living through proper diet and exercise, as well as plans… Read More »

IGATE CEO CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT TO HAVE THE WORLD’S LARGEST GOLD TROPHY

Dec 13, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Befitting an event of its stature, the iGATE CEO Cup has announced that the trophy for the inaugural tournament Jan. 12-13, 2013 on the Stadium Course at TPC® Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., will be the world’s largest gold sports trophy.… Read More »

BLACK KNIGHT THRILLED BY SUPPORT FOR GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL SERIES

Nov 30, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at the Zimbali Coastal Resort from 23-25 November 2012 drew the curtain on one of the most successful seasons in the history of the Gary Player Invitational Series, hosted by South Africa’s legendary… Read More »

VICTORY FOR TEAM CLARK IN GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL

Nov 28, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Tim Clark credits the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, for being the start of his professional success. So it was only right that in his first appearance in a South African tournament in two years, Clark should lead his team to glory… Read More »

CELEBS APPLAUD GARY: WHAT A PLAYER!

Nov 27, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Celebrities participating in the Gary Player International, presented by Coca-Cola, at Zimbali Country Club, have heaped praise on the South African golfing legend for his ambitious charity drives. This year the annual charity event have the Wildlands… Read More »

GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL RAISES RECORD FUNDS FOR CHARITY

Nov 27, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, charity auction drew an unprecedented response from the golfers, celebrities and business executives taking part this year when a record of over R4 million was raised. This is by far the biggest contribution… Read More »

LITTLE ADDS A LOT TO GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL

Nov 20, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

South Africa’s only female Major winner, Sally Little, will join a strong line-up of professionals who will compete in the 13th Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at the Zimbali Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal from Thursday 22 November… Read More »

CLARK LOOKS TO GARY PLAYER FOR INSPIRATION

Nov 20, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Tim Clark will play his first tournament in South Africa in two years this week when he tees it up in the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at Zimbali Country Club. It’s a significant decision for Clark, who is looking to relaunch his… Read More »

FOOTBALL LEGENDS RALLY FOR CHARITY AT GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL

Nov 19, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Football legends Kenny Dalglish and Sir Ian Wright will join in South Africa’s biggest golf charity drive at the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at the Zimbali Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal from Thursday 22 November to Sunday 25 November… Read More »

AMERICAN STARS EVERHART, WAGNER JOIN CHARITY DRIVE AT GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL

Nov 16, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Invitational South Africa, presented by Coca-Cola, has attracted another glittering lineup of professional golfers, celebrities and top businessmen for this year’s tournament at the Zimbali Coastal Resort in KwaZulu-Natal from 22-25… Read More »

BMW JOINS GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL’S CHARITY DRIVE

Nov 12, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

BMW has increased its already significant presence in golf as a new sponsor of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, which will be played at Zimbali Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal from 22-25 November in South Africa. “We are delighted… Read More »

GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL ANNOUNCES 2012 CHARITY BENEFICIARIES

Nov 09, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Invitational (GPI), South Africa’s premier charity sporting event having raised over R25 million for local charities, has announced that the KwaZulu-Natal based Wildlands Conservation Trust and Wings and Wishes are the two beneficiaries… Read More »

GLITTERING LINE-UP FOR GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL CHARITY GOLF EVENT AT THE FAIRMONT ZIMBALI RESORT

Nov 05, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Invitational (GPI) tees off at the Zimbali Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal for its 13th annual event from Thursday 22 November to Sunday 25 November 2012. Presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Gary Player, the GPI format pairs major golf… Read More »

AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 DAYS WITH THE WORLD’S MOST TRAVELED ATHLETE

Oct 31, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

Turning 77 this week certainly has not slowed down the World’s Most Traveled Athlete.  Gary Player, having logged over 25 million travel kilometers, continues to traverse the globe as one of the world’s premier golf course designers, dedicated… Read More »

GARY PLAYER RECEIVES HIS BIGGEST BIRTHDAY WISH IN SHANGHAI, CHINA

Oct 31, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Gary Player celebrated his 77th birthday this week in the only way he knows how – by climbing on a plane, flying halfway around the world, and giving back to charity. The man known as The International Ambassador of Golf was the star attraction in his… Read More »

VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP RELOCATES TO GARY PLAYER-DESIGNED THRACIAN CLIFFS

Oct 26, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Signature course at Thracian Cliffs will take center stage next year as the Volvo World Match Play Championship and the European Tour make their first foray into Bulgaria.  Heralded as one of Gary Player Design’s most dramatic,… Read More »

NEDBANK GOLF CHALLENGE ATTRACTS STAR-STUDDED FIELD

Oct 18, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Lee Westwood will defend his Nedbank Golf Challenge title against a strong field of Major winners and European Ryder Cup heroes when the prestigious invitation tournament takes place at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City from November 29 to December… Read More »

GARY PLAYER, LAUREUS, MERCEDES WORK TO HELP UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS THROUGH SPORT

Oct 15, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

With a professional golfing career that stretches over five decades, from the 1950s to 1998 when at 62 he became the oldest golfer to make the cut at the Masters, Gary Player could be sitting back at his ranch in South Africa polishing his trophies and… Read More »

GARY PLAYER AND CALLAWAY RENEW THEIR LONGSTANDING RELATIONSHIP

Sep 27, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

As Gary Player stepped up to the first tee during this year’s Masters Tournament in his Honorary Starter role, he was proudly sporting just one club – the new Callaway RAZR Fit Driver that helped him to outdrive fellow “The Big Three” members… Read More »

GARY PLAYER CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS FIRST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY IN 1962

Jul 30, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

As golf’s top players tee off at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Ocean Course for the final Major Championship of the season, nine-time Major Championship winner and golf icon Gary Player will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first PGA Championship… Read More »

GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL CONTINUES SUCCESS AT THE WENTWORTH CLUB

Jul 24, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Black Knight International and The Player Foundation announced today that the European leg of the Gary Player Invitational (GPI) global charity series raised in excess of $220,000 USD. Held at the historic Wentworth Club and presented by Berenberg Bank,… Read More »

PLAYER HOSTS ‘BEAT THE BLACK KNIGHT’ CHILDREN’S CLINIC AT BERENBERG BANK MASTERS

Jul 03, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

He may not have competed in last week’s Berenberg Bank Masters, but Gary Player’s role as Tournament Ambassador was an overwhelming success as the legendary South African delighted the crowds at the Golfclub Wörthsee. Player played a starring role… Read More »

GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL RETURNS TO WENTWORTH CLUB FOR UNION OF GOLF AND GIVING

Jun 28, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Black Knight International, in conjunction with The Player Foundation, announced today the return of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Berenberg Bank to the historic Wentworth Club in Surrey, England. The event will be played on July 23rd on the… Read More »

Golf Live Provides a Record-Setting Good Time for Pros and Fans Alike

May 30, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Golf Live is the world’s leading interactive golf show.  Held May 18-20 at the London Golf Club, it set the standard for future golf shows while leaving a lasting impression, and yet another record in the books for the Black Knight.  The event… Read More »

Gary Player Invitational Contest Yields the Experience of a Lifetime

May 11, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

What started as a simple entry into a Facebook contest quickly turned into an experience of a lifetime for Brian Schamber, golf enthusiast and Los Alamos, New Mexico detective.  Schamber was the lucky winner of a gratis spot in the Gary Player Invitational… Read More »

Gary Player Joins Field at Bad Ragaz

Apr 25, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Gary Player is set to return to the European Senior Tour as he recently committed to the Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors Open on July 6-8.  This marks the Black Knight’s first entry into the highly successful Swiss tournament and will be his first tournament… Read More »

Gary Player School For Champions’ Haydn Porteous Wins SA Amateur Stroke Play Title

Feb 10, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

GARY PLAYER SCHOOL FOR CHAMPIONS #1 player, Haydn Porteous, closed out the South African Stroke Play Championship with an even-par 72 in the final round, despite intense pressure from Italy’s Andrea Bolognesi. After leading by 3 with 8 holes to… Read More »

The Nedbank Golf Challenge Enters Its 31st Year

Dec 01, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

In 1978 Gary Player, South Africa’s Sportsman of the Century, and one of the most revered golfers in the world, sat down with his friend Sol Kerzner, the developer of the Sun City Resort, and proposed launching a new golf tournament that would bring… Read More »

2011 Gary Player Invitational South Africa Scores Big For Charity

Nov 14, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The 2011 Gary Player Invitational in South Africa was a huge success raising over R2 million for underprivileged children in South Africa.  The event now in its 12th year brought together top professional golfers, celebrities and business leaders… Read More »

Cricket Great Pollock Scores Maiden Win In Gary Player Invitational

Nov 14, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Cricket great Shaun Pollock made a significant contribution to his already impressive trophy cabinet when he teamed up with businessman Wessel Witthuhn for a maiden victory in the prestigious Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at the Zimbali… Read More »

Gary Player Country Club Is Still a “Green Monster”

Nov 09, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

As the 31st edition of the Nedbank Challenge looms, the Gary Player CC layout hasn’t lost any of it’s it’s sparkle. The Gary Player Country Club layout at Sun City won’t feature any significant changes for this year’s Nedbank… Read More »

Coetzee Joins Stellar Field For Gary Player Invitational

Nov 07, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Rising star George Coetzee will join a strong cast of international golfers, sports stars and celebrities at the 12th edition of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at the Zimbali Coastal Resort from 11-13 November 2011. The brawny Pretoria… Read More »

Dhupia Brings Bollywood Dazzle To Gary Player Invitational

Nov 04, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

(Zimbali Coastal Resort) - Bollywood diva and model Neha Dhupia will join an all-star line-up of top professional golfers, sports and entertainment celebrities, as well as a host of leading business executives for the 12th edition of the annual Gary Player… Read More »

Gary Player Invitational Raises Over $2 Million For AIDS Orphans In China

Nov 01, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The 2011 Gary Player Invitational in Shanghai, China was a rousing success raising over $2 million to help benefit children who have been affected by AIDS throughout China.  “It was absolutely fantastic and I could not have dreamed of a better… Read More »

Zimbali Geared For Gary Player Invitational Presented by Coca-Cola

Oct 31, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

There is a definite air of expectancy at the prestigious Zimbali Coastal Resort in KwaZulu-Natal as this premier coastal golfing destination grooms its operations ahead of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola. Following three years at The… Read More »

Legendary Champions Line Up For 12th Gary Player Invitational in South Africa

Oct 28, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The 12th Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola will feature one of the strongest Champions Tour line-ups in recent years, with two multiple Major winners and two European Ryder Cup captains in the field at the Zimbali Coastal Resort in KwaZulu-Natal… Read More »

THE GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL – TWELVE YEARS OF GOLF, FUN AND CARING

Oct 27, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by the Black Knight will celebrate 12 years of making a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in South Africa when it tees off at the prestigious Zimbali Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal… Read More »

Volvo to Crown Golf Champion of Champions at The Links at Fancourt in South Africa

Oct 25, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

The European Tour’s first-ever true ‘tournament of champions’ event has been confirmed for South Africa’s number-one golf course, The Links at Fancourt, from 19th – 22nd January, with the prospect of the finest field ever assembled for a European… Read More »

South Africa’s Largest Amateur Golf Competition Heads to Gary Player Designed Sun City

Oct 20, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

South Africa’s biggest amateur golf competition heads to Sun City next week when 99 golfers from around the country gather to contest the Sanlam Cancer Challenge National Finals. A total of 37 000 golfers have taken part in 800 club competitions nationwide… Read More »

The 39th Annual Gary Player Classic Continues To Showcase Australia’s Best Young Talent

Oct 04, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Classic, held for the past 39 years at the Pacific Club in Brisbane, has proven to be one of the most significant and successful events for Australian Junior golfers and has brought the PGA Tour into sight for many amateurs under the age… Read More »

Zimbali Welcomes The 2011 Gary Player Invitational South Africa

Oct 04, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

This year’s Gary Player Invitational South Africa Pro-Am charity golf tournament is moving to the stunning Zimbali Coastal Resort on KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast.  Situated on a one of the most beautiful coast lines in South Africa, Zimbali… Read More »

The Gary Player Invitational UK Continues Its Success

Aug 01, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Invitational charity golf tournament held at historic Wentworth Golf Club outside of London continued its success in raising funds for underprivileged children.  Monies raised from this year’s event benefitted The Player Foundation… Read More »

The World’s Most Traveled Athlete and The World’s Most Traveled Man Meet At GPI UK

Jul 14, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Grand Slam Winner, 18-Time Major Champion golfer and the World’s Most Traveled Athlete®, Gary Player will meet with Fred Finn, The World’s Most Traveled Man for the first time during the Gary Player Invitational charity golf tournament being held… Read More »

Gary Player Named Honorary Starter For 2012 Masters

Jun 29, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

The Masters is arguably the most storied championship in the game and Gary Player is one of its greatest champions. Paying tribute to one of the legends of the game, Augusta National announced that Gary Player will join Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus… Read More »

PowerPlay Golf Event At Celtic Manor A Huge Success

May 31, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Celtic Manor, Wales, UK - Golf legend and world renowned golf course designer Gary Player headlined a stellar field for the first ever PowerPlay Golf event held yesterday, May 30th, at historic Celtic Manor in Wales.  Swedish golfer Caroline Hedwall… Read More »

2011 Gary Player Invitational UK Moves To Wentworth

May 31, 2011 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

Gary Player and the team from Black Knight International are gearing up for another successful stop in the UK to raise funds for underprivileged children’s education.  The 2011 Gary Player Invitational (GPI) will be held at the historic Wentworth… Read More »

Inaugural PowerPlay Golf Event To Make Debut May 30 on Golf Channel

May 25, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Player, McDowell, Creamer headline star-studded international field at Celtic Manor PowerPlay Golf driven by SAAB: Ignition, the first in a series of nine-hole risk-and-reward PowerPlay Golf tournaments, features a star-studded international field playing… Read More »

PowerPlay Golf’s Inaugural Event Featuring Gary Player Gains Momentum

May 17, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

PowerPlay Golf has announced that tickets for the first ever PowerPlay Golf Ignition event on the 30th of May have gone on sale.  Golf legend Gary Player heads the field for an innovative new golf event that rewards players for attacking difficult… Read More »

Player Wine - A Big Hit At Augusta

May 02, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Masters week 2011 marked an important milestone for The Black Knight, the 50th anniversary of his first Masters victory in 1961, and for Black Knight Wine, the official launch of the second vintage of the The Major Championship Series, Augusta 1961. … Read More »

Gary Player Headlines The Field For Innovative New Golf Event

Apr 13, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

The International Ambassador of Golf Gary Player will headline the field for an innovative new televised golf event dubbed POWERPLAY GOLF: IGNITION.  Hailed as golf’s equivalent to Twenty20 Cricket, PowerPlay Golf is an exciting new short form… Read More »

Countdown To The Masters 2011 - Day 37: Player Comes Back From Seven Behind In 1978

Mar 25, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Welcome to Day 37 of the Today’s Golfer Countdown to The Masters 2011. Every day from February 17th until the big day when the season’s first Major tees off, April 7th, we will be bringing you some of our favourite memorable moments from The… Read More »

Gary Player To Be Inducted To The Asia Pacific Hall Of Fame

Mar 21, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Singapore (March 21): Super star golfer Gary Player will add yet another distinguished honour to his list of international achievements. The latest will be the South African’s induction to the Asia Pacific Hall Of Fame administered by the Asia Pacific… Read More »

Gary Player Invitational Charity Golf Tournament Set For 10-11 April in Augusta, Georgia

Mar 18, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Black Knight International, in conjunction with The Player Foundation, will host the US leg of the Gary Player Invitational Series of charity golf tournaments from 10-11 April, 2011 at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.  This year’s… Read More »

Player Recalls Storied Career - Legend Started With Humble Beginnings

Feb 22, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Gary Player left his home in South Africa when he was only 19, with 200 pounds in his pocket that his father, a miner, made a bank overdraft to give his boy. A year later, Player competed in his first British Open, still so poor that he used his only… Read More »

Ace Group Classic: With Boundless Energy, Gary Player Presses On

Feb 17, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

NAPLES — Power failure and Gary Player don’t belong in the same sentence, let alone the same room. Yet when the electricity briefly failed during a press conference on Wednesday, the age-defying Player had to halt his thought, but not his sense of… Read More »

2011 Laureus World Sports Award Winners Announced

Feb 08, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

Spain, the United States and Germany were the big winners at the 2011 Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony in Abu Dhabi as each country collected two prestigious Laureus Awards. Spain’s world tennis No 1 Rafael Nadal was acclaimed Laureus World Sportsman… Read More »

Rugby Star Hugo Porta Wins Laureus Golf Challenge Hosted By Gary Player

Feb 07, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Hugo Porta, the Argentina rugby union player regarded as one of the best fly-halves ever to have played the game, proved he is as expert at wielding a golf club as he was catching and passing the oval ball when his team won the inaugural Laureus Golf… Read More »

Saadiyat Beach Classic Hosted By Gary Player Raises Dh 2 Million To Help Children

Jan 28, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The second annual Saadiyat Beach Classic hosted by Gary Player was a resounding success raising just under Dh 2 million ($ 545,000) for children in need and besting last year’s total of Dh 1.2 million ($327,000).  The monies raised go directly… Read More »

Player Primed to Rock Fancourt

Nov 18, 2010 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

The 11th Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at Fancourt later this week will play host to South Africa’s top artists performing live at an array of stylish functions across the four day event. Widely acknowledged as the tightest rock… Read More »

Cook finds right ingredients ahead of Gary Player Invitational

Nov 09, 2010 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

Cook finds right ingredients ahead of Gary Player Invitational American senior professional John Cook’s victory in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship on the Champions Tour last weekend comes at the perfect time as he prepares to tee it up in the Gary… Read More »

Garcia to tee it up at Fancourt, South Africa

Nov 04, 2010 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments | Comments: 1

Sergio Garcia will join Retief Goosen, American Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin, Grand Slam champion Gary Player and a host of professional golfers, celebrities and businessmen in the 11th Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at Fancourt later… Read More »

Ryder Cup captain Pavin joins Player at Fancourt

Nov 02, 2010 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

American Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin will make his first tournament appearance in South Africa in 14 years when he joins an elite field for the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at The Links at Fancourt later this month. Pavin, winner… Read More »

Bidders dig deep at Gary Player auction in China

Nov 01, 2010 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

SHANGHAI, CHINA A record $1.8 millon was raised at this years Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola in Shanghai, China. A one-hour lesson with pianist Lang Lang went for 950,000 yuan ($142,000) at a charity auction held in Shanghai on Nov 1.… Read More »

Gary Player Raises Significant Funds For Southern Alberta Institute of Urology

Jun 25, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Continuing with his torrid pace of travel Gary Player visited Calgary Canada on 21 June to help raise funds for The Southern Alberta Institute of Urology at the inaugural Kinnear Classic.  The event, formerly know as the Rockyview Invitational, was… Read More »

Gary Player Raises R 17.5 million for Underprivileged Children Around the World

Dec 02, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The Gary Player Invitational series of charity golf tournaments held each year in Europe, China, South Africa and the United States have proven that even during a slow economy helping underprivileged children remains a priority. Proof positive of this… Read More »

Late Charge Carries Spoony, Al Naboodah to Victory at Gary Player Invitational

Nov 30, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

(GEORGE, South Africa) – After narrowly losing out last year, British celebrity DJ Spoony vowed he would be back with a vengeance to claim the 2009 Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola. And led by a brilliant performance from businessman… Read More »

Matthews ‘Just’ Generous at 2009 Gary Player Invitaional

Nov 28, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

It doesn’t matter that the grey-haired gentleman throwing himself heart and soul into an informal jam session with Just Jinjer frontman Ard Matthews (right) is a billionaire more used to suits than strings. What matters is that Dr Hasso Plattner (pictured… Read More »

Goosen’s Hopes for the 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Nov 28, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

Retief Goosen (pictured left) is hoping that being paired with Grand Slam champion Gary Player (pictured below) in this weekend’s Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at Fancourt will help him end the putting woes which have stopped him from… Read More »

Stars Arrive at Fancourt Links for 10th Gary Player Invitational

Nov 26, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

The stars of this week’s 10th anniversary of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola all arrived at The Links at Fancourt on Thursday, with the Grand Slam winner leading double US Open champion Retief Goosen and two of golf’s most exciting… Read More »

Basson in imposing maiden win at Coca-Cola Championship

Nov 26, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

Christiaan Basson played golf with nerves of steel to win the R550,000 Coca-Cola Championship hosted by Gary Player played over 54 holes at The Montagu at Fancourt and take his maiden Sunshine Tour victory. He shot a flawless four-under 68 on the Gary… Read More »

Tshabalala and Bartlett Help to Bring More Value to 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Nov 25, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

(George, South Africa) – Vincent Tshabalala and Shaun Bartlett will join an all-star line-up with top professional golfers and other sports and entertainment celebrities, as well as a host of top business executives, for this year’s Gary Player Invitational… Read More »

Sastre Adds A Touch of Glamour to 2009 Gary Player Invitational Field

Nov 24, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

(George, South Africa) – Spanish actress Inés Sastre is thrilled to have earned a return invitation to the 2009 Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Grand Slam winner, Gary Player. The UNICEF ambassador is set to make her third… Read More »

Richards Joins Strong Sporting Cast at 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Nov 23, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

(George, South Africa) – South African cricket legend Barry Richards joins a locker room of talent at the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Grand Slam champion Gary Player, which tees off at Links at Fancourt in George from… Read More »

Champions Tour Stars Line up for 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Nov 19, 2009 | Filed Under: General NewsEvents & Tournaments

(George, South Africa) – Champions Tour competitors always play a popular role in the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and this year’s event at The Links at Fancourt, George, South Africa from 26-29 November 2009 will include some… Read More »

Mulroy and Van der Walt Believe the Competiveness Will Always Prevail

Nov 16, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

South Africans Garth Mulroy and Tjaart van der Walt believe that the competitive streak in top golfers will always come out even when playing in a charity event such as the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Gary Player. The… Read More »

Gary Player Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Golf Business Canada

Nov 13, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

On the opening day of the Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show, Gary Player was presented with the inaugural Golf Business Canada Lifetime Achievement Award as a tribute to not only his distinguished golfing career but also his leadership and… Read More »

Player and Chan Thrilled by Support for Gary Player Invitational in China

Nov 12, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

(Shanghai, China)  – One is a winner of nine Major championships, nine Champions Tour Majors and one of only five men to win the career Grand Slam; the other an actor, action choreographer, filmmaker, comedian and producer. Gary Player and Jackie… Read More »

Matthews and Spoony to Help SA’s Children at 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Nov 09, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

South African rocker Ard Matthews and BBC Radio 1 personality DJ Spoony are among the cast of golfers, businessmen and celebrities lined up for the 10th Anniversary of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at The Links golf course at Fancourt,… Read More »

Ensuring the Gary Player Invitational’s Sustainability

Nov 05, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments | Comments: 1

The Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Gary Player celebrates a decade on the South African golf calendar at The Links at Fancourt in George, South Africa from 26-29 November 2009. The event’s success as South Africa’s premier… Read More »

Gary Player Turns 74 and Still Turns Up The Heat

Oct 29, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments | Comments: 8

He is one of only five men to win the career Grand Slam, he’s won nine Major championships, nine Champions Tour Majors, more than 160 tournaments worldwide; he has been a professional golfer for more than 50 years, designed more than 300 golf courses… Read More »

SAP Aligns with Player for the 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Oct 29, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Market and technology leader in business software solutions, SAP, will be a partner sponsor at the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, in South Africa later this year. The sponsorship reinforces the brand’s alignment with golfing legend… Read More »

Fairer View on Fancourt Fairways at 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Oct 26, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments | Comments: 1

Spanish supermodel and actress Inés Sastre, LPGA Tour player Sandra Gal, rising European Ladies Tour star Henrietta Zuel and BBC Sports presenter Sarah Stirk will smarten up the fairways of The Links at Fancourt, George at the Gary Player Invitational… Read More »

Aiken and Sandys Strengthen SA Challenge at 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Oct 22, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

South African golfers Thomas Aiken and Omar Sandys are among the latest additions to join this year’s field at the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at The Links at Fancourt in George from 26-29 November 2009. The Gary Player Invitational… Read More »