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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 27, 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 27, 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 »

Rory to Rock at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City

Oct 21, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

Reigning Masters Champion, Angel Cabrera, double-major winner Retief Goosen, defending Henrik Stensson and Irish teen sensation, Rory McIlroy, will headline an excellent field for the Nedbank Golf Challenge to be held at the Gary Player Country Club from… Read More »

Gary Player to Deliver Closing Address at Asia Pacific Golf Summit

Oct 21, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

As attendance numbers continue to soar for next week’s Asia Pacific Golf Summit, legendary golfer Gary Player prepares to deliver the closing address to end the conference on Wednesday, October 28.  The Grand Slam winner and his design company,… Read More »

Goosen Looks Forward to Returning to the Gary Player Invitational at Fancourt

Oct 07, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

South Africa’s Retief Goosen says he always enjoys the relaxed atmosphere of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola after the pressure of a long year of competitive golf around the world. The two-time US Open champion has again confirmed… Read More »

Rolex Celebrates a Decade with the Black Knight at the Gary Player Invitational

Sep 22, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

Rolex, (one of) the world’s leading manufacturer(s) of luxury watches, announced that it has extended their sponsorship with multiple Majors winner Gary Player to include the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, in South Africa later this… Read More »

Masters Champion Angel Cabrera Headlines Gary Player Invitational Field

Sep 10, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

Masters champion Angel Cabrera (pictured left) and double US Open champion Retief Goosen will lead a field of distinguished golf professionals, celebrities and businessmen in the 10th anniversary of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola… Read More »

The Links Upgrade Under Player’s Guidance Complete in Time for the 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Sep 03, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course DesignThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

The Links golf course at Fancourt has completed its highly successful upgrade and enhancements as the famed layout prepares to host the 2009 Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, in November. The South African tournament of this global charity… Read More »

Audi Joins 2009 Gary Player Invitational as Official Vehicle Sponsor

Aug 11, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments | Comments: 1

CAPE TOWN, 10 August 2009 - Black Knight International is delighted to welcome Audi South Africa as the Official Vehicle sponsor for the 2009 Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, hosted by The Links, Fancourt, from November 26-29, 2009. Audi… Read More »

Gary Player Invitational 2009 Global Series of Events Tees off with Great Success in Scotland

Aug 07, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

CAPE TOWN, 4 August 2009 - The 2009 Gary Player Invitational series (GPI), hosted by the legendary Gary Player, teed off with great success in Scotland last month and has already made a significant impact for charity. The European leg of this premier… Read More »

Archerfield Links Brings High Marks for GPI

Jul 28, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments | Comments: 1

By Lewine Mair Gary Player and his wife, Vivienne, felt shivers down their spine when they arrived in Scotland for the recent Gary Player Invitational at Archerfield.  The shivers had nothing to do with the colder climbs but to the thrill of being… Read More »

Gary Player Invitational Welcomes AHEAD as Sponsor

Jul 08, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

Black Knight International has had a relationship with AHEAD since 2004, and last year enjoyed sponsorship by the premier head wear company at two of the Gary Player Invitational’s charity golf events in the USA and South Africa. This year, in celebration… Read More »

Player Hosts Worldwide Golf 100th Invitational

Apr 29, 2009 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments | Comments: 1

Gary Player was the most popular golfer in the Middle East on April 24th when he hosted the Worldwide Golf 100th Anniversary Issue Invitational presented by ECCO under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed bin Hasher Al Maktoum at Emirates Golf… Read More »

WSM Appointed to Manage the 2009 Gary Player Invitational in Scotland

Mar 31, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

WSM Sponsorship has been successful in a three way pitch to run the Gary Player Invitational charity golf event which will this year take place in Scotland. The 2009 event will be hosted by both Archerfield Links and the Honourable Company of Edinburgh… Read More »

South Africa to Host the Inaugural Berenberg Bank Masters on the European Senior Tour

Mar 16, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments

The European Senior Tour will visit South Africa for the first time next season when the spectacular Fancourt, in George, hosts the inaugural Berenberg Bank Masters from March 26-28, 2010… The Links at Fancourt, designed by Gary Player, three-time… Read More »

Gary Player Hit the Links with a Host of Hollywood Stars to Benefit Cancer Research

Feb 27, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments

On February 2, 2009 Gary Player hosted the 2nd Annual Callaway Golf Foundation Challenge at the historic Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, California. The pro-celebrity charity golf tournament was established to benefit women’s cancer research initiatives… Read More »

Player Confirmed for Asia Pacific Golf Summit

Feb 25, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course DesignEvents & Tournaments | Comments: 1

It is official: one of the game’s true legends, Gary Player has confirmed that he will make the cut for the 2009 Asia Pacific Golf Summit to be held 26-28 October in Malaysia. The Grand Slam golfer will be one of six world-class speakers who will deliver… Read More »

Top Golfers Head for Gary Player Country Club to Participate in “Africa’s Major”

Oct 17, 2008 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

Sun International announced today the 12-man field for what will be an intriguing challenge for those who have not played the daunting Gary Player Country Club before.  This year’s Nedbank Golf Challenge, known as “Africa’s Major,” will played… Read More »

The Player Foundation Announces 2008 Gary Player Invitational Series

Apr 01, 2008 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

The first of four Gary Player Invitational charity events is around the corner – and with this being the 25th anniversary of The Player Foundation, 2008 promises to be a highlight year.  The series of charity events hosted by the Black Knight will… Read More »

A Record Masters

Apr 01, 2008 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments | Comments: 1

For Gary Player, the 2008 Masters will be a record-breaking feat as the Black Knight tees off in his 51st Masters – a record milestone to cap his emotional 50th appearance in 2007. Player has won the Masters three times (in 1961, 1974 and 1978) and,… Read More »

Gary Player Championship Course Welcomes the Inaugural Africa Open

Feb 08, 2008 | Filed Under: Events & Tournaments

After an absence of nearly ten years, the Sunshine Tour returns to the Fish River Sun Country Club, taking professional golf back to the Eastern Cape coastline for the inaugural Africa Open.  The Africa Open will be played at the splendid Gary Player-designed… Read More »