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Hunter Mahan Wins The Gary Player Cup
Aug 09, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
AKRON, Ohio – Hunter Mahan shot an impressive 6-under 64 on Sunday to take home his first World Golf Championship title at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. This marked the second win this year for Mahan and moved him to number 12 in the world… Read More »
Oosthuizen, Player and The Open at St. Andrews
Aug 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
After trading a number of voice mail messages, missing each other in the days leading up to the final round of the 2010 British Open and Gary Player leaving St. Andrews to travel to Archerfield Links to host his annual Gary Player Invitational event Player… Read More »
Gary Player Invitational Continues Its Success
Aug 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
Charitable giving has slowed down over the past few years due to the global economic downturn, but the support for the Gary Player Invitational Series of charitable golf tournaments remains strong. Anchored by lead supporter Verizon Business this… Read More »
Gary Player Design Opens Several New Projects in 2010
Aug 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course Design
It is no secret that the past few years have been very difficult for the entire golf course design industry. North America, the traditional hot bed of new projects, has come to a screeching halt, and the number of new project announcements worldwide… Read More »
Oosthuizen Inspired By Call From Idol Player
Jul 19, 2010 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 1
(CNN)—Surprise British Open winner Louis Oosthuizen said a phone call from South African golf legend Gary Player gave him the impetus to pull off a stunning victory at St Andrews. Oosthuizen, a 200-1 outsider before the tournament, cruised to a… Read More »
Player Design’s Modry Las - Poland’s Top Rated Course - Breaks Ground On New Clubhouse
Jul 12, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course Design
The next exciting stage of the acclaimed Modry Las golf course is taking shape in the beautiful West Pomerania region of Poland. The foundations of a new, contemporary clubhouse are being laid alongside the Gary Player design, which was recognised in… Read More »
Player To Captain Team For Champions Challenge At St. Andrews
Jul 12, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Peter Thomson, Tom Weiskopf, Bob Charles, Roberto de Vicenzo and Lee Trevino will make up the seven captains for the teams in the Champions Challenge to be held on the eve of this week’s British Open at St Andrews. The… Read More »
Wildstone In British Columbia, Canada Back On Track
Jun 30, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignReal Estate Services
The global downturn has affected every sector of the economy and perhaps none harder than the real estate market, but there are signs of a recovery. Wildstone in Cranbrook, British Columbia, is a prime example. Earlier this year Coast To Coast Development… Read More »
Gary Player Launches Don’t Choke At The British Open In St. Andrews
Jun 30, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
Buoyed by the success of Gary Player’s new book Don’t Choke – A Champions Guide To Winning Under Pressure in the US, Gary Player will launch the UK version entitled No Fear – The Secrets Of Better Golf And Business at St. Andrews, home of the… Read More »
Construction Resumes On The Player Signature Designed Course At The Cliffs At Mountain Park
Jun 30, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignReal Estate Services
On June 6th Gary Player and Jim Anthony, CEO of The Cliffs Communities, hosted a cocktail reception for 250 home owners and guests to celebrate the “re-launch” of the Gary Player Signature designed Cliffs at Mountain Park golf course. After… 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 »
The Big Three Raise More Than $15 Million For Children In Need
Jun 09, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation | Comments: 1
BRISTOL, Va. — Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player individually remain big draws. Together they’re a mesmerizing trio on a golf course. The trio also knows how to harness that star power to raise money. They combined Tuesday to raise… Read More »
Gary Player Officially Launches Don’t Choke – A Champions Guide To Winning Under Pressure
Jun 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 1
Gary Player’s latest book Don’t Choke – A Champions Guide To Winning Under Pressure officially hit bookstores and online retailers on 1 June and true to form Mr. Player hit the road for some promotional efforts. On June 2nd Gary spent the… Read More »
PLAYER Magazine and Golfweek Form Publishing Partnership
Jun 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
Black Knight International and Golfweek Custom Media have entered into a joint venture to produce PLAYER Magazine. The partnership kicks off its first collaborative effort with the Fall issue of PLAYER Magazine which will reach subscribers in early October.… Read More »
Are You Ready For Some Football?
Jun 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
On 11 June South Africa and Mexico will literally kick off the 19th FIFA World Cup, the most prolific sporting event in the world. Half a million fans will pour into South Africa for the month long competition and more than one billion are expected to… Read More »
Black Knight Returns for Command Performance
Jun 02, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course Design
The South African golfing superstar will be honoured at a special ceremony where he will be presented the prestigious Asia Pacific Life-Time Achievement Award for golf. Affectionately renowned globally as the “Black Knight”, Player will… Read More »
The Player Foundation Raises R 1 Million At The Berenberg Masters
May 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
On 26-28 of March The Links at Fancourt in George, South Africa played host to the first ever European Senior Tour sanctioned event, The Berenberg Masters. Gary Player was the tournament’s official host and the field sported some of Europe and… Read More »
Don’t Choke by Gary Player To Hit Bookstores on 1 June
May 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 1
What does it feel like to stand on the tee at the 18th hole at Augusta National needing a par to win The Masters? You know you have the physical skills to hit four good shots, but do you have the mental ability to control your nerves and emotions? … Read More »
Why Brown Is The New Green – Player Design’s Eco-Friendly Mission
May 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course Design | Comments: 1
Eco-friendly is a popular term these days, but what does it really mean? And how does one be eco-friendly? For Gary Player Design these two questions are of great importance and have become the central elements in every golf course design… Read More »
Gary Player and Bob Charles Win Legends of Golf
Apr 21, 2010 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 1
Gary Player recorded his 165th career victory yesterday at the Legends of Golf tournament in Savannah, Georgia. Player and his partner Bob Charles won the Demaret Division setting a new tournament record 36-hole total of 19-under-par, 125. … Read More »
Gary Player Wine Distributed in Hong Kong and China
Apr 14, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
Black Knight Wine, a division of Black Knight International, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Hong Kong based Wine Connoisseurs’ Club/Ming Ying Hui 铭英会 for distribution of the Gary Player Major Championship wine collection… Read More »
Golf Fans Line Up At Evans Market To Meet Champion
Apr 12, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
Gary Player applies the same philosophy to making wine that made him a three-time Masters Tournament champion. “It’s all about quality,” Player said Saturday as he signed bottles of his vintage Muirfield 1959 at the Vineyard Wine Market… Read More »
Blame The Ball
Apr 06, 2010 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 3
By Gary Player | NEWSWEEK Published Apr 5, 2010 From the magazine issue dated Apr 12, 2010 Phil Mickelson caused quite a stir earlier this year when he used a wedge that some said gave him an unfair advantage. But the truth is clubs don’t matter… Read More »
Club Car Forms Marketing Agreement With Gary Player
Mar 31, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
Club Car announced a multi-year marketing agreement with Gary Player and Black Knight International to promote the companies’ respective brands throughout the world. Under terms of the agreement, Black Knight International, which includes Gary Player… Read More »
Poland Makes Its Mark As A Top Golf Destination
Mar 31, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course Design
Poland, like many other countries where the popularity of golf is in its early stages, had little infrastructure in place to allow for the growth of the game. Most considered golf to be an elitist sport and the lack of public and private courses… Read More »
The 1960’s at Augusta – The Rise of The Big Three
Mar 31, 2010 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 1
Augusta is arguably the most storied championships in the game and has always delivered incredible finishes and great champions. However the 1960’s may have been most memorable decade in its history. From 1960-1970 The Big Three dominated… Read More »
Blame It On Gary Player
Mar 30, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
There was a time when the PGA Tour consisted of a few dozen golf professionals, many of whose home courses were covered by a foot of snow and who occupied themselves during the offseason by competing in a series of tournaments in California, Florida and… Read More »
Modry Las Golf Club Awarded Best Golf Course in Poland
Mar 19, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course Design
The stunning Gary Player-designed Modry Las Golf Club has been named the best golf course in Poland according to the country’s leading golf website Polishgolf.pl. Already selected as one of Europe’s top 100 courses by Golf World magazine (UK),… Read More »
Coca-Cola China Wins Top Honors
Mar 10, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
Each year Coca-Cola recognizes one of its business units as the top performing unit in the world by awarding the company’s highest honor, the Woodruff Cup. The 2009 prize went to the China Business Unit and President, Doug Jackson. Chairman and… Read More »
South Africa Ready For 2010 World Cup
Mar 08, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
Needless to say South Africa had quite a bit of work to do to prepare for the first ever World Cup to be held on the African continent, and one of the most pressing needs was to build enough stadiums to accommodate the huge crowds expected to attend. … Read More »
Emirates - Defining Luxury Travel
Mar 08, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
With many airlines cutting back on first class seating Emirates continues to pay close attention to its premium travel customers. It recently announced that it will continue to offer three classes of service on its long haul flights and with the… Read More »
Fancourt To Host BMW Golf Cup International
Mar 02, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course Design
(George, South Africa) - Three months into 2010, the 2009 BMW Golf Cup International season reaches its conclusion with the World Final in South Africa from 1st to 6th March 2010. The top 99 players from the 34 countries that entered the largest international… Read More »
India To Become A World Class Golf Destination
Mar 02, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course Design | Comments: 1
India is without a doubt one of the most vibrant and interesting countries to visit and it is on its way to becoming a world class golf destination. While many still consider golf to be an elitist sport in India the popularity of the game is growing… Read More »
Bulgaria Strives To Become New Golf Destination
Feb 23, 2010 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
Eight years, since the first participation of Bulgaria in the International Golf Travel Market in 2002, 30 foreign golf tour operators and journalists will visit the leading golf clubs and resorts in Bulgaria in April of this year. The interest in Bulgaria… Read More »
Over 100 Million People Watch GPI Highlights
Feb 23, 2010 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 1
(Capetown, South Africa) – the 10th Annual Gary Player Invitational charity golf tournament held in November 2009 at The Links at Fancourt in South Africa was a real success raising over R 5 million for children in need across the globe. Professional… Read More »
The Big Three Reunite To Help Chidren In Need
Feb 12, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – Historic Mountain Mission School in Grundy, VA, which has sheltered and educated an estimated 20,000 needy children over its 87 years, will receive substantial support this year from a fundraising event featuring three of golf’s… Read More »
Mandarin Oriental To Open Resort On Saadiyat Island
Feb 10, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
(Abu Dhabi) - Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of Saadiyat Island, announced an agreement with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage a new luxury resort on Saadiyat Island. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences,… Read More »
Volvo China Open To Be Held At Gary Player Designed Suzhou Golf Club In Shanghai
Feb 09, 2010 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design | Comments: 1
(Shanghai) The European PGA Tour announced that it will once again sanction The Volvo China Open as an official event and move the tournament to Suzhou Jinji Lake International Golf Club. Located in the Suzhou Industrial Park about a one hour drive from… Read More »
The 2016 Olympic Games – Helping to Jumpstart the South American Golf Market
Feb 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
The 2016 Olympic Game may seem like they are quite some time away, but the reality is Rio de Janeiro is faced with a huge task in preparing the city and Brazil for the influx of athletes, visitors and media. Mr. Player is slated to visit Rio de… Read More »
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Opens To Rave Reviews
Feb 02, 2010 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
On 28 January 2010 the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club kicked off its grand opening with the inaugural Saadiyat Beach Classic charity golf tournament hosted by Gary Player. Mr. Player officially opened the tournament with a perfect drive off of the first… Read More »
South Korea - One of Asia’s Hottest and Most Dynamic Golf Markets
Jan 28, 2010 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
As late as the 1970’s golf was considered “an elitist sport” and was actually discouraged by the government, but over the past 30 years it turned into a national obsession in South Korea. It is now considered to be one of the hottest golf… Read More »
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Unveils Frank Gehry Designed Clubhouse
Jan 28, 2010 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the Abu Dhabi-based master developer of Saadiyat Island and its Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, today unveiled plans for a Frank Gehry-designed clubhouse – the world-renowned architect’s first golf-related… Read More »
Saadiyat Beach Classic Hosted by Gary Player Event Tees Up Top Stars
Jan 28, 2010 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
A host of top international golfing names and celebrities from the world of sport have thrown their hats into the ring for this month’s inaugural Saadiyat Beach Classic - a top-tier international charity golf tournament created by Master Developer,… Read More »
Gary Player Blog From The Mitsubishi in Hawaii
Jan 25, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
What a fantastic holiday Vivienne and I just had in South Africa at our ranch in the middle of the Karoo desert and our beach house in Plettenberg Bay with our youngest daughter Amanda and her family from Pennsylvania and our daughters that live in South… Read More »
Player in Hawaii for Wendy’s Skins Game
Jan 14, 2010 | Filed Under: General News
Nicklaus-Watson capture second Wendy’s Champions Skins crown - AP KAANAPALI, Hawaii—Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson held off defending champions Fuzzy Zoeller and Ben Crenshaw to win the Wendy’s Champions Skins Game on Sunday. Nicklaus,… Read More »
The Player Foundation makes a difference in 2009
Dec 22, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Although 2009 has been a tough economic year for just about everyone the spirit of helping needy children has not been diminished. Over the course of 2009 The Player Foundation raised more than R 17.5 million and helped thousands of children across… Read More »
Saadiyat Beach Classic hosted by Gary Player gains momentum
Dec 22, 2009 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 1
On January 27th and 28th, 2010 Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the Abu Dhabi-based master developer of Saadiyat Island and Gary Player will host the first ever charity golf tournament at the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. The event… Read More »
Player Wine launches second vintage of the Major Championship Series
Dec 22, 2009 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 1
Following up on the successful debut of the 1959 Muirfield in 2008 Black Knight Wine previewed Augusta 1961, the second of 18 vintages making up the Major Championship Series wine collection at the Gary Player Invitational in South Africa. The wine… Read More »
Gary Player’s First Bulgarian Design Named Best New International Course by Golf Inc. Magazine
Dec 08, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
Just after opening in July, Gary Player’s first golf course design in Bulgaria, BlackSeaRama Golf & Villas, has been named the Best New International Golf Course 2009 by Golf Inc. Magazine. An esteemed panel of industry experts ranging from… Read More »
Player Adds to his Moniker of “World’s Most Traveled Athlete”
Dec 02, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
Gary Player Pens New Book – Don’t Choke
Dec 02, 2009 | Filed Under: General News | Comments: 4
After a short hiatus Mr. Player has ventured back into the publishing arena with his upcoming book Don’t Choke (expected release date April 2010). Don’t Choke is in essence a book about pressure; what it feels like, the fact that everyone feels… 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 »
Champions Tour Stars Line Up for 2009 Gary Player Invitational
Nov 19, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
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 well-liked draw cards alongside… Read More »
Gary Player Opens New Course in Morocco
Nov 18, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
Gary Player was on Morocco’s Atlantic coast over the weekend to unveil his newest golf course design at Golf de Mogador, located in the historic port town of Essaouira. Player inaugurated the course by leading distinguished guests in a ceremonial… Read More »
Gary Player Sends Message of Support for the National Golf Club Challenge
Nov 18, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Gary Player is the latest high profile golfer to lend his support to the challenge and joins a host of players which include the likes of Ian Poulter, Oli Fisher, Nick Dougherty, Sam Torrance, Simon Dyson and Christie O Connor Jnr. The National… 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 »
Gary Player’s Passion for Horses Races Through His Veins
Nov 12, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
At the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Championship Races Gary Player received the inaugural Breeders’ Cup Sports and Racing Excellence Award at the Santa Anita Park. This award “honors an individual who has established a career of excellence in a chosen profession… 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 Receives First Ever Asia Pacific Golf Humanitarian Accolade
Nov 04, 2009 | Filed Under: General NewsGolf Course DesignThe Player Foundation
On the closing evening of the most successful Asia Pacific Golf Summit, Gary Player became the first recipient of the Asia Pacific Golf Humanitarian Award in recognition for his decades of service and tireless efforts to provide education to underprivileged… Read More »
Visit the New Gary Player Design in La Paz, Mexico
Nov 02, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
When you arrive in La Paz, the gem of the Baja Peninsula and only a two hour flight from Los Angeles, the first place to visit is The Malecon, a romantic seaside walkway and the vantage point for stunning sunsets and early morning walks. Grab a… Read More »
Artist Patrick Mavros Expands Partnership with The Player Foundation and Black Knight Shop
Nov 02, 2009 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
The Player Foundation and the Black Knight Shop are pleased to announce a new partnership with celebrated artist Patrick Mavros. Mr. Mavros, a native Zimbabwean, is world renowned for hand-sculpting truly unique African themed jewelry, sculptures… Read More »
Gary Player Selected as First Breeders’ Cup Sports and Racing Excellence Award Winner
Oct 30, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
Courtesy of the Breeders’ Cup GRAND SLAM GOLF CHAMPION IS LEADING SOUTH AFRICAN THOROUGHBRED BREEDER The Breeders’ Cup announced today Gary Player, nine-time major golf champion and leading South African Thoroughbred breeder, has been named the… 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
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 »
Gary Player Sees Bright Future for Golf in Asia
Oct 26, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
Legendary golfer Gary Player (shown in the picture on the right with Liang Weng-Chong at the Gary Player Clinic during the 2008 Invitational in China) and his design company, Gary Player Design, have a long and successful history of designing championship… Read More »
The Player Group Hosts The First Tee
Oct 22, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation | Comments: 1
Upon arrival the children were greeted by Design Divisional President Scott Ferrell and taken on a tour of the African inspired office. With the myriad of trophies, memorabilia and photos, it wasn’t much of a challenge for the group to learn about… 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 »
Gary Player’s New Poland Course Makes Europe’s Top 100
Oct 19, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
Just three months after opening, Gary Player’s first course in Poland, Modry Las Golf Club, has been selected as one of the Top 100 European golf courses in Golf World’s recently published list. As the only course in Poland to make the rankings,… Read More »
PGA National Resort & Spa Adds Gary Player Wine to their Champions’ Wine List
Oct 19, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
Black Knight Wine is pleased to announce that PGA National Resort & Spa has added the Gary Player Major Championship Series to its Champions’ wine list. PGA National, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, will begin offering the 2003… Read More »
Tea Entrepreneur Works with Gary Player to Aid Impoverished Children
Oct 09, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
In an interview with the Greenville News, Zimbabwe native Raymond Levy proudly shared his association with fellow South African native and golfing legend Gary Player with the local community in the Upstate of South Carolina (Greer). Levy is the chief… 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 »
Angel Cabrera Joins the Player Design Team
Oct 01, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
Gary Player Design is excited to welcome Masters and 2009 US Open winner Angel Cabrera to its design team. Mr. Cabrera will spearhead projects in South America with special interest being paid to Argentina, his place of birth, which is fast becoming… Read More »
The Sights and Sounds of Morocco
Oct 01, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
Gary Player Design is pleased to announce the opening of Mogador the first of two courses built in the city of Essaouria in Morocco. The design team paid particular attention to the natural beauty of the Moroccan landscape routing the course through… Read More »
Kenny Perry Selected as the 2009 Winner of the Payne Stewart Award
Sep 25, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
The PGA Tour selected Kenny Perry, a 14-time PGA Tour winner with two victories this year, including the Travelers Championship in Hartford, CT, as the 2009 winner of the Payne Stewart Award. The award goes to a tour player who shares Stewart’s respect… 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 »
The Breeders’ Cup and Sentient Jet Announce Details for the 2009 “Sentient Perfect Trip” Award
Sep 02, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
Courtesy of the Business Wire Breeders’ Cup Announces Details of 2009 “Sentient Perfect Trip” Award Winner to Receive Private Flight to Championships Gary Player to Present Trophy on ESPN NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—The Breeders’ Cup… Read More »
Gary Player’s Abu Dhabi Golf Course Fully Grassed and Preparing for Grand Opening
Aug 25, 2009 | Filed Under: Golf Course Design
Described by Gary Player as the course that will “set new standards for the Middle East region”, the UAE’s first beachfront course is now fully grassed and on track for completion at the end of year, just in time for the European PGA Tour’s Middle… Read More »
Laureus – Breaking The Cycle of Violence
Aug 12, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
Clad in biking shorts and shirts, Gary Player, Daley Thompson Boris Becker, Hugo Porta and Steve Waugh cycled to 10 Downing Street to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. These Laureus Academy members and sporting legends submitted a report highlighting… Read More »
Jumping in Line with Ever-Changing Technology
Aug 12, 2009 | Filed Under: General News
Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Blogs – Really? “Tweet, tweet, tweet.” The sounds of the latest technology craze are abuzz throughout the worldwide offices of Black Knight International – we are moving full steam ahead with incorporating… Read More »
The First Ever Gary Player Golf Hotel
Aug 12, 2009 | Filed Under: Real Estate Services | Comments: 5
The Grove Club in Hertfordshire, England offered a luxurious setting last month for the launch of The Marquis Estate in St. Lucia, the first-ever Gary Player Golf Hotel. PLAYER Real Estate, Harlequin Hotels and Resorts and their new partner… 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 »
