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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 »
The Gary Player Invitational at Augusta—An Excellent Start to Global Charity Series
Apr 30, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
It was hole-in-one number 28 for the Black Knight that stole the show on the golf course during the U.S. leg of the global Gary Player Invitational series, but it was the spirit of giving off the course that will leave a lasting impact. Following… Read More »
The Gary Player Invitational at Augusta Continues Its Success
Apr 11, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
The Gary Player Invitational Series of global charity golf tournaments continued its success in the USA by raising nearly $300,000 to help fund underprivileged children’s education. The event was held at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta,… Read More »
Blair Atholl Community School visits the World of Golf
Jan 11, 2012 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
The Blair Atholl Community school was built by the Gary Player Foundation in 1983 with the aim of not only providing quality education to disadvantaged children from the region but also to take their experience beyond the walls of the classroom by providing… Read More »
Wildlands Conservation Trust Receives R1 Million Donation From Gary Player Invitational
Dec 21, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
Golfing legend Gary Player and Coca-Cola, the presenting sponsor of the Gary Player Invitational (GPI), recently visited the impoverished Buffelsdraai community in KwaZulu-Natal to announce an estimated R1 million donation to assist with the work of the… Read More »
What Is The Laureus Sport For Good Foundation?
Nov 30, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.” Nelson… Read More »
Two Weeks, Two Events, 20 Million For Charity
Nov 30, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
In the span of two short weeks the Gary Player Invitational charity golf tournaments in Shanghai, China and Durban, South Africa bucked the global economic downturn, raising nearly R20 million for at-risk children across the globe and pushing the total… 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 »
South Africa’s Sports Minister Praises Gary Player
Nov 11, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
South Africa’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, has praised Gary Player as the country’s greatest sportsman and one of its finest ambassadors who “belongs in a league of his own”. Mbalula was due to address the assembled golfers,… Read More »
KZN Wildlands Conservation Trust Gets Boost From Coca-Cola and Gary Player Invitational
Nov 10, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
Golfing legend Gary Player was on hand today when Coca-Cola, the presenting sponsor of the Gary Player Invitational (GPI), visited the impoverished Buffelsdraai community in KwaZulu-Natal to announce an estimated R1 million donation to boost the work… 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 »
Golf Meets Glamour at 2011 Gary Player Invitational
Nov 02, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
Four leggy fairway blondes will flank Gary Player when South Africa’s Grand Slam champion hosts the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola from 10-13 November 2009. European Tour winners Lee-Anne Pace and Diana Luna, rising European Ladies… 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 »
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 »
David Toms Named PGA Tour’s Payne Stewart Award Winner
Sep 21, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
On Tuesday the PGA Tour presented David Toms with the 2011 Payne Stewart Award, in honor of the three-time major champion who died in a plane crash on his way to the Tour Championship in 1999. The award is for a player who shares Stewart’s respect… Read More »
Emirates Announced as Title Sponsor of the Australian Open
Sep 14, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
The Australian Open has secured another key sponsor with the announcement that Emirates will partner with the championship as the new naming rights sponsor for the next three years. The sponsorship further solidifies Emirates’ commitment to taking a… Read More »
Gary Player Pledges To Help Black Golfers In South Africa
Aug 25, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
South African golfing great Gary Player has committed himself to helping the country’s black professional golfers do well globally. The legendary Player has formed a partnership with Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula to assist… 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 »
The Player Foundation and Golf Club Images Form Alliance
Jul 01, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
The Player Foundation and Golf Club Images (GCI) have joined forces to establish a program to give all of Gary Player Design’s golf course and real estate clients around the world an opportunity to update and improve their golf course photography. … Read More »
The Gary Player Invitational at Augusta - A Quiet Success
May 02, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
The U.S. leg of the Gary Player Invitational Series of charity golf tournaments held on April 10-11, 2011 at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia was a quiet success raising over $100,000 for at risk children in the USA. This year’s… Read More »
Gary Player Invitational Charity Golf Tournament Set For 10-11 April in Augusta, Georgia
Mar 18, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments
Black Knight International, in conjunction with The Player Foundation, will host the US leg of the Gary Player Invitational Series of charity golf tournaments from 10-11 April, 2011 at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. This year’s… Read More »
Rugby Star Hugo Porta Wins Laureus Golf Challenge Hosted By Gary Player
Feb 07, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments
Hugo Porta, the Argentina rugby union player regarded as one of the best fly-halves ever to have played the game, proved he is as expert at wielding a golf club as he was catching and passing the oval ball when his team won the inaugural Laureus Golf… Read More »
Saadiyat Beach Classic Hosted By Gary Player Raises Dh 2 Million To Help Children
Jan 28, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player FoundationEvents & Tournaments
The second annual Saadiyat Beach Classic hosted by Gary Player was a resounding success raising just under Dh 2 million ($ 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 »
Students Benefit From Saadiyat Beach Classic Tournament Hosted By Gary Player
Jan 17, 2011 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation
ABU DHABI // Sahdia Khurshid stands in front of the blackboard, her full attention on the dozen students seated around the table in her sunny classroom in Abu Dhabi Gate City. But this is no ordinary classroom, and these are no ordinary students.… Read More »
The Player Foundation raises over $20 million for charity in 2010
Dec 21, 2010 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
During the course of 2010, we are proud to have raised over $20 million dollars worldwide though our various events and activities. Below are some of the Player Foundation events from around the globe. Events hosted to raise money for charity in 2010:… 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 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 »
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 »
Coca-Cola China Wins Top Honors
Mar 10, 2010 | Filed Under: General NewsThe Player Foundation | Comments: 1
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Callaway Golf and The Player Foundation Donate over 3000 Golf Balls to the SAGDB
May 07, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation | Comments: 1
“Give us the equipment; we will do the rest,” says South African Golf Development Board members… Ruben Raubenheimer does not own a fancy set of golf clubs. Riaan Beukes does not retain membership in a swanky country club, but there is one goal these… 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 »
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 »
Callaway Renews Global Sponsorship of Gary Player Invitational Series
Feb 27, 2009 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
For nearly ten years, Gary Player has enjoyed a relationship with Callaway Golf, both as a TOUR professional and host of several Callaway corporate events annually. Player has also been a proud ambassador for the company, sporting the Callaway logo… Read More »
Goosen Joins Stars and Celebrities at the Gary Player Invitational at Fancourt
Nov 20, 2008 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Retief Goosen has included the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at Fancourt as one of only two tournaments he will play in South Africa this summer, and he joins an illustrious field of present and past champions in this pro-celebrity… Read More »
Coca-Cola Presents the 2008 GPI in Shanghai to raise funds for AIDS-impacted Children in China
Nov 05, 2008 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
On November 3, 2008 Coca-Cola (China) Beverages Limited presented the 2008 Gary Player Invitational in Shanghai, a charity golf tournament focused on raising funds for the Chinese Foundation for the Prevention of STD and AIDS in direct support of the… Read More »
Watch the Gary Player Invitational on The Golf Channel beginning Monday, October 20
Oct 13, 2008 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Gary Player Invitational presented by The Cliffs, brought together professional golfers, celebrities and special guests from around the world to raise awareness and funds for local children’s health. It was three full days of friendship, laughter,… Read More »
Gary Player Invitational to be Staged at The Cliffs this Fall
Jul 01, 2008 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
After ten successful years in South Florida, the Gary Player Invitational charity event is moving to the Carolinas and will take place at The Cliffs, one of America’s premier collections of private residential communities. As the title sponsor… Read More »
Gary Player to Participate in the 25th Annual BI-LO Charity Classic
Jun 02, 2008 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Player and BI-LO Charities join forces to raise money for children’s causes Gary Player and BI-LO Charities are sharing an important milestone; this is the 25th anniversary of the Gary Player Foundation, and it also happens to be the silver anniversary… Read More »
Left Speechless at Francis Ouimet Banquet
May 30, 2008 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
By Jim McCabe The Boston Globe May 22, 2008 Throughout his illustrious career, Gary Player never backed down from a challenge, even when it brought him up against the likes of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. But Monday night before a crowd of 1,400 inside… Read More »
Black Knight Responds to Children’s Fund
Nov 01, 2007 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
It has recently been announced that the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has withdrawn as a beneficiary of the event hosted by Gary Player that was formerly known as the Nelson Mandela Invitational. In giving a reason for withdrawing, representatives… Read More »
Player Named 2007 Buoniconti Fund Legend
Oct 15, 2007 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Gary Player, Kelly Slater, John Elway and Magic Johnson were among the sports legends recognized at the 22nd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner on Monday, September 17th at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis… Read More »
Presidents Cup Captains Player and Nicklaus Help Raise Over $2 Million for Sick Children
Oct 03, 2007 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Golf Legends for Children, a unique charity event hosted by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, was held on October 1st at the Laval-sur-le-Lac Golf Club in Montreal following the Presidents Cup. The highly successful event raised $2,250,000 for Leucan, which… Read More »
Celebrities, Pro Golfers, and Businessmen Raise Over $200,000 for Charity
Aug 03, 2007 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
On Monday, July 30, 2007 over 100 personalities including celebrities, sports stars, philanthropists and corporate guests joined Gary Player in raising over $200,000 for disadvantaged children in South Africa and other poverty-stricken communities globally.… Read More »
Rolex Honors Golf’s Big Three in Geneva
Jul 31, 2007 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Golf’s Big Three - Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus - celebrated perhaps the longest on-going commercial relationship in sports this week with a two-day visit to the home of Rolex watches, where they were honored by the managing director… Read More »
Gary Player Invitational at Wentworth to Benefit Impoverished Communities Worldwide
Jul 01, 2007 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Gary Player, on behalf of MaAfrika Tikkun and The Player Foundation, will host the Gary Player Invitational at Wentworth Club on July 30th 2007. This will be the 15th running of the event in the UK or Europe with the aim of raising funds for underprivileged… Read More »
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player to Play Charity Match in Montreal for the Children of Leucan
May 16, 2007 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Golf legends and close friends Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player will extend their much-anticipated visit to Montreal by one day in order to make a very special appearance at Golf Legends for Children on Monday, October 1st, 2007, at the Laval-sur-le-Lac… Read More »
Michael Stich and NMI Guests Open Their Hearts and Wallets for Children
Nov 28, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Former Wimbledon champion, Michael Stich, stunned the audience during a live auction dinner at the 2006 Nelson Mandela Invitational at Arabella Country Estate when he donated $500,000 to the charity event. Stich and his business partners were among several… Read More »
Gary Player and Sunshine Tour Break Ground with New Coca-Cola Charity Championship
Sep 21, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Sunshine Tour, Coca-Cola and Gary Player have inked a landmark three-year agreement for a new limited-field event aimed at providing a competitive platform for the 30 leading professionals at the culmination of the Sunshine Tour’s Winter Swing.… Read More »
Player’s Charity Events Continue to Aid Needy Children in all Four Corners of the Globe
Aug 15, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Gary Player Invitational was recently held at the Wentworth Club near London. Raising some $250,000 for The Player Foundation, the event featured some of the biggest celebrity names in the UK like Michael Stich, Ian Wright, Jamie Redknapp, Jerry Guscott,… Read More »
2006 Gary Player Invitational: Stars and Businesses Unite for Record Event
Jul 26, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
An impressive line-up of celebrities and businesses joined all-time legend Gary Player, on Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th July at Wentworth Club for one of the most successful charity golf events in recent history. On Sunday night guests enjoyed fine wine,… Read More »
Leading Businesses and Celebrities Continue Their Support for the Gary Player Invitational
Jun 22, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Callaway Golf, the world-renowned Boschendal wine company, luxury fashion brand Pringle of Scotland and leading law firm Davenport Lyons, have all renewed their sponsorship commitments of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola. This year’s… Read More »
Gary Player Presents a Check to Pleasant City Elementary School
Jun 15, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The cafeteria echoed with screams of excitement and applause when Gary Player presented a check to the Principal of Pleasant City Elementary School in West Palm Beach last month. It was an encouraging ending to the school year, as $50,000.00 will go a… Read More »
Tim Clarks Helps Bring True Meaning to the Nelson Mandela Invitational
May 24, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The true intention of the Nelson Mandela Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Gary Player was realised as 2006 Masters Runner-Up, Tim Clark, paid a visit to Chevonne Adams - a little girl who benefited from a cochlear implant as a result… Read More »
Gary Player Invitational Returns to Wentworth
Apr 27, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
On Monday 24th July, 2006, an all-star line-up, consisting of top professional golfers and other sports and entertainment celebrities, will join golfing legend Gary Player, as well as a host of leading business executives, at Wentworth Club for this year’s… Read More »
Gary Player: A Champion of Charity
Apr 01, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Gary Player is one of the undisputed great humanitarians of the game of golf. Having just eclipsed its 10th year, the Gary Player Invitational charity golf event has raised over $5 million to support education initiatives for underprivileged children.… Read More »
Player, Goosen, and a Host of Celebrities Teed It Up at the 10th Annual Gary Player Invitational
Mar 16, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
This year’s Gary Player Invitational, which took place in Miami Beach on March 6th and 7th, was a truly special event in so many ways… Not only was it the 10th anniversary of this glamorous gathering of “golf and giving,” but the… Read More »
Gary Player Invitational Moves to Miami Beach in Celebration of its 10th Anniversary
Feb 01, 2006 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Each year a field of pro golfers, top businessmen and celebrities from the sports & entertainment industries come together in South Florida for the annual Gary Player Invitational - a prestigious charitable golf tournament which raises funds for underprivileged… Read More »
Underprivileged Children Were the Real Winners at this Year’s Nelson Mandela Invitational
Nov 30, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Team captain and Executive Director of Coca-Cola South Africa Alex Maditsi tipped his team to win before play got underway in the 2005 Nelson Mandela Invitational presented by Coca-Cola. And his prediction was spot-on, as Maditsi guided teammates Gary… Read More »
Charities Set to Benefit Hugely for the 6th Consecutive Year at the Nelson Mandela Invitational
Aug 09, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
And ‘The Goose’ joins the field of professional golfers… In a media briefing held on Monday, August 8th at the Arabella Country Estate, South Africa’s Sportsman of the 20th Century and tournament host Gary Player announced another… Read More »
Blair Atholl Developer to Build Two New Schools for Underprivileged Children
Jul 29, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation | Comments: 2
The Blair Atholl farm and former Player family estate has been the home of the Blair Atholl Primary and Nursery Schools for over 20 years, and with over 400 children from the local community attending the schools, the project has been a very successful… Read More »
Star-Studded Field Joins Gary Player and Ronan Keating for 2005 Gary Player Invitational
Jul 26, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
An all-star line-up, consisting of top professional golfers and other sports and entertainment celebrities, joined golfing legend Gary Player and Irish singing sensation Ronan Keating, as well as a host of top business executives, on Monday, July 18th… Read More »
Coca-Cola Committed to Making a Difference at Charitable Golf Events
Jun 15, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Ronan Keating will take place at the K Club in Ireland on July 17th and 18th… Coca-Cola’s involvement in the event emanated from the company’s long-term commitment to… Read More »
Ryder Cup Venue to Stage 2005 Gary Player Invitational
Jun 01, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The K Club, venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup, will stage this year’s prestigious Gary Player Invitational (Ireland) charity golf event. The event, which will take place on July 17th and 18th, is sponsored by Coca-Cola and hosted by singing sensation… Read More »
Gary Player Invitational Rolled Out the Red Carpet for a Good Cause
Mar 11, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Palm Beach, Florida (March 11, 2005) - The ninth annual Gary Player Invitational was held March 6th - 8th at two of the most exclusive venues in the country. The welcome party, ‘Evening with the Stars’ presented by Lexus of Palm Beach, was… Read More »
Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus Comment on this Year’s Laureus World Sports Awards Nominees at the GPI
Mar 08, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Laureus World Sports Academy announced this year’s nominees at the ninth annual Gary Player Invitational in Palm Beach. The tournament venue, Floridian in Palm City, was selected as the official United States site for the global broadcast. Palm… Read More »
Opening Night of the Gary Player Invitational to be Hosted at New Palm Beach Venue
Feb 28, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Gary Player Invitational, 2005 (March 6th - 8th) This year the Gary Player Invitational will truly capture the essence of Palm Beach with the addition of Trump International Golf Club as the venue for “Evening with the Stars” presented by… Read More »
Gary Player Adopts Plesant City School in Palm Beach as a Beneficiary of the Player Foundation
Feb 23, 2005 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Gary Player Foundation is proud to announce the adoption of Pleasant City Elementary School in West Palm Beach, Florida. This relationship entails that, through its charitable events around the world, The Player Foundation will support the school… Read More »
Ronan Keating, Ian Poulter, and Lee Westwood Serenade the Crowd at this Year’s NMI
Dec 15, 2004 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Albeit the golfers and the supermodels, everyone that attended the Nelson Mandela Invitational hosted by Gary Player last month will remember Ronan Keating, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood live in concert at Arabella Country Estate. It was a rather unique… Read More »
Supermodels to Grace the Fairways at this Year’s Nelson Mandela Invitational
Oct 12, 2004 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - It will not only be some of the legends and best in the game of golf who will be seen on the fairways at Arabella Country Estate for the 2004 Nelson Mandela Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at the end of November: tournament… Read More »
All-Star Line Up Tees Off with Gary Player for Underprivileged Children
Jul 13, 2004 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
London, 12 July 2004—An all-star line-up, consisting of prominent United Kingdom soccer, rugby and cricket players, TV celebrities and top executives gathered at The Grove near London to play a round with in the interests of needy children. Named… Read More »
Gary Player to Host a Truly Global Charity Golf Tournament - The Christel House Open
Jun 20, 2004 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The 2004 Christel House Open will take place on twenty participating golf courses in eleven different countries, all on the same day… When it comes to charity golf tournaments, the 2004 Christel House Open takes it to a new, global level. The one-of-a-kind… Read More »
Former President Nelson Mandela Honors the Gary Player Group
Jun 02, 2004 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
In a moving ceremony in Johannesburg last week, former South African president Nelson Mandela recognized the efforts of the Gary Player Group in raising money for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. The Gary Player Group is a major role player in… Read More »
Player to Host the Gary Player Invitational in London During British Open Week
Apr 29, 2004 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
On July 12th the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, will he held at the The Grove in London - a privately owned hotel and golf course set amid 300 acres of parks and gardens. Former home of the Earls of Clarendon, The Grove has been developed… Read More »
Proceeds from Gary Player Invitational Exceed 5 Million Dollars
Mar 16, 2004 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Eighth Annual Gary Player Invitational, held March 7th and 8th at the Floridian in Palm Beach, Florida raised in excess of half a million dollars, bringing the grand total to over $5 million for the eight years of this event’s existence. Proceeds… Read More »
The “Real” Thing…
Feb 20, 2004 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
A highly successful Nelson Mandela Invitational charity golf tournament last November outside Cape Town, South Africa has prompted presenting sponsor Coca-Cola to commit even greater resources to raising additional funds for the two beneficiaries, the… Read More »
The 8th Annual Gary Player Invitational Just Three Weeks Away
Feb 12, 2004 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
On March 7th and 8th, top stars from the sports, business and entertainment industries will join together for the eighth annual Gary Player Invitational. As it is every year, the event will be hosted by Gary Player at one of the finest golfing venues… Read More »
Nelson Mandela Invitational, Presented by Coca-Cola, Hosted by Gary Player, A Huge Success
Nov 18, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Nelson Mandela Invitational golf tournament strengthened its status as South Africa ‘s number one sporting charity event by raising well over R2-million over the weekend at Arabella Country Estate. The figure (R2,212,000 to be more precise)… Read More »
Nelson Mandela Invitational Tees Off
Nov 14, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
ARABELLA GOLF ESTATE, SOUTH AFRICA (14 November 2003) - The Nelson Mandela Invitational tees off today with a Pro-Am in which celebrities, businessmen, media and sponsors’ guests will join forces with top golfers to play on the highly acclaimed… Read More »
The Entire Field has Officially been Announced for this Year’s Nelson Mandela Invitational
Nov 05, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
All the media announcements surrounding the Nelson Mandela Invitational, South Africa’s premier charity event hosted by Gary Player and presented for the first time by Coca-Cola, have caused some media speculation that big stars like Samuel L. Jackson… Read More »
Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Jodi Kidd Will Strut Down the Fairway at the NMI
Oct 09, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The upcoming annual Nelson Mandela Invitational, hosted by Gary Player and presented by Coca-Cola seems like it’s going to be crawling with international celebrities. Supermodels and, if you didn’t know, golfers Naomi Campbell and Jodi Kidd… Read More »
Gary Player, “The Black Knight” Gallently Crusades for Children’s Charities
Oct 02, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
GARY PLAYER will visit THE CHILDREN’S PLACE AT HOME SAFE in West Palm Beach, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 22nd. Following a guest appearance at a welcome breakfast, Player plans to tour this facility for abused children and present a donation… Read More »
Nelson Mandela Invitational Player Update
Aug 28, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
It has recently been confirmed that Jack Nicklaus and Bob Charles will participate in the annual Nelson Mandela Invitational, hosted by Gary Player and presented by Coca-Cola. The event will be held at Arabella Country Estate outside of Cape Town, South… Read More »
