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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
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 »
Annual Gary Player Charity Pro-Am - A Tremendous Success for The Player Foundation
Aug 14, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The annual Gary Player Charity Pro-Am was held on Friday, August 1, 2003 at Pecanwood Golf and Country Club in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Player Foundation would like to thank and acknowledge the sponsors - Telkom, Motorola, & Vodacom - for their… Read More »
Nelson Mandela Invitational Welcomes Two New Partners
Jul 20, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - Organizers of The Nelson Mandela Invitational are pleased to welcome two new partners to the prestigious charity event, namely Coca-Cola as presenting sponsor, and the Arabella Country Estate as the official venue for 2003. The… Read More »
Nelson Mandela Invitational Presented by Coca-Cola Moves to Cape Town, South Africa
Jun 24, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
New beginnings await the traveler at the tip of the world’s most ancient continent… The 2003 Nelson Mandela Invitational, benefiting The Player Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, will be hosted by Gary Player at Arabella… Read More »
The Big Three, Sports Legends, Hollywood Stars, and Leading Businessmen, Golf at the Floridian
Mar 17, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
For the 7th consecutive year, the Gary Player Invitational has come and gone. And of course, the event was once again a tremendous success. It was a two-day occasion of excitement, reunion and giving. In attendance: To name a few, Evander Holyfield, Michael… Read More »
Gary Player Invitational - “The Big Three” Reunite for a Historic Tribute
Feb 17, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The reunion of Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer - three of the biggest names in golf over the past 50 years - will mark a milestone in golf history. “The Big Three” are re-uniting to honor Gary Player’s 50th Anniversary… Read More »
Gearing Up for the 7th Annual Gary Player Invitational
Jan 22, 2003 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Gary Player speaks at last year’s Awards Dinner. Seen beside Player are the famous Kano sisters from Japan. Gary Player’s passion continues from the golf course through the lives of thousands of less fortunate children. Each year, Player… Read More »
Nelson Mandela Invitational Passes the R5 Million Mark
Dec 12, 2002 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The annual Nelson Mandela Invitational golf tournament, hosted by Gary Player last month at South Africa’s Pecanwood golf course was once again a resounding success. The event, comprised of 16 professionals from the regular and champions tours,… Read More »
Gary Player Foundation Golf Events for 2003
Oct 15, 2002 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Throughout the year, Gary Player hosts celebrity/professional/amateur golf tournaments to raise funds for The Player Foundation and other worthy charities. These private events are played on some of the most exquisite courses in the world, surrounded… Read More »
Nelson Mandela Invitational Swings into Play
Oct 03, 2002 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Nelson Mandela Invitational, hosted by Gary Player at Pecanwood Golf and Country Club for the third consecutive year, will take place this November 22nd through the 24th. The Nelson Mandela Invitational is a prestigious pro-celebrity tournament, which… Read More »
Kathryn Rogers, Appointed Deputy Executive Director for the Player Foundation
May 01, 2002 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Kathryn Rogers has been appointed as Deputy Executive Director of The Player Foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. Kathryn’s foremost responsibilities will be to assist the foundation’s Executive Director and assist in the planning of all Foundation… Read More »
Sixth Annual Gary Player Invitational was a Huge Success!!!
Mar 01, 2002 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
A field of renowned golfers and celebrities, once again, played at the sixth Annual Gary Player Invitational on March 3, 4 & 5 at Floridian, a Gary Player Signature course in Palm City, Stuart owned by Wayne and Marti Huizenga. Jack Nicklaus, Sergio… Read More »
Sasol and Canon SA Improve Blair Atholl Resource Center
Mar 01, 2002 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Blair Atholl School in Johannesburg, South Africa is the proud owner of new equipment for its resource centre. Sasol, through the Sandton Rotary, recently donated 20 Pentium 1 computers to the Blair Atholl School for its resource centre. The donation… Read More »
Over R1-Million Raised for Charity at Nelson Mandela Invitational
Nov 24, 2001 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Nelson Mandela Invitational at Pecanwood Golf and Country club is in its very essence a charity event, and that was never clearer than at an auction on Friday night, which raised over a million Rand. The money will go to The Players Foundation established… Read More »
Nelson Mandela Invitational, Big Success at Pecanwood!!!
Nov 23, 2001 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
It is a rare sport that can bring four of the most unlikely people together and allow them to compete in front of the television cameras for the enjoyment of fans who probably have no idea who at least one of them is. But that is exactly what you will… Read More »
Happy Birthday Gary Player!
Nov 01, 2001 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
South African golfing legend Gary Player celebrated his 66th birthday today (November 1) in China, and as his gift to that new golfing nation he has agreed to build them a public golf course without accepting a design fee. “My design company has… Read More »
US Open Champion Retief Goosen Defends at Nelson Mandela Invitational
Sep 01, 2001 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Nelson Mandela Invitational presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers and hosted by Gary Player at Pecanwood Golf Club announced today that Retief Goosen will join the field to defend his Nelson Mandela Invitational 2000 title. ... Read More »
The Player Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund are Preparing for the NMI
Jun 01, 2001 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
The Nelson Mandela Invitational is the brainchild of Mr. Gary Player, and was held for the first time last year. This year, the event will be held on November 23rd - 25th, 2001 at the beautiful Pecanwood Golf Estate just outside Johannesburg, South Africa.… Read More »
“The Art of Player”
May 01, 2001 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Produced by Sportsfan Collectibles and Memorabilia (Pty) Ltd Paintings by Wouter du Preez Text by Jonathan Hobday A book of paintings by the renowned South African sports artist, Wouter du Preez, as a Limited Edition Collector’s Item, is a first… Read More »
5th Annual Gary Player Invitational in Palm Beach
Mar 05, 2001 | Filed Under: The Player Foundation
Dates have been finalized for March 5 & 6 2001 to host this exciting fund-raising Pro-Am to be held at the exclusive and private Floridian Golf Club, a Gary Player designed championship course owned by Wayne Huizenga in Palm City, Florida. At the… Read More »
