The world-renowned golf course architecture firm, Gary Player Design, has influenced the golf world for decades. Beginning in the early 1980s, the Player Design firm, founded by Marc Player, became a global leader in course design, management, marketing, and real estate planning services. Crafting courses that were oriented around a philosophy of environmental sensitivity, sustainability, and playability for the average golfer.

The mission of the Player team is to conduct our business in the same manner in which Gary Player conducted himself as a golfer and gentleman during his more than 60-year professional career. With this mantra in mind, Player Design has since executed a portfolio of over 400 courses in 38 counties on five continents, that all are held to this optimal standard.

Highlighted below are a few of our courses from around the world that have hosted official events or the Gary Player Invitational Series, the world’s leading charity golf series, which has helped The Player Foundation raise more than $64 million for impoverished children around the world.

The Links at Fancourt

Leopard Creek Country Club

Gary Player Country Club

GlenArbor Golf Club

Lost City Golf Course

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

Wentworth Golf Club

Kau Sai Chow in Hong Kong 

Champions Retreat Golf Club

Manna Country Club

Blair Atholl Golf Course

The Floridian Golf Club 

Each one of these courses are known for their attention to creating a well-rounded golf experience while preserving the natural topography and resources as much as possible. Several have also been certified by the Nation Audubon Society, which marks a dedication to ecosystem preservation and restoration throughout the development and maintenance of the course.