Gary and I met at Wentworth together with my wife when we were on our way to the pool and he was on the putting green. He took a shine to our new puppy Shakira and we talked about the song that she had recorded for the South Africa World Cup. He was practicing putting and also having a few promo photographs taken. Absolute Gentleman. Gracious, worldly, well mannered and not in the least patronizing. He let me have a go with his putter at the one he was trying to make; 25 footer, severely downhill, with about 8 feet of right to left break on it. I hit a good one, fortunately and it stopped 2 inches from the cup. He was kind enough to pretend we’d bet what was in his wallet for whomever was closest. That’s the story behind the photograph. A privilege.
NEWS
- Jun 03
GOLF SLOWLY RETURNS TO THE NEW NORMAL
Golf is making its slow return to the world, adding more intrigue to the game than ever. As more of
- Jun 03
THE GARY PLAYER GOLF EXPERIENCE
During lockdown, the World of Golf in South Africa is offering specialized coaching from the comfort of your own home,
- Apr 01
THE FUTURE OF THE GARY PLAYER BRAND
Gary Player upholds a legacy not only based on the foundation of his golfing successes but also by the way
“Tiger Woods is part of the Augusta National family, and the news of his accident is upsetting to all of us. We pray for him, for his full recovery and for his family during this difficult time.” – Chairman Fred Ridley
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EVENTS
GOLF SLOWLY RETURNS TO THE NEW NORMAL
June 3, 2020
Golf is making its slow return to the world, adding more intrigue to the game than ever. As more of
THE GARY PLAYER GOLF EXPERIENCE
June 3, 2020
During lockdown, the World of Golf in South Africa is offering specialized coaching from the comfort of your own home,
THE FUTURE OF THE GARY PLAYER BRAND
April 1, 2020
Gary Player upholds a legacy not only based on the foundation of his golfing successes but also by the way
GLOBAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO
April 1, 2020
The world-renowned golf course architecture firm, Gary Player Design, has influenced the golf world for decades. Beginning in the early
WHAT’S NEXT IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS
April 1, 2020
Change is the price of survival. In the global uncertainty we are all facing, we need to take the necessary
GARY PLAYER DESIGN EXCITED TO OPEN NEW KIGALI GOLF COURSE IN RWANDA
March 2, 2020
Kigali Golf Course (KGC), a Gary Player designed 18-hole course located in Rwanda, in Central Africa is set to open