Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Golfer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 01/11/1935 |
| Age | 90 years |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Gary Player
10/10/2025
Gary Player was honored with the Robert Trent Jones Society’s 2025 Legacy Award for his lifetime contributions to golf. The award recognized his record as an international ambassador for the game, his U.S. Open victory in 1965, and his long-standing charitable work in cancer research and youth education.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gary James Player |
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| Nickname | Black Knight |
Personal Life
| Mother | Muriel Player (died when Gary was 8) |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Vivienne Player |
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Family
| Children | 6 |
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Career
| Turned Professional | 1953 (age 17) |
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| Major Wins | 9 |
| Total Wins | 165 professional tournaments |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Only player in 20th century to win British Open in three decades. | |
| 2. Pioneered fitness and diet emphasis in golf. | |
| 3. Supported end of apartheid later in life. | |
| 4. Made cut at 1995 British Open (age 59) and 1998 Masters (age 62). |
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