Gary Player
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| Height: 5' 7" | Weight: 150 | Born: Nov 1, 1935 |
| Victories: 24 | Turned Pro: 1953 | College: N/A |
| Residence: Palm Beach, FL | ||
| Birthplace: Johannesburg, S. Africa | ||
| Family: Wife, Vivienne Verwey; Jennifer, Marc, Wayne, Michele, Theresa and Amanda; 14 grandchildren | ||
Masters Qualification(s): Masters Champion.
- He and wife, Vivienne, have six children and 18 grandchildren.
- More facts about Gary Player
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Scores and Stats
3 victories in 51 starts. Made the cut 30 times.
Average Finish: 38
Has not played a PGA Tour event in 2009
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Knight departs valiantly
Gary Player's final ascent up the hill on the 18th hole was welcomed with thunderous applause and a standing ovation, his last while a player at Augusta National Golf Club.
Player is delighted about breaking 80
It wasn't exactly a waffle when Gary Player said he might have to reconsider retiring from the Masters Tournament after finishing his opening round Thursday.
The last of the Big 3 says his final farewell
A smile and tip of his baseball cap wasn't enough to show Gary Player's gratitude.
Golfer stays fit for health as much as for the sport
Gary Player, long ago dubbed Mr. Fitness, attributes his success on the course and in life to his pursuit of fitness.
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