Gary's achievements
Gary Player is one of the most successful golfers of all time, winning nine majors and nine senior majors. He has probably travelled more miles than any other
athlete in history, eclipsing 12 million miles. Gary is one of only five players to win golf’s Grand Slam, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger
Woods. Gary completed the Grand Slam at age 29 in 1965. He is also the only player in the 20th Century to win the British Open in three different decades.
One of his most memorable victories was the 1978 Masters when he started the final round five strokes behind the leader and won by one shot with birdies at seven of the last 10 holes for a back nine of 30 and a final round of 64. One week later he came from seven strokes back in the final round to win the Tournament of Champions. He followed that up with a third successive win on the PGA Tour in the Houston Open.
Profile
- Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Turned professional: 1953
- Joined PGA Tour: 1957
- Joined Champions Tour: 1985
- Career Championships: 163
- Worldwide Career Earnings: over $10 million
- Worldwide Career Earnings: over $10 million
Major Wins
| 1959 British Open Muirfield | 1961 Masters Augusta National Golf Club | 1962 PGA Championship Aronimink Golf Club | 1965 US Open Bellerive Country Club |
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| 1968 British Open Carnoustie | 1972 PGA Championship Oakland Hills | 1974 British Open Royal Lytham & St. Annes | 1974 & 1978 Masters Augusta National Golf Club |
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Senior Major Wins
- 1986 PGA Senior Championship – PGA National Golf Club
- 1987 Tournament Players Championship – Sawgrass CC
- 1987 US Senior Open – Brooklawn CC
- 1988 PGA Senior Championship – PGA National Golf Club
- 1988 Senior British Open – Turnberry Hotel
- 1988 US Senior Open – Medinah CC
- 1990 British Senior Open – Turnberry Hotel
- 1990 PGA Senior Championship – PGA National GC
- 1997 British Senior Open – Royal Portrush
