Advantages: A fierce competitor and fine golfer. Disadvantages: Can be very outspoken at times.
...one of rounds.
Player replied, “You know, it’s quite amazing. The more I practice, the luckier I get.”
This type of attitude sums up Gary Player very well. The little fella who just didn’t know how to admit defeat, and who would try his heart out until the very end. ...
the_mad_cabbie 11.04.2001
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Advantages: Continually improved throughout his career Disadvantages: He was a lot shorter than his rivals so he couldn't match the likes of Nicklaus for distance.
...that he was lucky
Gary Player could hole a chip or bunker shot or play a ball dead by the hole side. No fluke was involved. The results were achieved only with remorseless practice. For both these shots Player has a method that may be unique. The stroke is a downward stab. His short game has remained Player’s great strength over a career which has lasted over 40 years, more than 25 of those seeing him contend for and win major championships. ... ...for fun. Opinion was that Gary had a hooker’s grip, that his swing was too flat and that he lacked rhythm and feel for the game. Perhaps unnoticed was the effectiveness of that stab on the short shots. You could say that he was the first great golfer to expect to get down in 2 more once he was near the green.
Another first for Player was the emphasis he pt on physical fitness and diet. Before his time, most golfers considered that just playing ...
rawduu 07.05.2001
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