Gary Player

~ ~ This diminutive South African golfer was born in Johannesburg in 1935. Standing at only 5 foot seven inches in his bare feet, he was an unlikely candidate to go on to achieve greatness in the world of golf, where the ability to hit the ball a long way is at a premium, especially on the Pro Circuit. ~ ~ But from a very young age Player embarked on a daily exercise regime that allowed him to make the very most of his small stature, and which he continues to follow to this day, even at nearly 66 years-of-age, and with his “glory” years long in the past. ~ ~ That there were ... more

“You know it’s truly amazing. The more I practice, the luckier I get.” Player, answering taunts 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. Yet when he first arrived in ... more