Gary Player
May 1, 2010 by Admin
photo credit: Markfive Gary Player is an international golf legend. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Player was awarded the highest honor bestowed by the USGA., the Bob Jones Award. He was entered into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. At 17, Player turned professional and has traveled more than 15 million miles during his career.
With 24 career titles, Player is the only player to ever win The British Open in three consecutive decades. In 1998 he became the oldest golfer to make the cut in The Masters.
Known for his bunker play, Player would practice sand shots for days at a time. He would mentally divide the green into three landing areas (short, medium, long) and hit his practice shots to each area.
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