Gary Player

Gary Player (born November 1, 1935) is a South African professional golfer.

Miscellanea

• Dubbed the Black Knight, Mr. Fitness and the International Ambassador of Golf
• Player bred the racehorse Broadway Flyer which competed in the 1994 Epsom Derby.
• Named Honorary Member of the R&A in 1994.
• Received Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from St. Andrews in 1995.
• Received Honorary Doctor of Science from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland in 1997
• The WGC-NEC Invitational trophy is named the Gary Player Cup.
• Named Honorary Member of Carnoustie in 1999
• Received Honorary Doctorate in Law, University of Dundee, Scotland in 1999
• South African Sportsman of the Century award
• Received the 2003 Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monte Carlo.
• Awarded the Order of Ikhamanga (in gold) by President Mbeki of South Africa for excellence in golf and contribution to non-racial sport in South Africa.
• He was featured on a South African stamp.

Has designed over 200 golf courses around the world.

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