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Athlete
Gary Player
Famoose for
Completing golf’s career Grand Slam.
The Open · US Open
- Born
- 1 November 1935
- Birthplace
- Johannesburg, South Africa
More people
Gary Player
Gary Player is a South African golfer who won major championships across an unusually international career.
Early life
Family circumstances
Grew up in a modest household; his father worked in a gold mine.
Early golf
Began playing as a child before turning professional as a teenager.
Career
- 1953
Professional start
Began his tournament career.
- 1959–1965
Major breakthrough
Won each of the four major championships.
- Later career
International competition
Continued winning internationally and on the senior circuit.
Achievements
The Open
Won at Muirfield.
US Open
Completed the career Grand Slam.
Masters
Won his third Masters title.
Beyond golf
Fitness
Made physical conditioning a central part of his golfing approach.
Design
Worked internationally as a golf-course designer.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Lady 11390. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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