- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
Gary Player's golf career will come full circle in April 2012 when he joins Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus as honorary starters at the Masters Tournament. Player rose from humble beginnings in South Africa to become an international golf superstar, and his success at Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters is the highlight of his impressive resume. His accomplishments include three Masters wins, the record for most starts at the Masters and numerous other distinctions. Player's career includes 167 worldwide wins, which includes all the Grand Slam titles on the regular tour and the senior tour. At age 76 you might think Player is ready to slow down, but in fact he is still a relevant and influential figure. His brand is thriving with business deals around the globe, and the tireless effort he put in long ago to make the game truly international is paying off as foreign-born players have dominated the majors in recent years. This book will highlight and celebrate Player's remarkable career with a special emphasis on his time in Augusta, and it also will tell how Player is an inspiration not only to his fellow South Africans but to golfers all around the globe
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. Pass the Hat
- 2. Dethroning the King
- 3. A Wife’s Perspective
- 4. Grand Slam
- 5. Mr. Fitness
- 6. The Big Three
- 7. Social Change
- 8. Coming Back with a Vengeance
- 9. Age Is Just a Number
- 10. Rise of Europe
- 11. South African Success
- 12. Senior Grand Slam
- 13. Captain Player
- 14. The Businessman
- 15. Welcome to the Club
- 16. Calling It Quits
- 17. A Special Anniversary
- 18. Honorary Starter
- 19. The Future
- Appendix I. Gary Player’s Record at the Masterst
- Appendix II. Gary Player’s Career Victories
- About the Author