Gary Player
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Height: 5' 7" Weight: 150 Born: Nov 1, 1935 Victories: 24 College: Turned Pro: 1953 Residence: Palm Beach, FL Birthplace: Johannesburg, S. Africa Masters Qualification: Masters Champion.- He and wife, Vivienne, have six children and 18 grandchildren.
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Scores and Stats
3 victories in 50 starts. Made the cut 30 times.
Average Finish: 37
Has not played a PGA Tour event in 2008
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Michaux: Player lifted successor to country's glory
Gary Player has been waiting on the other side of the Champions Locker Room door for 47 years, hoping that a countryman would walk through to join him.
Winning birdies on 18 are rare, memorable
The fist pump. The hands raised in the air. Even the jig.
Player is planning on more than 51
Listen to Gary Player talk about breaking Arnold Palmer's longevity record at the Masters Tournament, and one thing becomes abundantly clear.
Van Brimmer: Game, cheers show Player he isn't done with Masters
Gary Player rarely feels his 72 years.
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