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Gary Player’s remarkable display revealed by Charles Barkley after recent friendly match
Even at 89, Gary Player is still enjoying his time on the golf course, though not quite at the same level at which he once played. The nine-time major champion is among an elite group of just six players to have won all four majors in their career.
Golf legend Gary Player shares new tip to help players improve ball-striking consistency
Gary Player’s legacy speaks for itself. The South African may not have had the size of some of his peers, but few can match what he accomplished in the game.
What Gary Player said to Phil Mickelson in 2022 after comments led to Masters absence
Gary Player has never shied away from sharing strong opinions about the state of modern golf, but in 2022, he stepped up to defend Phil Mickelson after the six-time major winner’s comments following the rise of LIV Golf.
The 'PGA Tour champions' quiz
Can you name every golfer to win the FedEx Cup Championship since it began in 2007?
Gary Player points out the best at-home tip for amateurs to improve their putting
Gary Player’s legacy in golf speaks for itself, built on a career full of remarkable achievements. Throughout his career, Player consistently outperformed expectations, holding his own against golf legends such as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
Gary Player shares heartfelt message to Tommy Fleetwood after Tour Championship victory
It is hard to imagine Tommy Fleetwood has caught up with all the messages that flooded in after his Tour Championship win, given how many were celebrating his first PGA Tour win.
Golf News / Athlon Sports / August 25
Fellow Players Excited For Tommy Fleetwood's First PGA Tour Win
Tommy Fleetwood had gone 163 starts on the PGA Tour without a win. But number 164 proved to be the lucky charm on Sunday at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, Georgia.
Golf News / Athlon Sports / August 19
The 2026 PGA TOUR Schedule Is Here and It Looks FAN-Tastic
In case you missed it, the PGA TOUR just dropped its 2026 schedule, and it looks fantastic! After years of tinkering and restructuring, they've finally assembled something that makes sense.
Gary Player says he is ‘not happy’ with Rory McIlroy after The Masters and gives reasons
2025 is a special year for Rory McIlroy, as he achieved his career Grand Slam by winning The Masters in April. However, that didn’t make him immune to criticism.
Golf News / FirstSportz / August 15
9x Major Champion Gary Player Labels Jordan Spieth’s Career As 'Tragedy' in Brutal Assessment
Veteran golfer Gary Player recently commented on the career of Jordan Spieth. In a brutal assessment, the 9-time major champion labeled Spieth’s career as a “tragedy” following his fall from the top.
Gary Player names his pick for world’s best golfer, and it’s not Scottie Scheffler
Gary Player has put forward a strong opinion on who he believes is the top golfer in the world, and it’s not Scottie Scheffler. With nine major titles and 24 PGA Tour victories to his name, Player’s reputation in golf is well established.
The reason Gary Player’s son got a lifetime ban from Augusta National
Gary Player’s name has long been linked with Augusta National, a connection built on three Masters wins during his standout career. With nine major titles, including three Masters green jackets, Player is one of golf’s most accomplished figures.
Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods as second player ever to win Open Championship while ranked No. 1
With his win at The Open Championship over the weekend, Scottie Scheffler put himself in rare territory alongside Tiger Woods. According to a post from the DP World Tour on X, Woods and Scheffler are the only two golfers in history to win the event while simulataneously being ranked as the No.
Golf News / Blade of Steel / July 21
Scottish Hockey Player Gary Kelly, 19, Tragically Dies in Ibiza Hotel Balcony Fall
Scottish hockey prospect Gary Kelly, Dundee Stars, and Aberdeen Lynx are at the centre of a heartbreaking story as the 19-year-old's sudden death in Ibiza has shaken the sport in Scotland and beyond.
Golf News / Athlon Sports / July 5
Gary Player Reflects on Royal Portrush's Return to the Open Championship
With a little less than two weeks remaining until the 153rd Open Championship tees off at Royal Portrush, golf legend Gary Player couldn't contain his enthusiasm when I caught up with him last week.
Golf News / Last Word On Sports / June 12
Gary Player’s 'Asterisk' on Non‑Major Wins
Golf legend Gary Player has sparked a new debate concerning the division in golf, with the PGA Tour and LIV Golf yet to reach an agreement to reunite. Player claims that non-major tournament wins in today’s game may no longer carry the same weight they once did due to the division.
Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / May 15
2025 Ryder Cup captains outperform their players at PGA Championship
The 2025 PGA Championship teed off on Thursday, with the deepest field in golf tackling the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The PGA of America put the top three-ranked players in the world, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele, together.
Golf News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Golf legend has strong message for Jordan Spieth amid PGA Championship
Jordan Spieth is on the hunt for the highly coveted career Grand Slam at the 2025 PGA Championship this week.
Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / April 14
Gary Player welcomes Rory McIlroy as only non-American Grand Slam winners
Rory McIlroy won the 89th Masters Tournament on Sunday, completing the career Grand Slam. He is only the sixth player in history to win all four majors, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
Golf News / Field Level Media / April 10
Masters king Jack Nicklaus holds court after honorary tee shot
After trying not to "kill anybody" with his ceremonial tee shot Thursday, honorary Masters starter Jack Nicklaus shared his thoughts on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and some of the sport's biggest names.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets News / Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on SI / August 14, 2024
Georgia Tech Golfer Christo Lamprecht Named Gary Player International Golfer of the Year
Georgia Tech golfer Christo Lamprecht is one of the best young golfers in the award and today, he was honored with the Gary Player International Golfer of the Year Award.
Golf News / Almost Average Golf / August 3, 2024
Gary Player’s replica Claret Jug Controversy: Auction House fires back
Gary Player, a legendary figure in the golfing world, has recently found himself embroiled in a legal dispute over a replica of the Claret Jug he won in 1974.
Golf News / Almost Average Golf / July 30, 2024
Gary Player’s Claret Jug breaks the $450,000 mark after being sold at auction
One of Gary Player’s most prized possessions, his official Claret Jug replica from the 1974 Open Championship, was recently sold at auction, fetching a mindblowing sum.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2023
Nick Saban moves into neighborhood featuring several of golf's heavy hitters
Alabama HC Nick Saban just bought an estate in a Florida neighborhood which houses multiple golf stars.
Golf News / Yardbarker / August 31, 2022
Gary Player: LIV Golf is 'never going to compare to the regular tour. No chance'
"It's a tour for people who don't have confidence in their future," Player said. "They don't have the confidence they can be winners."
June 21 in sports history: Nelson Mandela, forever a Yankee
On June 21, 1990, Nelson Mandela made a historic visit to Yankee Stadium, where he would be again honored in 2014. Fifty-one years earlier, more Yankees history would be made, as a different legend, Lou Gehrig, retired.
Golf News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2019
Our favorite major tournament golf approach shots
Long drives, pin-point tee balls on par 3s and those twisting, turning 50-foot putts are what drive the galleries crazy at professional golf tournaments, especially those of the major variety. But what about the approach shots?
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