Gary Player
United KingdomathleteMaleb. 19367.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Gary Player is a legendary South African golfer, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport's history. Throughout his career, Player has amassed numerous championship titles, including nine major championships. He is also known for his outspoken views and support for apartheid in South Africa during the 1960s, which have drawn criticism over the years. Player has maintained a close relationship with former President Donald Trump and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts.
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Trump mentioned a historian introduced to him by golfer Gary Player who described the president as the most powerful man the planet had ever known.
Book details Trump’s push to test limits of executive power
Australia· 2026-06-21
Player was mentioned in relation to a document that Trump claimed gave him more power than historical leaders.
כינה את נתניהו "נוכל", ו"הוקסם וזועזע" בו זמנית ממתקפת הביפרים
Israel· 2026-06-20
Gary Player is a Hall of Fame golfer who was participating at an event in Trump's honor.
Comparison to Hitler, Mao, Stalin? Trump says: ‘Sounds good to me!’ | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Gary Player is a sports legend and one of the most influential names in golf course design.
Mesto prihodnosti in najuspešnejša greenfield naložba v regiji
Slovenia· 2026-03-06Gary Player once told Ponting that he was 'playing the wrong sport' during a round of golf.
How former Australia Test cricket captain Ricky Ponting missed out on membership of Royal Melbourne Golf Club in the famous sandbelt regionAustralia· 2026-02-07
Gary Player, known as the 'Black Knight', is one of the most successful golfers in history, with 165 professional victories worldwide.
SA’s most exclusive golf course — by invitation only – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-14
Trump recalled playing golf with nine-time major champion Gary Player.
Trump’s answer for everything: Blame Biden
United States· 2025-12-09
Gary Player is one of the biggest names in golf mentioned in the article.
Australian Open: Ryan Fox shares lead after opening round at Royal Melbourne
New Zealand· 2025-12-04
Golf legend Gary Player is also appointed to the council.
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley says he’s not part of Trump’s sports council: ‘Definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned’United States· 2025-08-05
Trump attributed a quote about the famed course to golf legend Gary Player.
Trump visits Turnberry golf course in Scotland during five-day overseas tripUnited States· 2025-07-27
In a social media post Saturday, Trump quoted the retired golfer Gary Player as saying Turnberry was among the 'Top Five Greatest Golf Courses' he had played in as a professional.
Trump plays golf in Scotland while hundreds of protesters gather at U.S. Consulate
Canada· 2025-07-26
Gary Player is mentioned as a legendary golfer.
Scottie Scheffler, una máquina de jugar al golf, gana el Open Británico, su cuarto grande | Deportes
Spain· 2025-07-20
Gary Player is mentioned as one of the golfers who completed the career grand slam.
Imperious Scottie Scheffler clinches Open Championship to move within one of career grand slamUnited States· 2025-07-20
He is comfortably in the Gary Player, Phil Mickelson bracket.
The pressure lifted, McIlroy can ease into back nine of his careerCanada· 2025-07-16
Gary Player is mentioned alongside Jack Nicklaus as a top player in Ryder Cup history.
Sergio García se pide jugar la Ryder Cup | DeportesSpain· 2025-07-13
Harrington's win elevated him alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as the only players to win multiple Opens and US Senior Opens.
Pádraig Harrington wins US Senior Open for second time – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-29
Gary Player is cited by Trump as an example of hard work and success in golf.
Trump advierte sobre los peligros de las "esposas trofeo" durante un discurso de graduación militar
Guatemala· 2025-05-27
Gary Player is a legendary golfer who sent his apologies for not attending the meeting with Trump.
Ramaphosa stays calm with golf diplomacy in face of Trump’s latest Oval Office ambush – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-22
Spiranac said she was in a foursome with the two actors and legend Gary Player.
Paige Spiranac says Chris Pratt was the 'slowest golfer' she's played withUnited States· 2025-05-21
Gary Player, a famous South African golfer, has been known to support apartheid and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump.
Gli unici rifugiati che Trump vuole accogliere? I sudafricani, ma solo quelli bianchi: ecco perché e cosa c'è dietro
Italy· 2025-05-14
Gary Player was one of the illustrious observers who predicted Rory McIlroy's Masters victory.
Rory McIlroy relives Masters triumph on return to action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
McIlroy beat England’s Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff at Augusta National to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan and Gary Player as the only players to complete the career Grand Slam in men’s golf.
Rory McIlroy’s putting coach Brad Faxon believes he can go on to win 10 Majors – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15He sits alongside Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters and is up there with Europe's greatest golfersUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-15
Gary Player is another idol of Rory McIlroy who has encouraged him in his quest to win the Masters.
Why Rory McIlroy’s Masters mania will be hard to beatUnited States· 2025-04-14Gary Player congratulated Rory McIlroy on his historic win at the Masters.
‘Welcome to the club’: Woods leads salutes to McIlroy’s Masters win and grand slam | Rory McIlroyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-14
Gary Player is one of the few golfers who have achieved the Grand Slam alongside Rory McIlroy.
Rory McIlroy í frábærum félagsskap
Iceland· 2025-04-14
McIlroy joined Gary Player in achieving the Grand Slam feat.
‘I’ve carried that burden for 11 years’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14Gary Player is one of the few golfers to have won all four major championships.
McIlroy sigraði eftir bráðabanaIceland· 2025-04-14
Gary Player is one of the legendary golfers whose record Rory McIlroy joined by winning the Masters.
A day-by-day account – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14
Gary Player is one of the esteemed members of golf's Grand Slam club alongside Rory McIlroy.
Rory McIlroy becomes the first Irish golfer to win the Masters after stunning rollercoaster round – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14