About
Widely regarded as one of the greatest golf icons of all time. Known as The Black Knight, he is one of only five players in golf history to win the career Grand Slam (winning The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship), tallying 9 Major championships and over 160 professional tournament victories globally.
Before Fame
Overcame a difficult childhood in Johannesburg following his mothers passing, taking up golf at age 14 and turning professional just three years later at age 17 in 1953.
Trivia
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020 and designed over 400 world-class championship golf courses across five continents.
Family Life
Son of Harry and Muriel Player. Married his childhood sweetheart Vivienne Verwey in 1957; the couple shared six children and were married for over 64 years.
Associated With
Comprised golf legendary Big Three era alongside American icons Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, popularizing international professional golf worldwide.
