The Black Knight, Mr. Gary Player, recently celebrated his 80th birthday. He is one of the most charismatic legends of the game and is as fit in his 80’s as he was earlier in his career. We’ve already seen the Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer Essentials, but in the video above, check out the ten things you need to know about one of the greatest South African golfers in PGA TOUR history.
Mr. Player had a great career in golf, winning nine Major Championships including the career grand slam. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of his grand slam achievement. He was also one of the pioneers of fitness in the sport of golf and is an advocate for healthy living and exercise – so much so that he was even featured in ESPN Magazine’s Body Issue. Find out more about Mr. Player in the video above!
Source: PGA Tour
