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Birthday boy Ronan Keating sings praises of Kirstenbosch

Gary Player
Golf

Gary Player takes an ice bath in a chest freezer at 87 – PICTURE

ronan keating concert sa
Music

Two shows only! Irish pop star Ronan Keating coming to SA

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Birthday boy Ronan Keating sings praises of Kirstenbosch

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Golf

Gary Player takes an ice bath in a chest freezer at 87 – PICTURE

ronan keating concert sa
Music

Two shows only! Irish pop star Ronan Keating coming to SA

Gary Player
Golf

Gary Player ‘reluctantly’ sues son AND grandson as memorabilia dispute turns NASTY

By Garrin Lambley24-12-2022 18:33

Gary Player is “reluctantly” suing his son and grandson over a dispute involving memorabilia they are trying to sell without his permission.

South African Open
Golf

Putting tip helps Thriston Lawrence take Round 1 South African Open lead

By Garrin Lambley01-12-2022 20:22

A putting tip from his father helped Thriston Lawrence equal his own course record and lead the first round of the South African Open.

Gary Player
Golf

Gary Player issues call for a truce between LIV Golf and PGA Tour

By James Richardson20-11-2022 16:18

Gary Player has given his blessing to the fledgling LIV Golf tour and urged the PGA to cease their war with the breakaway faction.

Gary Player
Golf

Gary Player launches scathing attack on LIV Golf Invitational Series rebels

By Garrin Lambley02-09-2022 10:39

Gary Player has offered a damning assessment of the breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series and the players who have chosen to join it.

Golf legend Gary Player. Photo: Nicholas Kamm/AFP
Golf

Gary Player, and son Marc, open up on family feud

By Craig Lewis31-08-2022 12:33

There is no sign of a resolution between South African golfing legend Gary Player and his son Marc after the latest dispute.

Golf legend Gary Player. Photo: Nicholas Kamm/AFP
Golf

FAMILY FEUD: Gary Player’s son hits back at accusations

By Craig Lewis10-08-2022 09:14

The son of South African golfing legend Gary Player has slammed accusations from his father as ‘baseless’ and damaging.

Gary Player
Golf

Gary Player in yet ANOTHER messy family feud with son

By Garrin Lambley09-08-2022 14:20

South African golfing legend Gary Player has released a statement confirming yet another messy family feud with his son Marc.

Nedbank Golf Challenge
Golf

Nedbank Golf Challenge: Happy 40th to ‘Africa’s Major’

By Garrin Lambley02-08-2022 12:53

The Nedbank Golf Challenge this year celebrates its 40th anniversary as an iconic tournament which since 1981 has captivated the golf world.

Hashim Amla Proteas
Sport

On this day in South African sport history: 22 July

By James Richardson22-07-2022 11:44

On this day in South African sports history, 22 July, Hashim Amla put England to the sword at the Oval and the Springboks suffered a famous loss.

Gary Player
Celeb News

Tom Cruise and Gary Player in the SAME picture at Wimbledon!

By Garrin Lambley11-07-2022 09:05

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise returned to the Royal Box on Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Sunday – and was photobombed by SA golf icon Gary Player!

Tom Cruise Wimbledon
Celeb News

Picture: Gary Player PHOTOBOMBS Tom Cruise at Wimbledon!

By Garrin Lambley10-07-2022 20:45

Tom Cruise returned to the Royal Box on Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Sunday – and was photobombed by South African golfing great Gary Player!

Gary Player
Golf

Gary Player has sage advice for new US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick

By Garrin Lambley21-06-2022 14:50

South Africa’s nine-time major winner Gary Player has urged recently crowned US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick not to change his game.

Wayne Player Gary Player Masters
Golf

Gary Player’s son confirms LIFETIME ban from Masters for ‘tacky’ marketing stunt

By Garrin Lambley03-05-2022 15:16

Gary Player’s son Wayne has received a lifetime ban from the Masters after his controversial marketing stunt at last year’s tournament.

Masters
Golf

Masters: Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson tee off to open tournament – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley07-04-2022 14:33

Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson struck ceremonial tee shots to signal the start of the 86th Masters tournament at Augusta National.

Gary Player
Golf

WATCH: Gary Player came THIS close to a hole-in-one at Masters Par-3 Contest

By Garrin Lambley07-04-2022 08:47

South Africa’s Gary Player rolled back the clock to produce another moment of magic at Augusta National on Wednesday.

Masters Champions Dinner Tiger Woods
Golf

Masters Champions Dinner 2022: Maybe the greatest sporting photo ever taken

By Garrin Lambley06-04-2022 17:28

The annual Masters Champions Dinner took place on Tuesday and was attended by some of the greatest sportsmen the world has ever seen.

Tom Watson Gary Player Jack Nicklaus
Golf

Tom Watson to join Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus as honorary Masters starters

By AFP11-01-2022 23:51

Tom Watson will tee off alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as one of the three honorary starters at this year’s Masters.

Gary Player
Golf

Inaugural Gary and Vivienne Player Invitational postponed

By Garrin Lambley09-12-2021 15:29

The Gary and Vivienne Player Invitational has been postponed as a result of the recent travel restrictions placed upon SA.

Lee Elder
Golf

RIP | Black golf pioneer Lee Elder dies

By AFP29-11-2021 18:26

Lee Elder, the first black player to qualify for the Masters, has died at the age of 87, the PGA Tour has confirmed.

Gary Player
Golf

Gary Player: South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman turns 86

By Garrin Lambley01-11-2021 15:54

It just became a little easier for South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman to break his age. Happy Birthday Mr Player!

Vivienne and Gary Player
Golf

Golfing world mourns as tributes pour in after death of Gary Player’s wife

By Garrin Lambley19-08-2021 10:02

Vivienne Player, the wife of South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman, Gary Player, tragically lost her brave battle against pancreatic cancer this week.

Gary Player
Golf

Gary Player pays touching tribute after wife’s tragic passing

By Garrin Lambley18-08-2021 19:55

South African golfing icon Gary Player has paid a touching tribute to his wife of 64 years, Vivienne, who tragically lost her life after a lengthy battle against pancreatic cancer.

Gary Player
Golf

RIP | Gary Player’s wife loses brave battle with cancer

By Garrin Lambley18-08-2021 11:37

Vivienne Player, the wife of South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman, Gary Player, has died after a lengthy battle against pancreatic cancer.

Vivienne and Gary Player
Golf

RIP | Gary Player’s wife dies

By Garrin Lambley18-08-2021 08:41

Vivienne Player, the wife of South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman, Gary Player, has died.

Nedbank Golf Challenge
Golf

Breaking: Sad news as Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City cancelled

By Garrin Lambley26-07-2021 12:12

The 2021 Nedbank Golf Challenge will not take place as a result of the restrictions placed on events and spectators in South Africa because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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