Gary Player is one of the most successful golfers ever to have graced our wonderful sport.
Player won 159 professional tournaments worldwide, including nine major championships.
The now 90-year-old South African came from a really poor background, and had to work harder than any other player in order to fulfil his dreams.
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During Gary Player’s prime, the equipment he had to use was far inferior to the clubs that players of the modern era have been blessed with.
Shot-shaping and shot-making were two crucial aspects of succeeding in professional golf back then.
Now, the aim of the game is to hit the ball as hard and as high as you can.
It…
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