Gary Player

Gary Player’s career set the benchmark for the legends who followed, and his influence is woven into the history and identity of the Sunshine Legends Tour.

Few names in world golf carry as much weight as Gary Player. Born in Johannesburg and turning professional at just 17, Player went on to win nine major championships and complete the career Grand Slam, becoming the first non-American to win all four majors. He added another nine senior majors and more than 160 professional titles worldwide, cementing his status as one of the greatest golfers of all time and one of South Africa’s most iconic sportsmen.

For South African and Southern African golf, Player was a pathfinder: taking the Sunshine Tour to the world, then bringing global attention back home.

As a senior he remained fiercely competitive on the Champions Tour, while also designing courses across the region and serving as a global ambassador for the game. His career set the benchmark for the legends who followed, and his influence is woven into the history and identity of the Sunshine Legends Tour.