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Players - Bios Select a Player ![]() Gary Player Birthdate: November 1, 1935 Country: South Africa Best Masters Finish: 1 (1961, 1974, 1978) Past Masters Results Related News, Photos & Interviews
(1) Celebrating the 30th anniversary of his last Masters win. Scored a final round 64, including seven birdies in his last 10 holes, for the 1978 title. Passes Arnold Palmer for the most Masters played at 51. A three-time Masters champion in 1961, 1974, 1978 runner-up in 1962 and 1965. Masters first international champion. Holds three British Open titles, 1959, 1968 and 1974. 1965 US Open champion. 1962 and 1972 PGA champion. One of only five men to win golf's modern grand slam. Winner of the South African Open 13 times. Won South African PGA three times and won the Australian Open seven times. Recipient of the 1966 Bob Jones Award presented by the USGA for distinguished sportsmanship in golf. A total of 24 PGA TOUR and 19 Champions Tour titles. Won a Tour event in five straight decades. Served as Captain of the international squad at the 2003, 2005 and 2007 Presidents Cup. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. Playing in his 51 Masters.
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