Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Golfer
|
| gptkbp:advocacy |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Numerous awards including the Bob Jones Award.
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1935-11-01
|
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
Johannesburg,_South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:careerEnd |
1953-2009
|
| gptkbp:championshipsWon |
3
9 |
| gptkbp:charityWork |
gptkb:Garry_Player_Foundation
|
| gptkbp:children |
6
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Contributed to the growth of golf globally.
|
| gptkbp:family |
Married to Vivienne Player
|
| gptkbp:famousPerson |
gptkb:Garry_Player:_The_Autobiography
|
| gptkbp:famousQuote |
The more I practice, the luckier I get.
|
| gptkbp:golfingEvents |
Yes
One of the greatest golfers of all time. Featured in several documentaries. Believes in the mental aspect of the game. Collectible items related to his career. Emphasizes the importance of fitness. Endorsed various brands throughout his career. Holds several records in professional golf. Inspiration for future generations of golfers. Pioneered several training techniques. Power and precision |
| gptkbp:honors |
Honorary member of several golf clubs.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Garry Player
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Influenced the design of golf courses.
Influenced_many_golfers_including_Ernie_Els. |
| gptkbp:majorRivers |
9
|
| gptkbp:membership |
Titleist
|
| gptkbp:most_titles |
1961 Masters Tournament
1978 Masters Tournament |
| gptkbp:nationality |
South_African
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Black Knight
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First player to win all four major championships in the same year.
|
| gptkbp:notableArtists |
1974
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Partnered with various organizations for golf development.
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Jack_Nicklaus
gptkb:Arnold_Palmer |
| gptkbp:tour |
PGA_Tour,_European_Tour.
|
| gptkbp:turnsPro |
1953
|
| gptkbp:winner |
1
|
| gptkbp:youth_tournaments |
gptkb:Garry_Player_Golf_Schools
24 3 Conducts clinics worldwide. Participated in numerous charity tournaments. |