PAGE 4: GARY PLAYER

GARY PLAYER, 42 - 1978 MASTERS
Starting the final round of the 1978 Masters seven strokes off the pace, South Africa's Gary Player won the last of his nine major titles in style with a stunning final-round 64 to prevail by one stroke over three players including Tom Watson.
Player, who ranks tied fourth in the all-time major list, won three green jackets in 1961, 1974 and 1978.

GARY PLAYER, 42 - 1978 MASTERS
Starting the final round of the 1978 Masters seven strokes off the pace, South Africa's Gary Player won the last of his nine major titles in style with a stunning final-round 64 to prevail by one stroke over three players including Tom Watson.
Player, who ranks tied fourth in the all-time major list, won three green jackets in 1961, 1974 and 1978.
Latest News
Sign up for The GolfMagic Newsletter
More News
Wyndham Championship Third Round Tee Times at PGA Tour's final regular season FedEx Cup event
20h ago





![Paige Spiranac [Instagram]](https://www.golfmagic.com/sites/default/files/2026-07/mixcollage-25-jul-2026-04-16-pm-1712.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1)


