The Real Story Behind Gary Player's First Time at St Andrews

Getting lost at the train station, sleeping on the beach, and being asked his handicap. This is the story of Gary Player's first trip to St Andrews and first Open in 1955.

[@colinmoir3817]

Amazing, it's been a pleasure to see you all my life on TV from when you were battling with Arnie, Jack and Lee to now. I remember you doing A round with Alliss when I was a youngster and you captivated me then as you do now. Thank you for being there as a great golf icon

[@discgolfbilly]

Thank you Mr. Player for sharing this story and how you made it when you first started out. If there is a person in this world that I would love to meet and say Thanks for the Memories, it would be yourself. I have followed your career since the mid 1960s and appreciate everything you do as a great ambassador of Goodwill today. safe travels to you always and God Bless you . We are all honored to have been touched by your genuine honesty and sincerity.

[@claudiodsa91]

An amazing and inspiring story, Mr Player.
What an honour to have met you years ago at the Nedbank Golf Challenge - you always make time to chat to a fan, and showed me your one handed push-up!

[@robandchristheateam5053]

The deep affection of these few comments are testimony to the global reach of an outstanding grateful spirit. Gary is my idol in all aspects of his life. Him and Arnie. The golden age .

[@georgediamond5309]

Your story would make an amazing movie 🎥

[@scottrackley4457]

"when you put the key in the keyhole the window broke" I'm stealing that ...with attribution of course.

[@BestSpam]

They don't make em like they use to

[@JustinGoldberg-uk9ij]

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[@trippydippy-j5n]

Great men always have the "I was a very lucky young boy" now it is just ££££ for young people. Today's youth are a disgrace.