Gary Player’s place in golf history is undeniable.
Across his career, he picked up 159 professional victories worldwide, including 24 wins on the PGA Tour and nine major championships.
These days, the South African legend spends his time sharing opinions on the game and offering advice to amateurs looking to get better.
Throughout his career, Player was known for his dedication to fitness and hard work, setting an example for generations that followed.
Even as he approaches his 90th birthday, he still keeps active and maintains a regular golfing schedule.
Despite being busy with various commitments, Player regularly finds time to help out amateur golfers. It’s something that really stands out about him beyond just what he achieved in tournaments.
Gary Player’s advice: Ditch three clubs for good
Player has seen it all in golf, from every angle. He’s been there, done that, and has the trophies to prove it.
For amateurs looking to get better, listening to him isn’t a bad idea. He’s got decades of experience and plenty of insight.
Back in 2009, Player offered some straightforward advice during a golf clinic that still holds up today. He told amateurs to ditch certain clubs from their bags altogether.
He said: “My advice to every amateur, unless you’re a zero handicap, take your 3-iron, your 5-iron and throw them away. This is the new 5-iron (hybrid). This little club here is so important in golf. You people cannot hit a 5-iron, a 4-iron and a 3-iron. The biggest improvement in golf is the ball and these little clubs here (hybrids).”
It may have been over a decade ago when he said it, but hybrids are more popular than ever now.
Gary Player shares his secret to better driving with amateur golfers
Player has been sharing advice lately on how to develop a more reliable and repeatable driver swing.
He said: “That side of that club is cancer (outside the line). The secret is this side of the club (inside the line). When you stand here, and you take the club there, you’re looking for trouble.”
“Every top player in the world, their hands will come slightly on the inside there with the club-head on the outside of his hands.”
“You don’t see that, you never see your club do that (wrist hinge with club being taken away inside the plane). The man who strikes the ball from the inside and keeps the club on line longest is best player.”
The key point Player makes is that taking the driver away outside of your hands rarely leads to good results.
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If you watch all of the top players in world, they focus on getting their takeaways perfect and then the rest of their swings slot into place.
If amateurs pay attention to takeaway, everything else can start to fall into place naturally from there.
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