Gary Player is undoubtedly one of the best golfers to have ever graced the game.
The evergreen Player won 159 professional tournaments worldwide throughout his career, including nine major championships.
The 90-year-old South African made a real name for himself by going up against American heavyweights Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus during their primes.
Gary Player more than held his own with Nicklaus and Palmer, and he punched well above his weight throughout his entire career.
Since retiring from competitive action, Gary Player has remained incredibly active and is in remarkable shape for his age.
He still plays golf regularly and is clearly still good enough to compete with most people.
The incredible score Gary Player has just shot at St Andrews at the age of 90
Player was given the chance to play a round at St Andrews just after The Open Championship had finished at Royal Birkdale.
The nine-time major champion took to his official X account to provide an update on how his round played out.
“After The Open, Susan and I had the wonderful privilege of playing the Old Course with a few close friends,“ Player wrote.
“What a thrill to share such a special experience at St. Andrews, the Home of Golf, where the 18-hole game as we know it began in 1764.
“I shot 71, even with a double bogey on the famous Road Hole at the 17th. At 90 years young, what a blessing to continue playing this great game on the most famous golf course in the world. I am enormously grateful.“
Evergreen Gary Player breaks his age once again
That is a truly incredible score for a 90-year-old.
He was three-under par standing on the 17th tee at St Andrews, and pars on the final two holes would have seen him home in 69!
Player has shared how he has broken his age thousands of times, and his 71 at St Andrews is the latest score to add to his collection.
Gary Player won three Open Championships – at Muirfield, Carnoustie and Royal Lytham & St Annes.
He never lifted the claret jug at St Andrews and that must be one of his main regrets in the game.
However, with a record like Player’s, he surely can’t be too displeased with his career!
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