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Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam • Apr. 14, 2025, 9:03 AM ET (AP)
Justin Rose steals the Masters show and builds 3-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler • Apr. 10, 2025, 8:19 PM ET (AP)
Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit ceremonial shots and joke about aging bodies to start the Masters • Apr. 10, 2025, 9:51 AM ET (AP)
Jordan Spieth's 3-year-old son and 89-year-old Gary Player make memories at Masters Par 3 Contest • Apr. 9, 2025, 6:26 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As the Black Knight • Gary Jim Player
Born November 1, 1935 (age 89) • Johannesburg • South Africa
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2021) • Masters Tournament (1978) • Masters Tournament (1974) • British Open (1974) • PGA Championship (1972) • British Open (1968) • U.S. Open (1965) • PGA Championship (1962) • Masters Tournament (1961) • British Open (1959)

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