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Gary Player is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time, having eighteen major wins, nine on the PGA Tour and the other nine on the PGA Champions Tour. He is also considered the most accomplished international golfer of all time, winning 164 tournaments around the globe over five decades. Born in South Africa, he lives in The Cliffs, South Carolina.

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Travel the globe with one of golf's all-time greats in Gary Player's Top Golf Courses of the World. In this guide, nine-time major champion and renowned course designer Gary Player shares his personal selection of 55 unforgettable courses, from the links of Scotland and Ireland to classic American parkland layouts and exotic destinations in Asia, Australia, and Africa. Organized by course type--links, parkland, and other unique terrains including ocean, mountain, desert, and bushveld--each one features inspiring photography, an illustrated course layout, and Player's insightful commentary highlighting its special attributes.Whether chosen for heritage and tradition, architectural brilliance, or sheer natural beauty, these courses showcase the work of legendary designers such as Donald Ross, Alister Mackenzie, A.W. Tillinghast, Robert Trent Jones, Jack Nicklaus, and Player himself. With a blend of history, design appreciation, and first-hand experience, Gary Player's Top Golf Courses of the World offers readers a rare insider's look at the challenges and pleasures of playing the world's greatest courses. A must-read for golfers who relish testing their skills against the elements, terrain, and masterful course design.