Gary Player is turning 90: Take a look at this golf icon through the years

Gary Player in a portrait at his home in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025. Player is 89 and shot par during a round this week, he said. He plays four rounds a week, he said. He will be 90 on November 1.

Gary Player talks with a Palm Beach Post reporter at his home in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025. Player is 89 and shot par during a round this week, he said. He plays four rounds a week, he said. He will be 90 on November 1.

Gary Player signs copies of his book in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025. Player is 89 and shot par during a round this week, he said. He plays four rounds a week, he said. He will be 90 on November 1.

Photograph of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player at Player's home in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025.

Gary Player in a portrait at his home in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025. Player is 89 and shot par during a round this week, he said. He plays four rounds a week, he said. He will be 90 on November 1.

Family photos and in Gary Player's home in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025. Player is 89 and shot par during a round this week, he said. He plays four rounds a week, he said. He will be 90 on November 1.

Gary Player talks with a Palm Beach Post reporter at his home in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025. Player is 89 and shot par during a round this week, he said. He plays four rounds a week, he said. He will be 90 on November 1.

Gary Player in a portrait at his home in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025. Player is 89 and shot par during a round this week, he said. He plays four rounds a week, he said. He will be 90 on November 1.

A card of life principles and actions that Gary Player carries in his wallet. Photographed at his home in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025. Player is 89 and shot par during a round this week, he said. He plays four rounds a week, he said. He will be 90 on November 1.

Gary Player and his late wife Vivienne Player in a portrait at his home in Tequesta, Fla., on October 15, 2025.

4/6/1961; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Gary Player at the Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK

04/09/1970; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Billy Casper reacts to putt with Gary Player in foreground at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1970 Masters. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK

Jul 1966; Unknown Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; GARY PLAYER putting during a 1966 Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright Malcolm Emmons

04/13/1975; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Gary Player presents Jack Nicklaus with green jacket after winning the 1975 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1975 Masters. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK

04/12/1979; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Gary Player putts ball at the Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK

4-9-1978; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Tom Watson puts the green jacket on Gary Player at the Augusta National GC during the 1978 Masters. Mandatory Credit: -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK

4/9/1981; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Arnold Palmer and Gary Player walk down the fairway at the Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK

04/07/1983; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Gary Player at Augusta National Golf Course during the 1983 Masters. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK

04/09/1997; Augusta, Georgia USA; Gary Player and Ernie Els with Sam Snead during the Par 3 Contest at the Augusta National Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: NW -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK

April 6, 2000; Augusta, GA, USA; Arnold Palmer shakes hands with both Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus following completion of the 18th hole in round 1 of the 2000 Masters Tournament Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA. Mandatory Credit: Eileen Blass/USA TODAY NETWORK

US golfer Jack Nicklaus and South Africa's Gary Player walk during the Par 3 contest prior to the start of the 80th Masters of Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. / AFP / DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Young patrons wait for autographs by Gary Player during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starters Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson pose for a photograph with Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Gary Player tees off as an honorary starter during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL - MAY 07: PGA Golfer Phil Mickelson (L) with Hall of Famers Gary Player (R) and Johnny Miller (C) pose for photos with LPGA Hall of Famers Nancy Lopez and Beth Daniels before Mickelson's induction at the World Golf Hall of Fame Inuction Ceremony on May 7, 2012 in St. Augustine, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Former professional golfer Gary Player (L) of South Africa holds Irish singer-songwriter Enya (R) during a photo session following a press conference in Tokyo on March 20, 2016, to announce his charity events, the Gary Player Invitational. The events will be held in Japan to aid affected children of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. / AFP / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Professional golfer Gary Player speaks on stage during the 2017 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on September 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Former Golfer Gary Player of South Africa attends the Royal Box during Day eleven of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Legendary golfer Gary Player of South Africa waves during the Par 3 Contest prior to the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. AFP PHOTO / Don EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)

Winner of The Open in 1959, 1968 and 1974, South Africa's Gary Player reacts on hearing his name announced during the Champion Golfers' Challenge on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 15, 2015, ahead of The 2015 Open Golf Championship which runs July 16-19. 28 Seven groups of four Champion golfers with a combined 46 victories in golfs oldest Championship, compete in a four hole challenge, the winnings going to the charity of the winning team's choice. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Gary Player tips his hat to the crowd after serving as an honorary start during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starters Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player pose for a photograph with Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

Tom Watson puts the Green Jacket on 1978 Masters winner Gary Player at Augusta National Golf Club.

Gary Player, inducted 1974. (Photo: Adam Schupak/Golfweek)

Gary Player reacts in front of photograph of his hole-in-one at the Masters Par 3 Contest.

Gary Player tosses the ball to caddie after he holed out at No. 2 in first round of 1962 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Gary Player at the 1967 U.S. Open.

Gary Player, a three-time winner of the Masters, pull the cover from his club as he prepares for a practice round for the 1989 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Gary Player, 23-year-old South African, is shown kissing the winner's trophy that his 72-hole total of 284 got him at Muirfield, Scotland, July 3, 1959.

Arnold Palmer and Gary Player walk down the fairway at the Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK

Gary Player kisses the trophy after winning the 1974 British Open at Royal Lytham and St. Anne's in Lancashire, England.