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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Gary Player poses after hitting his shot during the honorary starters ceremony to begin the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2025.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Gary Player reacts after hitting his shot during the honorary starters ceremony to begin the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2025.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Gary Player hits his shot during the honorary starters ceremony to begin the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2025.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

(From L) Gary Player, Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson pose for a photo with their caddies at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2025, where the three golfers serve as honorary starters.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

(From L) Gary Player, Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson pose for a photo at the Masters Tournament where the three golfers serve as honorary starters on April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Honorary starter Gary Player hits from the first hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2025.

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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(SP)BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-FOOTBALL-ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE-MANCHESTER CITY VS WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

(SP)BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-FOOTBALL-ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE-MANCHESTER CITY VS WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

(240505) -- MANCHESTER, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wolverhampton Wanderers' manager Gary O'Neil (R) reacts during the English Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers in Manchester, Britain, on May 4, 2024. (Xinhua) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.

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Player, Palmer, Nicklaus at Augusta

Player, Palmer, Nicklaus at Augusta

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teen golfer Ryo Ishikawa (R) greets Arnold Palmer (2nd from R), Gary Player (3rd from R) and Jack Nicklaus during the Par 3 contest before the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 8.

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Big Three at Masters

Big Three at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - (From L to R) Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player appear as honorary starters before the first round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 5, 2012.

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Japanese pair finishes 12th at Women's World Cup of Golf

Japanese pair finishes 12th at Women's World Cup of Golf

SUN CITY, South Africa - Photo shows the Japanese pair of Ai Miyazato (L) and Sakura Yokomine after holing out on the last day of the Women's World Cup of Golf at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa, on Jan. 22. The pair finished 12th, although Japan captured the title last year.

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Sorenstam-Neumann pair wins Women's World Cup of Golf

Sorenstam-Neumann pair wins Women's World Cup of Golf

SUN CITY, South Africa - The Swedish pair of world No. 1 Annika Sorenstam (L) and veteran golfer Liselotte Neumann wins the Women's World Cup of Golf at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa, on Jan. 22.

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(3)Masters players in practice round

(3)Masters players in practice round

AUGUSTA, United States - Gary Player (L), Jack Nicklaus (C) and Arnold Palmer (R) are seen playing together in a par-3 contest at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 9 during a practice round for the 2003 Masters Tournament due to begin April 10.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Tom Watson (L), Jack Nicklaus (2nd from L) and Gary Player (R) pose for a photo with Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, after serving as honorary starters before the first round of the Masters Tournament on April 7, 2022, in Augusta, Georgia.

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Japanese pair finishes 12th at Women's World Cup of Golf

Japanese pair finishes 12th at Women's World Cup of Golf

SUN CITY, South Africa - Photo shows the Japanese pair of Ai Miyazato (L) and Sakura Yokomine after holing out on the last day of the Women's World Cup of Golf at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa, on Jan. 22. The pair finished 12th, although Japan captured the title last year. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam-Neumann pair wins Women's World Cup of Golf

Sorenstam-Neumann pair wins Women's World Cup of Golf

SUN CITY, South Africa - The Swedish pair of world No. 1 Annika Sorenstam (L) and veteran golfer Liselotte Neumann wins the Women's World Cup of Golf at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa, on Jan. 22. (Kyodo)

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Player, Palmer, Nicklaus at Augusta

Player, Palmer, Nicklaus at Augusta

AUGUSTA, United States - Gary Player (L), Arnold Palmer (C) and Jack Nicklaus walk together during the Par 3 contest before the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 8. (Kyodo)

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Player, Palmer, Nicklaus at Augusta

Player, Palmer, Nicklaus at Augusta

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teen golfer Ryo Ishikawa (R) greets Arnold Palmer (2nd from R), Gary Player (3rd from R) and Jack Nicklaus during the Par 3 contest before the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 8. (Kyodo)

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Big 3 honorary starters for Masters

Big 3 honorary starters for Masters

(From L) Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player serve as honorary starters for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 7, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gary Player, Enya in Japan

Gary Player, Enya in Japan

South African ex-professional golfer Gary Player holds Irish singer Enya during a press conference in Tokyo on March 20, 2016. Player, 80, and Enya, 54, are visiting Japan for a charity event for children affected by the devastating March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gary Player in Japan

Gary Player in Japan

South African ex-professional golfer Gary Player attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 20, 2016. Player, 80, is visiting Japan to hold a charity event for children affected by the devastating March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf's Big 3 open 2015 Masters in style

Golf's Big 3 open 2015 Masters in style

Americans Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and South African Gary Player (from L, front row), a trio of honorary starters for the fourth year in a row for the Masters Golf Tournament, are seen at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Masters golf tournament starts

Masters golf tournament starts

Gary Player tees off as the honorary starter for the fourth straight year before the first round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Big Three at Masters

Big Three at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - (From L to R) Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player appear as honorary starters before the first round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 5, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Honorary starter Gary Player takes his ceremonial opening tee shot to mark the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Honorary starter Gary Player takes his ceremonial opening tee shot to mark the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Masters golf tournament begins

Masters golf tournament begins

Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus (R) and Gary Player are pictured after hitting their tee shots to mark the start the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, on April 5, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Masters golf tournament begins

Masters golf tournament begins

Gary Player takes his honorary first tee shot for the start of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 6, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Masters golf tournament begins

Masters golf tournament begins

Jack Nicklaus waves his cap to the sky to commemorate late Arnold Palmer before taking his honorary first tee shot for the start of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 6, 2017, as Gary Player (L) looks on. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Masters golf tournament begins

Masters golf tournament begins

Jack Nicklaus watches his honorary first tee shot for the start of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 6, 2017, with Gary Player (L in back) looking on. The green jacket of Arnold Palmer is seen on a chair. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(3)Masters players in practice round

(3)Masters players in practice round

AUGUSTA, United States - Gary Player (L), Jack Nicklaus (C) and Arnold Palmer (R) are seen playing together in a par-3 contest at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 9 during a practice round for the 2003 Masters Tournament due to begin April 10. (Kyodo)

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