I played a scramble with Gary Player and this happened!

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  • @jimdunlop2304
    @jimdunlop2304 5 місяців тому +49

    Gary Player and I go back a long way 😄 First met him in 1958 I think it was, at a tournament in Edinburgh. I was 21 and he was 22, a young hot shot from South Africa. I had heard about him and I wanted to see him play. It was a Saturday and he was not really in contention. There might have been a half-dozen fellows watching him. I followed him for most of his round and he chatted to us as he shot a 66. Not long after i emigrated to Canada and only saw him on TV. Ever since I have admired him and followed him with interest. I still play and can also shoot my age. Long live the Black Knight!

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 4 місяці тому +1

      That's hardly going back a long way. You met him once.
      I thought you meant you regularly met him.

    • @blairrobert3438
      @blairrobert3438 2 місяці тому +1

      @@sandersson2813 What a dour answer.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 2 місяці тому

      @@blairrobert3438 What a rubbish anecdote more like.

    • @blairrobert3438
      @blairrobert3438 2 місяці тому

      @@sandersson2813 You're a bit of a prick mate.

  • @allahalibaba9063
    @allahalibaba9063 5 місяців тому +15

    Good Old Gary Player. Still got it at his age and loves what he is doing...A Great Golfer....Played with some of the best, Jack, Ben, and Arnie...What a life....Thanks....

  • @cryptoengineer9930
    @cryptoengineer9930 4 місяці тому +5

    Gary has just topped me back up with desire and enthusiasm. I have felt a bit sorry for myself recently, and that was like a tonic. Cheers to you both.

  • @bowler58.7
    @bowler58.7 4 місяці тому +2

    As a serving Police Officer I once had the pleasure of accompanying Gary around Wentworth when he was playing in World Match Play Championship, what a man, polite, friendly and 100% GENTLEMAN and at the end of the day he thanked me for my time.

  • @dobster5819
    @dobster5819 5 місяців тому +22

    Brilliant Andy, many thanks to PXG and Gary for making this happen.

  • @scotpage5526
    @scotpage5526 5 місяців тому +10

    Very enjoyable to watch. I could listen to him talk about golf all day! Andy, your pleasant demeanor is a perfect match for talking with him.

  • @Chazthefurr
    @Chazthefurr 4 місяці тому +3

    72 now - age, not golf score! Gary Player is inspiring for older golfers and although I could never get to his level of fitness (nor golf ability) it might be time to take care to follow some of his fitness advice, golf tips and general life thoughts. Great to see him so active at nearly 90 and hope he will indeed break 100 - that's break through the age line. I'm sure he'll always beat his age on the golf course every time he plays. What a game we all enjoy and how well served we have been served by the stars of our sport over the years. What a thoroughly enjoyable half hour this video has been. Please repeat another time soon. Half an hour with golf chat and questions is immensely welcome. BTW I was given a golf glove by Gary Player during filming of the Big 3 golf at St Andrews back in the mid60s - he recognised that I'd been at Carnoustie the previous day. He called Arnold Palmer over and he gave me a golf ball.

  • @dukefan37923
    @dukefan37923 4 місяці тому +5

    Gary Player is great. It's always great to see people who have accomplished so much be so nice and humble - and funny! A lot of that has to do with his generation. "The greatest gift to any person is adversity." Wow, so true. We learn so much and achieve so much from going through adversity. I agree with him, I'm an American and to me The Open is the best major. That area is the birthplace of golf and I believe the best test of one's all around game. I love watching it every year.

  • @k.b.3832
    @k.b.3832 2 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed Gary on the show. I love to hear him talk. He’s a gentleman, legend, and roll model. I’ve watched him for years and he’s also a fierce competitor. Cheers 👍

  • @jaymuller6004
    @jaymuller6004 2 місяці тому

    Gary Player is a LEGEND..... I've watched this video more than 54 times now and I learn something new every time !!!

  • @nealhamamura4263
    @nealhamamura4263 Місяць тому

    That was the best golf UA-cam video I have ever seen. Mr. Player gave me golf tips and life tips. Doesn’t get any better than that.

  • @briarmeadow
    @briarmeadow 3 місяці тому

    Met Gary a number of years ago at a Johnny Miller champions challenge. Ran into him after most everyone had gone home and he came right over, chatted with me, signed my program and was really in no hurry to be somewhere else. What a treat. Great guy, fabulous emissary for golf and genuinely likes people. And always a positive attitude. Great interview.

  • @Robster6480
    @Robster6480 4 місяці тому +4

    There's nothing more that Gary likes than playing golf and talking about Gary 😆

  • @kjensen7819
    @kjensen7819 3 місяці тому

    Player is a great man. I met him a couple of times and even played 2 holes with him 15 years ago. Very friendly and signed our picture together. Truly a Golfing Gentleman.

  • @craigsmith2030
    @craigsmith2030 4 місяці тому +1

    Absaloute delight to watch and listen to everything gary had to say, such an up lifting video, thankyou, 👍

  • @peterprice8393
    @peterprice8393 5 місяців тому +6

    Andy you have just had a priceless gift of lifetime! A playing lesson from Mr Player I so wish I where walking in your golf shoes on that day .👣

  • @harryatkinson9757
    @harryatkinson9757 5 місяців тому +4

    From 6:29 to 7:50, absolute gold, well done Andy for getting Gary to talk (not that it is hard 😀)!

  • @timallsopp8656
    @timallsopp8656 5 місяців тому +3

    Mr. Player… what a great man and a man to be listened to

  • @evacox-fm7ze
    @evacox-fm7ze 5 місяців тому +2

    This wonderful man has given us so much pleasure and now he gives us oldies so much hope❤

  • @kieranocallaghan8197
    @kieranocallaghan8197 4 місяці тому +6

    A day you'll never forget you lucky boy. Gary is an absolute gentleman and while long in years is still young at heart and an inspiration to all us ageing golfers. He played our links in Tralee last year where I had the pleasure of meeting him and those of us that saw him on the range and on the course were left awestruck. On the first tee he said the golf swing was "all in the hips" and proceeded to spank his drive 200 yds + down the fairway into a draught. Great video !!!!

    • @TheAverageGolfer
      @TheAverageGolfer  4 місяці тому +3

      @@kieranocallaghan8197 such an impressive human being

    • @antH1960
      @antH1960 4 місяці тому

      Tralee is golfing heaven my favourite in Ireland and a wonderful tribute to and memory of Arnie

  • @keithwalker1780
    @keithwalker1780 4 місяці тому +1

    Great to see a living legend still so sharp and still swinging the club. Thanks Andy for sharing this video.

  • @dj6259
    @dj6259 5 місяців тому +1

    A brilliant, unique individual and one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game, l was fortunate enough to spend the day with him 25 years ago the day after he won his 3rd Senior British Open at the age of 63, a truly amazing human being x

  • @teddyzamba1396
    @teddyzamba1396 4 місяці тому +1

    Player is a consummate pro and gentleman; just uncommon sense in a maniacal world. His stories are other worldly.

  • @johnking7649
    @johnking7649 4 місяці тому +1

    Not using a buggy has to be good fitness! 😊. Keep on slugging Gary, what a Player! ❤

  • @Blutackboy
    @Blutackboy 5 місяців тому +2

    Andy , what a wonderful video. You are a lucky man to spend such a special, personal time with one of the legends of the game.
    Gary really is a philosopher as well as a great golfer. He reminds us that golf is quite a simple game if you have a clear mindset.
    Fabulous.
    👍

    • @TheAverageGolfer
      @TheAverageGolfer  5 місяців тому

      Yes it was a shock to find it would be just me and him wandering the fairways, a real honour

  • @guyr7351
    @guyr7351 5 місяців тому +2

    You lucky lucky man, he is one THE greats of our game. 9 majors proves that and when you know the people he played with proves his quality. Palmer, Nicklaus, Trevino, Watson to name 4.
    When I 1st tried golf in the 70’s he was one of the stars then and had to battle to overcome adversity, I read his autobiography years ago and even then he would not ease in the daily fitness regime to allow him to compete at the top.
    He is one of the people who I would love to meet and shaken hands with. My dad had a small paperback which was a collection of Gary PLayer golf tip strips that used to be in the express/Sunday express the number of times I read that.
    Loved this, keep your head down 😁

  • @davidcollins8150
    @davidcollins8150 4 місяці тому

    Got to See Gary, Jack, Lee, Tom and Anika chop it around in Houston this year. Player is amazing. I regret not walking up to him and gifting him a Black Golf Ball. He is truly amazing.

  • @clydesandry5351
    @clydesandry5351 5 місяців тому +1

    Just the most wonderful video you've made Andy. Love all your stuff, but your interaction with this awesome human being will be with me for a long time. It was more than lessons in golf (Which we love), it was, more importantly, lessons in life. I say 'The king is alive, long live the king'.

  • @bkwchiu
    @bkwchiu 5 місяців тому +2

    Undisputably your best Andy, thanks for sharing this magical experience.

  • @dennism5731
    @dennism5731 5 місяців тому +1

    What an honour for you Andy, well earned, hope you enjoyed the day.

  • @petermaher5156
    @petermaher5156 5 місяців тому

    What a special video Andy. Loved the pearls of wisdom that Gary Player sprinkled throughout this episode and so pleased for you that the business relationships you have developed are leading to these fabulous opportunities. Keep up the great work.

  • @sevvyballisteros
    @sevvyballisteros 4 місяці тому +1

    One of the best UA-cam videos I have enjoyed in years

  • @kenmorbey676
    @kenmorbey676 4 місяці тому

    Amazing Andy and a dream come true for any serious golfer. Really enjoyed it and enthralled from start to finish. Thank you Mr Player

  • @maximefougere4831
    @maximefougere4831 5 місяців тому +1

    What a great video with Gary Player. Too bad you could not play more holes with him Andy. He is a very passionnate man with an increadible history. Thanks for this.

  • @TheJaakeee
    @TheJaakeee 4 місяці тому

    This was one of the best videos ive seen on your channel Grateful to have been here to see it

  • @VonTwinzig
    @VonTwinzig 5 місяців тому +1

    Gary was my inspiration as a young golfer, and it’s great to see he still has it. Talks the talk and can still walk the walk, literally. Fantastic episode, Andy, thank-you.🫡

  • @robertpeters6923
    @robertpeters6923 5 місяців тому

    Wow what a video. Mr. Nicklaus has always been my favorite, bur Mr. Player was my second. So much knowledge on how to play the game. And to play as good as he does at his age is amazing. Thanks Andy and Gary for the video.

  • @Sean_Farmer
    @Sean_Farmer 4 місяці тому

    Love and gratitude. Gary summed it up perfectly!

  • @mrpriceisright
    @mrpriceisright 4 місяці тому

    Have a few memories (and autographs) of Gary. followed him round at both PGA tour and Senior tour events. A member of the most elite group of 5 to win all 4 majors. Must've been a great day on the course and looks like you virtually had the course to yourselves which is always special. Great memories of Dornoch, Cruden bay, N. Berwick, Carnoustie from decades back when they were very affordable (St. Andrews was about $25 then!). Having to use driver on a par 3 (and not reaching the green) is quite something, much like Troon this year...

  • @high_alpine_golfer
    @high_alpine_golfer 5 місяців тому +1

    A really outstanding episode…so much wisdom in Gary Player‘s words!

  • @AlanHughes-s4o
    @AlanHughes-s4o 4 місяці тому +1

    What a surprise! Gary Player is remarkable, won The Open in 3 different decades and still playing a decent game 50 years on since his last Open win. A day for you and subscribers to remember

  • @mwingdc
    @mwingdc 5 місяців тому

    Wow, that was fun. A nice looking course and great conversation between a couple of guys who love golf. Great primer for the Open. Thanks again Andy

  • @starks1974
    @starks1974 5 місяців тому

    A highlight video!!! So glad you got to spend some time with a Legend. Cheers!

  • @randymahony8157
    @randymahony8157 4 місяці тому

    I always admired Mr. Player's out look on life, the game, and his fitness.

  • @nbleafer
    @nbleafer 5 місяців тому

    Wow Andy, what a great video! That man is pure legend! To be that clear of thought, that articulate, that agile at 88!😮 He is honest and a gentleman as well. I hope he lives to see his 100th. What a great day for you Andy thanks for sharing with us. Long live the Black Knight!

  • @stephenmatthews1930
    @stephenmatthews1930 5 місяців тому

    Excellent andy and pxg, what a lovely gent with some very sound advice. Joy to watch.

  • @michaelrogers9484
    @michaelrogers9484 5 місяців тому

    That was awesome, Andy. Thanks a million!

  • @eastcoastuk1120
    @eastcoastuk1120 4 місяці тому

    My friend of mine had Gary stay with him in BROXBOURNE UK. HE used to run up and down his stairs to stay fit. You can ask him. My friend name was BRIDGEMAN. He and his wife and me and my wife married on the same day and witnessed each others marriage. I watched Gary at ROYAL Saint Georges in 1976 on the Golf range and it was an education as to how good that man could strike a golf ball. Nothing like the ugly looking swings that won him titles at times as seen on TV. Obviously method behind those swings. ABSOLUTELY silky smooth. What a player was Player in the professional ranks.. LOVE HIM my friend did.

  • @RobertShaw-l9m
    @RobertShaw-l9m 5 місяців тому +1

    Yes he has the voice of wisdom and experience and never seems to lose his appetite for the game. Great golfer and man.

  • @garethmorgan7474
    @garethmorgan7474 5 місяців тому

    Amazing video thank you, Gary Player is class act, he didn’t miss a fairway brilliant

  • @georgewood797
    @georgewood797 5 місяців тому

    What a thrill; to play with a true legend. Have only just recently discovered your videos and really enjoy them, Relaxing and easy to watch.

  • @grahamfox7568
    @grahamfox7568 4 місяці тому +2

    You and Gary Player talk about adversity. If you want to see true adversity come and watch me trying to hit effing driver straight 😂

  • @NeilBuckley-n4v
    @NeilBuckley-n4v 4 місяці тому

    Andy , that was captivating & brilliant to watch - your best vid ever. Gary Player , a true inspiration & you were perfect company.
    Well done.

  • @bobsanders8030
    @bobsanders8030 5 місяців тому

    What a treat for you.
    Gary's a beast.

  • @chrisgirling1097
    @chrisgirling1097 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely brilliant Andy, i think you bring out the best in your partners i could listen the Gary all day long

  • @wks4511
    @wks4511 5 місяців тому

    I had to add another comment. I've been confused with my take away for a long time now. After watching you and Gary, I went to the simulator and tried to apply what I learned. It finally makes sense. I get it. So thanks Andy. 👍

  • @mharri333
    @mharri333 4 місяці тому

    Great dialogue and play. Would love to play and chat with Gary Player. Well done Andy.

  • @mattneedham3595
    @mattneedham3595 4 місяці тому

    What a great video mate. Delighted for you. And what a great guy Mr Player is

  • @donnawhitfield6820
    @donnawhitfield6820 5 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations Andy on getting to meet and play golf with Gary Player.

  • @neilross6227
    @neilross6227 5 місяців тому

    Andy, lovely video thanks for sharing the limited time you had with a legend of the sport...

  • @stevehupper7418
    @stevehupper7418 4 місяці тому

    You did a wonderful job with great questions. Well done.

  • @jackbowman4788
    @jackbowman4788 4 місяці тому

    Wow-wonderful video Andy-such a great man !

  • @davidpollard3921
    @davidpollard3921 4 місяці тому

    A living legend and also a true gentleman as well; he has it all and he is truly thankful for it. Heart lifting to watch

  • @leonardblush2557
    @leonardblush2557 5 місяців тому +1

    Only one thing could top Andy and Gary walking the course, and that would be Arnie and Gary walking the course.
    Congratulations on the experience of a lifetime, Andy

  • @spannerman7359
    @spannerman7359 4 місяці тому

    Hello Andy, I said hello to you a few weeks ago at Cheshire Oaks designer outlet and said I love the videos and to keep em coming! Wow! You didn’t disappoint! What a guest to have on your channel! An absolute golf legend! Love the videos, keep them coming mate! It would be great to see you at Carden Park again! It’s my home club and a great place! Love the video as usual! Hope to see you soon mate! 👍👍⛳️⛳️

    • @TheAverageGolfer
      @TheAverageGolfer  4 місяці тому

      It was good to meet you, I was up at Carden this week for the first time in a while and will be back soon

    • @spannerman7359
      @spannerman7359 4 місяці тому

      Look forward to seeing you soon Andy! Pleasure to meet you aswell. 👍

  • @sevesellors2831
    @sevesellors2831 5 місяців тому

    Great video Andy thanks PXG and of course to see the wonderful Gary Player a legend.

  • @timdench2583
    @timdench2583 5 місяців тому

    Wow! What a treat Andy. Something really special.

  • @sydsullivan7759
    @sydsullivan7759 5 місяців тому

    What a marvelous interview with such a great man. You certainly kept your cool. It was a very special video

  • @johnjohn1cooer
    @johnjohn1cooer 5 місяців тому +1

    Gary Player is known around the world as a great golfer, but he is also a great gentleman and a great human being.

  • @David1131955
    @David1131955 4 місяці тому

    Wow! What a great experience for Mr. Player Andy.😂 Lovely film.

  • @richardgarrett4647
    @richardgarrett4647 5 місяців тому +3

    Andy, I truly enjoyed this video. Very goOD questions you asked. What a day at the golf course. I am playing PXG irons for the past six months because of you. The irons are really good. Thanks

    • @TheAverageGolfer
      @TheAverageGolfer  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Richard, hope the irons are doing well

  • @MountainFortyNine
    @MountainFortyNine 5 місяців тому

    A legend of a man. Thanks for creating this great video.

  • @davidrobbins7416
    @davidrobbins7416 5 місяців тому

    What a magical piece of film, great work

  • @joeflorence938
    @joeflorence938 5 місяців тому

    Totally enjoyed this, Andy. Gary is one of my favorites.

  • @R1koe2840
    @R1koe2840 5 місяців тому +1

    What a Gentleman to you both

  • @DonAl9114
    @DonAl9114 5 місяців тому

    Gary Player is a legend in Golf and he still is a great entertainer. Played his course in Sun City a couple of times. He’s a true idol. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻😊

  • @drew2734
    @drew2734 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant Vid Andy. What an experience that must have been just the 2 of yous wandering the course. Gary giving you stick about your 7 handicap was good😂

  • @paulcooper8521
    @paulcooper8521 5 місяців тому

    What a man and what a video Andy !!! Must have been a great day with him 😅 could listen to his story’s all day and how many shots could he take off your score if he walked round with you all day 😊

  • @Da.Onus.Burger.618
    @Da.Onus.Burger.618 5 місяців тому +1

    What. A. TREAT! ☺️
    God Bless you, Gary!
    #LEGEND

  • @tonyweymouth3111
    @tonyweymouth3111 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant video Andy, Gary’s such an engaging man !

  • @guggyfella3840
    @guggyfella3840 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic Andy…..what a man he is 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️

  • @alancreswell6478
    @alancreswell6478 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic Andy! What a man Mr Palmer is and what a charmer. You were lucky to leave with Tracey!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @wks4511
    @wks4511 5 місяців тому +1

    Great stuff Andy! He is a legend.

  • @daveweedall4505
    @daveweedall4505 5 місяців тому +1

    Your living the dream Andy us mere mortals wish for keep up the great continent mate stay well 👍

    • @TheAverageGolfer
      @TheAverageGolfer  5 місяців тому +1

      Only thanks to all that watch the channel Dave

  • @Ian_golfing
    @Ian_golfing 5 місяців тому

    Just Wow Andy
    Simply brilliant

  • @andrewfinn3661
    @andrewfinn3661 5 місяців тому

    great video Andy with the legend that is Gary Player, many thanks

  • @simmo5071
    @simmo5071 5 місяців тому +1

    You are one lucky son of a gun. Did he mention confidence, because he is tremendously confident in his own ability.

  • @paulsmith7791
    @paulsmith7791 4 місяці тому

    Always my favourite as a young lad. Still as fit as flea. A credit to himself 👍

  • @andrewevans8626
    @andrewevans8626 5 місяців тому

    Lovely video,very interesting conversation between you both

  • @chrisbatstone9742
    @chrisbatstone9742 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi sirs have to say Gary Jack Arnold tom Watson reason i fell in 💕 with golf in early. 70s ad young boy 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 and forever bless them all the wonderful i world of golf still watch old videos and them the where on tour on tv

  • @ilovemybeard
    @ilovemybeard 5 місяців тому

    Unreal experience that I bet. What a character.

  • @davidchipman7612
    @davidchipman7612 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely fantastic 🎉
    Your a very lucky man Andy

  • @mufc778
    @mufc778 4 місяці тому

    Told you i enjoyed your vids when i saw you at cheshire oaks last week 😂...well this is up with the best yet

  • @glasgowgolfer4623
    @glasgowgolfer4623 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely brilliant Andy

  • @stratovani
    @stratovani 5 місяців тому

    Such an enjoyable video to watch. I should be so lucky to meet Mr. Player and pick his mind, maybe to play some with him!

  • @stevehupper7418
    @stevehupper7418 4 місяці тому +1

    One time someone asked me if I could play golf with any body in the world who would it be, my answer was; first choice my dad who passed away when I was little, second was Gary player.

  • @glennhickey6333
    @glennhickey6333 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant, simply brilliant Andy

  • @johndomutz1052
    @johndomutz1052 3 місяці тому

    Could you do a test comparing the LAB putter to the PXG Allen?

  • @leecorcoran6174
    @leecorcoran6174 5 місяців тому

    What a fantastic day , happy days Andy ⛳️⛳️👍👍

    • @TheAverageGolfer
      @TheAverageGolfer  5 місяців тому +1

      Unreal mate just glad I didnt top one off the 1st!

    • @leecorcoran6174
      @leecorcoran6174 5 місяців тому

      @@TheAverageGolfer you swung it really well especially with a few butterflies ⛳️👍👍

  • @snoproperties9100
    @snoproperties9100 5 місяців тому

    What an awesome video - gotta love the advice - read, sleep laugh!