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Zimbali Welcomes The 2011 Gary Player Invitational South Africa

This year’s Gary Player Invitational South Africa Pro-Am charity golf tournament is moving to the stunning Zimbali Coastal Resort on KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast.  Situated on a one of the most beautiful coast lines in South Africa, Zimbali is rife with lush vegetation and flora, an abundance of indigenous wildlife, world-class hotels and of course championship golf courses and facilities.

“We always look to improve the tournament each year and utilizing different locations helps keep the event fresh and dynamic.  Zimbali is a unique and beautiful part of South Africa and it is also a special place for our family and our business.  My uncle, Dr. Ian Player, started what is now called the Dusi Canoe Marathon in 1950 which culminates in Durban just a few miles away, and we have a new course under construction at Zimbali which we expect to open next year to compliment IFA Hotels’ new 5-Star hotel the Fairmont Zimbali ,” said Marc Player, CEO, Black Knight International. 

“The goal of all of our GPI events is to raise funds for underprivileged children, but we also want everyone to have fun and relax,” said Gary Player.  “You look out at the ocean and see schools of dolphins and whale sharks swimming by and then turn around to see bushbuck wandering around the property.  And you get to play golf with interesting people while making a difference.  Man, you just can’t beat that,”  he added.

The Gary Player Invitational series has raised over $35 million for underprivileged children.  It is a pro-am team competition pairing a leading businessman, a top celebrity, a regular tour player and a champion’s tour player. 

We would like to thank our sponsors Coca-Cola, SAP, Rolex, Callaway Audi, Johnnie Walker, South African PGA Tour - The Sunshine Tour, UPS and Heineken for their continued support.  We would also like to welcome Emirates as our new official Airline partner. 




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