George, South Africa

Late Charge Carries Spoony, Al Naboodah to Victory at Gary Player Invitational

(GEORGE, South Africa) – After narrowly losing out last year, British celebrity DJ Spoony vowed he would be back with a vengeance to claim the 2009 Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola. And led by a brilliant performance from businessman…
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Goosen’s Hopes for the 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Retief Goosen (pictured left) is hoping that being paired with Grand Slam champion Gary Player (pictured below) in this weekend’s Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at Fancourt will help him end the putting woes which have stopped him from…
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Matthews ‘Just’ Generous at 2009 Gary Player Invitaional

It doesn’t matter that the grey-haired gentleman throwing himself heart and soul into an informal jam session with Just Jinjer frontman Ard Matthews (right) is a billionaire more used to suits than strings. What matters is that Dr Hasso Plattner (pictured…
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Stars Arrive at Fancourt Links for 10th Gary Player Invitational

The stars of this week’s 10th anniversary of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola all arrived at The Links at Fancourt on Thursday, with the Grand Slam winner leading double US Open champion Retief Goosen and two of golf’s most exciting…
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Basson in Imposing Maiden win at Coca-Cola Championship

Christiaan Basson played golf with nerves of steel to win the R550,000 Coca-Cola Championship hosted by Gary Player played over 54 holes at The Montagu at Fancourt and take his maiden Sunshine Tour victory. He shot a flawless four-under 68 on the Gary…
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Sastre Adds A Touch of Glamour to 2009 Gary Player Invitational Field

(George, South Africa) – Spanish actress Inés Sastre is thrilled to have earned a return invitation to the 2009 Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Grand Slam winner, Gary Player. The UNICEF ambassador is set to make her third…
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Tshabalala and Bartlett Help to Bring More Value to 2009 Gary Player Invitational

(George, South Africa) – Vincent Tshabalala and Shaun Bartlett will join an all-star line-up with top professional golfers and other sports and entertainment celebrities, as well as a host of top business executives, for this year’s Gary Player Invitational…
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Richards joins strong sporting cast at 2009 Gary Player Invitational

(George, South Africa) – South African cricket legend Barry Richards joins a locker room of talent at the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Grand Slam champion Gary Player, which tees off at Links at Fancourt in George from…
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Champions Tour Stars Line Up for 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Champions Tour competitors always play a popular role in the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and this year’s event at The Links at Fancourt, George, South Africa from 26-29 November 2009 will include some well-liked draw cards alongside…
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Mulroy and Van der Walt Believe the Competiveness Will Always Prevail

(George, South Africa) - South Africans Garth Mulroy and Tjaart van der Walt believe that the competitive streak in top golfers will always come out even when playing in a charity event such as the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola and…
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Player and Chan Thrilled by Support for Gary Player Invitational in China

(Shanghai, China) – One is a winner of nine Major championships, nine Champions Tour Majors and one of only five men to win the career Grand Slam; the other an actor, action choreographer, filmmaker, comedian and producer. Gary Player and Jackie Chan…
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Matthews and Spoony to Help SA’s Children at 2009 Gary Player Invitational

South African rocker Ard Matthews and BBC Radio 1 personality DJ Spoony are among the cast of golfers, businessmen and celebrities lined up for the 10th Anniversary of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at The Links golf course at Fancourt,…
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Ensuring the Gary Player Invitational’s Sustainability

The Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Gary Player celebrates a decade on the South African golf calendar at The Links at Fancourt in George, South Africa from 26-29 November 2009. The event’s success as South Africa’s premier…
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Gary Player Turns 74 and Still Turns Up The Heat

He is one of only five men to win the career Grand Slam, he’s won nine Major championships, nine Champions Tour Majors, more than 160 tournaments worldwide; he has been a professional golfer for more than 50 years, designed more than 300 golf courses…
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SAP Aligns With Player for the 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Market and technology leader in business software solutions, SAP, will be a partner sponsor at the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, in South Africa later this year. The sponsorship reinforces the brand’s alignment with golfing legend…
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Fairer View on Fancourt Fairways at 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Spanish supermodel and actress Inés Sastre, LPGA Tour player Sandra Gal, rising European Ladies Tour star Henrietta Zuel and BBC Sports presenter Sarah Stirk will smarten up the fairways of The Links at Fancourt, George at the Gary Player Invitational…
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Aiken and Sandys Strengthen SA Challenge at 2009 Gary Player Invitational

South African golfers Thomas Aiken and Omar Sandys are among the latest additions to join this year’s field at the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at The Links at Fancourt in George from 26-29 November 2009. The Gary Player Invitational…
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Goosen Looks Forward to Returning to the Gary Player Invitational at Fancourt

South Africa’s Retief Goosen says he always enjoys the relaxed atmosphere of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola after the pressure of a long year of competitive golf around the world. The two-time US Open champion has again confirmed…
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Rolex Celebrates a Decade with the Black Knight at the Gary Player Invitational

Rolex, (one of) the world’s leading manufacturer(s) of luxury watches, announced that it has extended their sponsorship with multiple Majors winner Gary Player to include the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, in South Africa later this…
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Masters Champion Angel Cabrera Headlines Gary Player Invitational Field

Masters champion Angel Cabrera (pictured left) and double US Open champion Retief Goosen will lead a field of distinguished golf professionals, celebrities and businessmen in the 10th anniversary of the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola…
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The Links Upgrade Under Player’s Guidance Complete in Time for the 2009 Gary Player Invitational

The Links golf course at Fancourt has completed its highly successful upgrade and enhancements as the famed layout prepares to host the 2009 Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, in November. The South African tournament of this global charity…
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SAP Aligns with Player for the 2009 Gary Player Invitational

Market and technology leader in business software solutions, SAP, will be a partner sponsor at the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, in South Africa later this year. The sponsorship reinforces the brand’s alignment with golfing legend…
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Audi Joins 2009 Gary Player Invitational as Official Vehicle Sponsor

Black Knight International is delighted to welcome Audi South Africa as the Official Vehicle sponsor for the 2009 Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola, hosted by The Links, Fancourt, from November 26-29, 2009. Audi has embraced a new partnership…
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Gary Player Invitational 2009 Global Series of Events Tees off with Great Success in Scotland

CAPE TOWN, 4 August 2009 - The 2009 Gary Player Invitational series (GPI), hosted by the legendary Gary Player, teed off with great success in Scotland last month and has already made a significant impact for charity. The European leg of this premier…
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Archerfield Links Brings High Marks for GPI

By Lewine Mair Gary Player and his wife, Vivienne, felt shivers down their spine when they arrived in Scotland for the recent Gary Player Invitational at Archerfield.  The shivers had nothing to do with the colder climbs but to the thrill of being…
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Gary Player Invitational Welcomes AHEAD as Sponsor

Black Knight International has had a relationship with AHEAD since 2004, and last year enjoyed sponsorship by the premier head wear company at two of the Gary Player Invitational’s charity golf events in the USA and South Africa. This year, in celebration…
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Callaway Golf and The Player Foundation Donate over 3000 Golf Balls to the SAGDB

“Give us the equipment; we will do the rest,” says South African Golf Development Board members… Ruben Raubenheimer does not own a fancy set of golf clubs. Riaan Beukes does not retain membership in a swanky country club, but there is one goal these…
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WSM Appointed to Manage the 2009 Gary Player Invitational in Scotland

WSM Sponsorship has been successful in a three way pitch to run the Gary Player Invitational charity golf event which will this year take place in Scotland. The 2009 event will be hosted by both Archerfield Links and the Honourable Company of Edinburgh…
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Model Victory For Sastre, Pearson at the Gary Player Invitational at Fancourt

Spanish model and actress Ines Sastre celebrated her second team victory in the ninth Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at The Links at Fancourt on Sunday. On a magnificent afternoon, Engen executive Alan Pearson and their professional…
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Miss Moscow Of The Fairways

Russian beauty Maria Verchenova made her debut in the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at The Links at Fancourt and stunned everybody with a game that matches her looks. It was a simple cup of tea that got the 22-year-old interested in…
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Not Even Gary Could Sink this Putt…

November 29th saw fourteen excited finalists take to Fancourt’s luscious greens for the Global Trader Putt for a Million Challenge, held in partnership with the Gary Player Invitational charity event. Not even the threatening rain could put a dampener…
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Player Believes Els Still Has Major Potential

Gary Player has such an unshakeable belief in the talent of Ernie Els that he’s convinced Els’ Major-winning days are far from over. “I’ve always felt that Ernie has unbelievable talent,” Player said at his Gary Player Invitational presented…
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Tshabalala Hunting Another Gary Player Invitational Victory

Vincent Tshabalala certainly believes there is a touch of the divine behind his chances of another victory in the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at The Links at Fancourt this weekend. “Obama won the election, and if I win this tournament…
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Goosen and Rocca Take The Early Lead At Fancourt

The good memories he has of The Links are certainly coming back to Retief Goosen, whose team leads after nine holes in Saturday’s betterball of the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola.
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Goosen keen to recapture 2005 Links magic at 2008 GPI

Double US Open champion Retief Goosen arrived in South Africa this week hoping that a victory in this weekend’s Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at The Links at Fancourt can help him regain his form. Goosen joins an illustrious list…
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An African Welcome at Fancourt

Former heavyweight champion Corrie Sanders walked straight up to Gary Player and with a “Hello, Uncle Gary” gave him a big hug, which teed off the official welcome function for the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at Fancourt on Thursday.…
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Gary Player Announced As New Special Playing Editor For Golf Digest

Golfing legend Gary Player has joined forces with South Africa’s leading golf magazine, Golf Digest, to bring golf enthusiasts an even better read. This powerful relationship was confirmed today at the Gary Player Invitational hosted at Fancourt when…
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Sunshine Tour Winner Tees It Up With Legends In Gary Player Invitational

Sunshine Tour professional Garth Mulroy remembers watching old TV footage of Gary Player taking on Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. This weekend, Mulroy will see the Grand Slam champion in action live after the young star qualified to play in the Gary…
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Trophy For Two Icons Of Africa

The winners of this week’s Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at The Links at Fancourt will be presented with a new trophy, which pays tribute to the Black Knight’s passion for Africa. The trophy, commissioned by Black Knight International…
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Springbok Rugby Player Victor Matfield Tackles The Links at this year’s Gary Player Invitational

Springbok lock Victor Matfield is still revelling in his first victory over England at Twickenham, and will enjoy a few other firsts when he tees it up in the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at Fancourt this week. “I’ve never met…
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Fancourt Welcomes Golf’s Leading Ladies for the Gary Player Invitational

Some of the leading ladies of golf will add a touch of style to the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at The Links at Fancourt from 27-30 November. Rising Russian professional Maria Verchenova and Spanish super model and actress Ines Sastre…
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Global Trader Introduces the “Putt for a Million” Campaign in Partnership with the GPI

Online trading derivatives company, Global Trader has launched a unique campaign called Putt for a Million which will be held in partnership with the Gary Player Invitational event on the 29th November 2008 at Fancourt.  14 individuals will stand…
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Goosen Joins Stars and Celebrities at the Gary Player Invitational at Fancourt

Retief Goosen has included the Gary Player Invitational, presented by Coca-Cola, at Fancourt as one of only two tournaments he will play in South Africa this summer, and he joins an illustrious field of present and past champions in this pro-celebrity…
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Coca-Cola Presents the 2008 GPI in Shanghai to raise funds for AIDS-impacted Children in China

On November 3rd, 2008 Coca-Cola (China) Beverages Limited presented the 2008 Gary Player Invitational in Shanghai, a charity golf tournament focused on raising funds for the Chinese Foundation for the Prevention of STD and AIDS in direct support of the…
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The Links at Fancourt Still the Ultimate Stage for the Gary Player Invitational in South Africa

Tiger Woods declared it as strategic a test of the game as any course he had ever played, and double US Open champion Retief Goosen said it was as tough as a Major championship venue. From 27-30 November, The Links at Fancourt will further entrench its…
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Gary Player Welcomes Participants to the Coca-Cola Championship

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Golf Professionals and Celebrities Tee off for Today’s Youth at the GPI Presented by The Cliffs

Charity Tournament Benefits Children’s Health through The Player Foundation and Zest Quest... From September 28-30, the Gary Player Invitational took place at The Cliffs, one of America’s premier collections of private residential communities. …
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Grand Finale of the Gary Player Invitational Series to be Staged in South Africa

November 2008 will see South Africa join the international Gary Player Invitational series that has brought top participants around the globe together for ‘golf & giving’ at sister events in USA, United Kingdom and China for more than a decade.…
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GPI, London - A fitting Celebration for the 25th Anniversary of The Player Foundation

London—A select gathering of golf professionals, sports stars, celebrities and executives gathered at Wentworth on July 28th for the 2008 Gary Player Invitational (GPI). The event kicks off a series of four charitable events globally, this year…
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Gary Player Invitational to be Staged at The Cliffs this Fall

After ten successful years in South Florida, the Gary Player Invitational charity event is moving to the Carolinas and will take place at The Cliffs, one of America’s premier collections of private residential communities.  As the title sponsor…
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The Player Foundation announces 2008 Gary Player Invitational Series

The first of four Gary Player Invitational charity events is around the corner - and with this being the 25th anniversary of The Player Foundation, 2008 promises to be a highlight year. The series of charity events hosted by the Black Knight will begin…
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