Dubbed the "Black Knight," "Mr. Fitness" and the "International Ambassador of Golf."

A renowned golf course designer with more than 400 design projects located throughout the world. Designer of The Links at Fancourt in South Africa, the site of the 2003 Presidents Cup.

His eldest son Marc owns and operates Black Knight International, which includes Gary Player Academy, Gary Player Design and Black Knight Enterprises, aspects of which include licensing, publishing, media, apparel, golf equipment and memorabilia.

Gary Player Stud Farm has received worldwide acclaim for breeding top thoroughbred horses, including 1994 English Derby winner Broadway Flyer and more than 2000 winners.

The Player Foundation, with its primary objective to promote, education and raise money for underprivileged children was established by Marc Player. The Foundation built the Blair Atholl Schools in Johannesburg, South Africa, which has educational facilities for more than 500 students from kindergarten through grade 8 and also supports other educational projects throughout the world. The Foundation has raised more than $64 million worldwide and has a goal of raising $100 million.

Says his biggest thrill in golf is being the third player in history after Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan to win all four Grand Slam events as well as being the only player to achieve the Grand Slam on both the regular and the Senior Tours.

Member of the Laureus World Sports Academy and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award.

Received the PGA TOUR's Lifetime Achievement Award for services to golf.

Has traveled more miles than any athlete in history: more than 28 million kilometers and counting.

Father of six children, grandfather of 22, and one great grandchild.

Among his heroes are Sir Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.

Among his favorite golf courses are The Links at Fancourt in his native South Africa, Thracian Cliffs in Bulgaria and The Old Course at St. Andrews.

Favorite athletes are Roger Federer and soccer great Pele.

Has been married to his wife Vivienne for 62 years.