Gary Player Net Worth

How much is Gary Player's Net Worth in 2023?

Gary Players' net worth is reported to be around $250 million. His golfing career and endorsement deals helped him to earn a fabulous amount. Even in his 80s, he endorses several brands. Gary Player is also known for his golf course designs and books.

Gary Player's Salary

Gary Player is one of the richest golfers in the world. His annual salary is around $20 million as reported by CK Knowledge. The major source of his income is his golfing career.

Gary Player' Endorsements

Players' was signed by numerous brands at the peak of his career. However, even in his 80s, he endorses quite a few brands including Callaway, Coca-Cola, BMW, Sun International South Africa, and Rolex.

Gary Player's investments

Gary Player has invested in multiple business outlets including Gary Player International, Gary Player Designs, Black Knight Management, and Black Knight Foundations.

Gary Player's other source of income

Player is also into the golf designing business and runs The Player design firm that has executed projects in over 41 countries over 400 projects. He also appeared in numerous movies, documentaries and television shows. Several companies and organisations, such as Golf Saudi, sponsor him. He's also backed up by companies the Coca-Cola Company, BMW, Rolex, UPS, SAP, Callaway, Canon, Heineken, Johnny Walker, Castle Light, Lexus, PwC and Sun International.

Gary Player's House

Gary Player is a South African player and he still lives in Johannesburg in a luxury penthouse. He also owns several properties in the USA. Player had a Chas Everitt International worth that he sold for $50 million.

He also owns a 6,900 square feet five bedroom and six bathroom house in South Carolina, USA. The house is designed in African style and has a pool, waterfall, four car garage and stone walking paths.

Gary Player's Cars

Gary Player has a most exclusive car collection. His first-ever car was an Austin A40. Player also has a Ford Customline, Austin-Healey 3000, Lincoln Continental Convertible, Cadillac Coupe De Ville, 2017 Mercedes GLE 350d, and Mercedes S-class.

Gary Player's Charity Work

Gary Player is also known for his charitable work. The Player Foundation was established by Marc Playerin 1983 that helps children with their education and nutrition on the outskirts of Johannesburg. He also hosted the Nelson Mandela Invitational golf tournament to collect money for charity.

Gary Player's Amateur Career

Gary Player was born and brought up in Johannesburg. He is the youngest son of Harry and Muriel Player. Player lost his mother at the age of eight due to cancer. His father worked in gold mines and took a loan to buy a set of clubs for Gary. He started playing at a very young age and at the age of 14, Gary played his first round of golf. He turned professional at 17.

Gary Player's Professional career

Gary Player has the most successful career in the history of golf. He has won 159 events in his career since becoming a professional in 1953. Player won 24 PGA Tour events, four European tours, and 59 Sunshine Tours. Player also won nine major tournaments including three Masters, two PGA Champions, one US Open, and three The Open Championships.

Major Championships

PGA Tour wins

Gary Player's Personal life

Player was married to Vivienne Verwey in 1957. The couple was blessed with six children and subsequently have 22 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Verwey died because of cancer in 2021.