Gary Player

[CMAC]

Don't know why it's taken me so long, but everytime I hear him being interviewed or some golf tips or clinic on youtube I find him fascinating. I could listen to him all day and find his manner and style compulsive viewing...........

yet I dont have a dvd etc

need to trawl youtube for some decent footage but do any of you know some gems I should watch or buy?

 

[ADB]

I agree DV

You may have seen this before, a few years ago now but he compares Tiger's swing with Hogan's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfT88wW2cJ0

 

[CMAC]

Thanks SHW

I saw that, very interesting observation by Gary Player, I just love his non aggressive passion.

Looks like its only you and me here that are fans

 

[thecraw]

I've got to be honest and say I find Gary Player a turn off and a bore. I don't understand why he has to enforce his views on everyone about what to eat what not to eat, having a go at players for a lack of hunger, motivation etc.

I find he comes across as bitter and angry at todays modern professional.

 

[ADB]

I've got to be honest and say I find Gary Player a turn off and a bore. I don't understand why he has to enforce his views on everyone about what to eat what not to eat, having a go at players for a lack of hunger, motivation etc.

I find he comes across as bitter and angry at todays modern professional.

I think he sets himself very high standards and is vocal about those who have talent but let themselves down by lack of focus or dedication. I agree about the diet and exercise thing - he does come across as 'preaching' but....he is absolutely right - some people just don't want to hear it, me included, being somewhat above my optimum fighting weight.

 

[CMAC]

I agree about the diet and exercise thing - he does come across as 'preaching' but....he is absolutely right - some people just don't want to hear it,

plucked the words from out my head! I don't feel he enforces his view, he has an opinion and he's passionate about it but it's not bad advice IMO, you don't see too many 'walruses' on the tour now as it's survival of the fittest now on the tour. Even McIlroy was saying how tired he was and he's a fit 22 year old.

so SHW, what's the best DVD or youtube stuff to watch on Mr Player?

 

[StrangelyBrown]

I think when he was at his peak he was ridiculed for being a fitness fanatic, but now he's completely vindicated.

I do wish he'd shush up about it from time to time. He's starting to sound like a rambling old man...

 

[Steve In Spain]

I enjoy listening to him and including his eating and exercise advice...he is testament to his own advice.

If he is "bitter" about anything, i don't believe he has that trait in him, maybe the only thing would be living in Arnie's and Jack's shadows during their playing days.