Comments on: Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player — Class Personified http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/10/15/jack-nicklaus-and-gary-player-class-personified/ The Latest Golf News From Around The World Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:14:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Rod Ralph http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/10/15/jack-nicklaus-and-gary-player-class-personified/comment-page-1/#comment-114132 Rod Ralph Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:44:52 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/10/15/jack-nicklaus-and-gary-player-class-personified/#comment-114132 I found your stories about Jack and Gary very interesting and in stark contrast to the behavior of today's hero, Tiger Woods. If Woods gets behind or mades a bad shot he immediately starts spitting great gobs and slamming his clubs. His behavior deteriorates as his shots get worse and, as in the British Open he slams the club at the ground, his bag or even the tee, Jack or Gary or Tom never demontrated this kind of rude behavior. Tiger whould have received a fine for doing what he did at the Open--but of course he wont because he is Tiger. I found your stories about Jack and Gary very interesting and in stark contrast to the behavior of today’s hero, Tiger Woods. If Woods gets behind or mades a bad shot he immediately starts spitting great gobs and slamming his clubs. His behavior deteriorates as his shots get worse and, as in the British Open he slams the club at the ground, his bag or even the tee, Jack or Gary or Tom never demontrated this kind of rude behavior. Tiger whould have received a fine for doing what he did at the Open–but of course he wont because he is Tiger.

]]> By: Tom Sandeman http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/10/15/jack-nicklaus-and-gary-player-class-personified/comment-page-1/#comment-4704 Tom Sandeman Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:25:39 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/10/15/jack-nicklaus-and-gary-player-class-personified/#comment-4704 I play on, and in fact live on the edge of the practice fairway, of Kingston Heath G.C. in Melbourne Australia. We were in the running to host the President's Cup after next but lost to The Royal Melbourne G.C. which incidentally is suffering markedly from our drought. In 1970 Gary Player won the Australian Open at Kingston Heath. Having been presented with the trophy and had his usual orange juice, he returned to the practice fairway, sent his caddy out about 200 metres on the neighbouring 1st fairway and proceeded to hit 4 irons. The caddy barely had to move to collect the balls which curved in a gentle draw to his feet. Ray Floyd was sharing a room with Gary and had to wait while this was going on. Finally he went across and reminded Gary that they had to get back to the hotel and the taxi was waiting. (No sponsor's limousines in those days). Player said "I've got to get rid of this draw." Floyd watched a couple of shots and said "The answer's simple Gary. Let me show you" He went across, bent down and tightened the strap on Gary's left shoe. "Now come on, I'm hungry" Player hit a couple more and lo and behold they were as straight as a die! Me? I'd rather keep the draw. I play on, and in fact live on the edge of the practice fairway, of Kingston Heath G.C. in Melbourne Australia. We were in the running to host the President’s Cup after next but lost to The Royal Melbourne G.C. which incidentally is suffering markedly from our drought.

In 1970 Gary Player won the Australian Open at Kingston Heath. Having been presented with the trophy and had his usual orange juice, he returned to the practice fairway, sent his caddy out about 200 metres on the neighbouring 1st fairway and proceeded to hit 4 irons. The caddy barely had to move to collect the balls which curved in a gentle draw to his feet. Ray Floyd was sharing a room with Gary and had to wait while this was going on. Finally he went across and reminded Gary that they had to get back to the hotel and the taxi was waiting. (No sponsor’s limousines in those days). Player said “I’ve got to get rid of this draw.” Floyd watched a couple of shots and said “The answer’s simple Gary. Let me show you” He went across, bent down and tightened the strap on Gary’s left shoe. “Now come on, I’m hungry” Player hit a couple more and lo and behold they were as straight as a die! Me? I’d rather keep the draw.

]]> By: Todd Sentell http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/10/15/jack-nicklaus-and-gary-player-class-personified/comment-page-1/#comment-4430 Todd Sentell Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:31:23 +0000 http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/blog/2007/10/15/jack-nicklaus-and-gary-player-class-personified/#comment-4430 A a Senior PGA Tour event at my club in the late 90s, I witnessed Gary Player do something for the club's superintendent. I was stunned, but not surprised, at this gentleman's sincerity, sportsmanship, and level of observation. What an amazing moment. Gary Player was my hero before that ... and he'll continue to be a wonderfully social, sincere, and engaging man to the benefit of golf fans around the world. Todd Sentell Author of Toonamint of Champions A a Senior PGA Tour event at my club in the late 90s, I witnessed Gary Player do something for the club’s superintendent. I was stunned, but not surprised, at this gentleman’s sincerity, sportsmanship, and level of observation. What an amazing moment.

Gary Player was my hero before that … and he’ll continue to be a wonderfully social, sincere, and engaging man to the benefit of golf fans around the world.

Todd Sentell
Author of Toonamint of Champions

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