With the Masters Tournament scheduled in just a few days, fans are thrilled to watch their favorite players competing for a $15 million purse. The tournament holds a special place for all golf fans for tons of reasons. Notably, with so many golf stars achieving unbelievable victories at the course, Augusta National has also earned similar importance in the eyes of these fans. And while everyone is eager for the tournament to begin, three-time Masters champion and legend, Gary Player has something to share with the fans!

Gary Player makes an honest confession about Augusta National Golf Course ahead of the Masters

If you are a true golf fan, you must be aware of the greatness that Gary Player holds in the golf world. With millions of fans around the world, the golf legend has won several hearts during his prime years. Having won nine major championships on the PGA Tour, Player also aced nine majors in the Champions Tour. That’s how great he has been in the game.

But despite all his achievements and records all over the world, Augusta National visibly holds special importance in his heart. In fact, he recently opened up about how much the golf course means to him in an interview ahead of the Masters tournament. “I always said that if they have a golf course like this in heaven, I want to be the head pro,” he said as per Golf Monthly.

Out of all his victories, the golf ace has won the Masters Tournament three times in his career. However, despite being a former champion at the highly coveted event, Player had to face something he never expected. He recently revealed how getting a tee time at Augusta National is no less than a struggle for him despite his Masters wins.

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“After all I’ve contributed to the tournament and been an ambassador for them, I can’t go and have a practice round there with my three grandchildren…It’s terribly, terribly sad,” he said. The news came as a shock to all his fans as Player continued speaking about how he felt. “I’ve played my role. “I’ve won it three times,…If it wasn’t for the players, [Augusta National] would just be another golf course in Georgia.”

Will Player appear at the 2023 Masters Tournament?

Despite what he feels about the treatment he has received from Augusta National, Player will be joining his buddies Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson at the first tee for the honorary starters. Although fans are highly disappointed by Player’s shocking revelation, they are extremely happy to watch him at the tournament.

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