Gary Player, 1965 Masters. Gary Player DMS; OIG (born 11/1/35) is a South African professional golfer, widely regarded as 1 of the greatest players in the history of golf. Player accumulated an impressive 9 major championships on the regular tour and 6 Champions Tour major championship victories, as well as 3 Senior British Open Championships on the European Senior Tour. At age 29, Player won the 1965 U.S. Open and became the only non-American to win all 4 majors, known as the career Grand S...