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Gary Player struggles to get a tee time at Augusta National despite wins: ‘It’s just sad’

Gary Player has had plenty of success at Augusta National over the years.

The 87-year-old won the Masters three times during his Hall of Fame career, after all.

But trying to get a tee time at the exclusive private course in Georgia is still almost impossible even for someone as accomplished and connected as Player — and he’s not happy about it.

“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 without having to beg a member to play with us, and there’s always some excuse.