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The Independent UK
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Chris Wilson

Gary Player issues statement after saying Ryder Cup should be ‘scrapped’

Player had previously explained that he ‘sat there and cringed’ when watching this year’s Ryder Cup - (Getty Images)

Nine-time major winner Gary Player has urged golfers and fans to “work together to make the Ryder Cup’s future shine bright” as he explained recent comments that suggested he wanted to see the competition abolished.

Player, 90, had previously criticised the behaviour of members of the crowd during this year’s Ryder Cup, explaining that he “sat there and cringed” while watching and that “everybody is drinking”, suggesting that the drinking is “the reason why the Ryder Cup should be scrapped”.

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