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Matt Cradock

'Nothing Could Be Further From The Truth' - Gary Player Clarifies Ryder Cup Stance After Calling For The Event To Be 'Abolished'

Gary Player watches on with his hands on his hips.

Gary Player isn't afraid to voice his opinion on the state of professional golf and, last week, the recently turned 90-year-old did just that about the Ryder Cup.

Back in mid-October, Player labelled it as "the worst event in the world" and, speaking prior to his birthday in an interview with Golf Digest, the nine-time Major winner claimed the historic tournament should be abolished, stating that: "Nobody loves golf more than me, but I love golf to such an extent that I sat there and cringed.

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