Guide to the Meaning of Life by Gary Player

“The Golfer’s Guide to the Meaning of Life – Lessons from Gary Player”

n the newly updated second edition of The Golfer’s Guide to the Meaning of Life, legendary champion Gary Player shares timeless wisdom drawn from a lifetime on and off the course. With more than 160 professional victories, Player—alongside Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer as one of “The Big Three”—helped define an era of golf dominance. Yet his greatest lessons aren’t about perfecting a swing, but about living with discipline, gratitude, and purpose.

Part memoir, part philosophy, Player reflects on how the game shaped his values as a competitor, businessman, philanthropist, and family man. Written for golfers and non-golfers alike, his insights reveal how a sport played with a small ball and great patience can inspire strength, joy, and resilience in everyday life.