Gary Player was born November 1, 1935 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This former golf player is considered one of the greatest players to ever play golf. He won 165 tournaments, and one of the only non-Americans to win the Grand Slam, meaning he won the four major Opens in one season. He was introduced in the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. After his sporting career, he began to design golf courses. He has designed more than 325 gold courses over the world and co-wrote more than 30 golf books. His earnings for 2013 are believed to be around $13.7 million.