Golf legend Gary Player launches invitational event in UAE

Monday, 5 October 2015 17:07

Golfing legend Gary Player has launched his invitational event at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, which will take place in February 2016. The tournament will feature an all-star professional line-up alongside Player himself, and will provide guests with a once in a lifetime experience. The world leading Charity Golf Series has raised more than $60 million for charities around the world so far, with the ambition to surpass $100 million in donations by 2020. In an exclusive interview with the ARN News Centre, Player revealed why he started the initiative.

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For more information on the Gary Player Invitational series, visit www.garyplayerinvitational.com and follow @GPInvitational on Twitter. #GOLFandGIVING

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