Gary Player Blasts Masters Host Over Rejection: ‘We Made Augusta

Golf legend Gary Player continues to generate headlines, not only for his accomplishments on the course but also for outspoken opinions and ongoing family legal battles.

player recently asserted his place among the greatest golfers of all time, ranking himself as the third-best in history. He did not specify who he ranked above him, but the claim has sparked debate among fans and analysts.

Beyond his self-assessment, Player has also expressed controversial views regarding the majors. when asked to rank the four men’s major championships in order of importance in 2023, he notably downplayed the Masters Tournament, stating, “never mind the Masters” and placing it last. He ranked the Open Championship first, the U.S. Open second, the PGA Championship third, and Augusta National fourth, calling them all “marvelous tournaments.” ([https://golf.com/news/gary-player-best-major-not-masters/](https://golf.com/news/gary-player-best-major-not-masters/))

Player’s relationship with Augusta National has seen other points of friction. He has acknowledged the difficulty of bringing guests to the club, noting that securing an invitation through a full-fledged member is “not easy.”

His family has also been the source of public disputes. At the 2021 Masters,Player’s son,Wayne,caused a stir during the ceremony honoring Lee Elder by engaging in an unauthorized advertisement for a golf ball. Consequently, Wayne Player was reportedly banned from Augusta National. ([https://sports.yahoo.com/gary-players-son-banned-from-masters-after-opening-ceremony-stunt-214654331.html](https://sports.yahoo.com/gary-players-son-banned-from-masters-after-opening-ceremony-stunt-214654331.html))

Further complicating matters, in 2022, Player filed a lawsuit against his son, Marc, and grandson, Damian, alleging thay had sold some of his golf memorabilia without