article_snippet.sent: With that the trio retired to the clubhouse and allowed the tournament proper to begin, with conditions perfect for the early starters.
article_snippet.sent: South African Gary Player, dressed all in trademark black, congratulates South African Gary Player friend and old rival on his drive .
article_snippet.sent: South African Gary Player enjoys the occasion with South African Gary Player old sparring partner Nicklaus .
article_snippet.sent: Nicklaus (left) shakes hands with South African Gary Player during hands heyday at Wentworth in 1966 .