Gary Player set for final Open

A British Open winner in the 1950s, '60s and '70s, Gary Player makes his final British Open appearance this year. According to Retief Goosen, the 65-year-old South African is getting a little emotional.

Recently crowned U.S. Open champion and winner of last week's Scottish Open at Loch Lomond, Goosen teamed with Player and fellow South Africans Ernie Els and David Frost for Tuesday's practice round at Royal Lytham, where the 130th Opens starts on Thursday.

"It is great to play with Gary, which is possibly his last Open. The last hole he was a little emotional playing with us.

"It is a shame. He has done so much for the game and it is great to see him."

Having turned 65, the 1959, '68 and '74 titlist loses his automatic exemption.

"He played so well today. He was really hitting the ball well," Goosen said. "Hopefully, he can pull something out of the bag this week and maybe come back next year."

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