The PNC Championship, one of the most anticipated events, is back to give us a glimpse into the charming bonds of golf professionals. The event offers fans the most exciting opportunity to meet not only the stars but also their support teams. Take the 2022 incident for example, where Gary Player, a retired three-time major winner, and his grandson Jordan shared a lovely moment with their fans. Interestingly, the golfer has also gained popularity this year. But we doubt if it is an endearing one.

On December 20, the PGA Tour star was captured spending time with his fans again when he was interrupted with an intriguing question. “How many days do you still hit the gym?” a fan asked, given the professional’s age. The PGA Tour professional immediately switched to his boasting mode. “I’ll show you something nearly 90’s,” the golfer remarked, pointing to his stomach. And the next thing he did may surprise you.

The US Open winner whacked his stomach hard, demonstrating how tight it was despite his age. The player may have expected this action would result in a lot of plaudits, but exactly the opposite happened, as his flexing went horribly wrong. The video was uploaded by PGA Tour Champions on X at 2:15 a.m. and has already had over 73K views. While some fans found Player’s behavior irritating, others were not at all entertained. “Unlikable human,” one fan commented. While another chimed, “This guy is so annoying.” 

A third golf enthusiast commented, “Nobody loves Gary more than Gary.” “What an a**hole!” Well, show-off does not belong in today’s century. Many, including the 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, too proved this as he once said, “I couldn’t have done this without the help of everyone around me.” It’s evident how vital humility is.

Well, the supporters did not stop there; they went on to label him “a douche” and a cheat. “Amazing! That’s the same stroke he used when he cheated at the 1974 British Open! Gary Player is a cheater. Period,” the X user wrote. This remark referred to a controversy following Player’s victory at the 1974 British Open, in which he was accused of cheating.

Is Gray Player a cheater? What happened at the British Open?

During the 1974 British Open, Gary Player was on the 18th hole with a comfortable lead. His ball had passed through the green and landed near a clubhouse wall, in an area that appeared to be a mix of earth and sand. The player was not granted a free drop and was forced to play the shot left-handed, so he flipped over his putter and utilized the back of it to chip the ball onto the green.

Before his shot, the player can be seen brushing his club back and taking sand with it to improve his lie. As the video spread across social media, golf enthusiasts took to X to express their outrage. Ultimately giving him the tag of a cheater.

As Gary Player tees off with grandson Jordan at the PNC Championship, fans await to see if the 90-year-old golfer will be able to demonstrate his fitness.