Golf

Gary Player

Golfer, nine major championships; known for fitness into his 80s

All evidence

2 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2024

   • leg press350 lb

     Effort unknownAge 88

     “"Even today, I'm pushing 350 pounds with my legs," Player exclaimed.”

     Golfing-great Gary Player not slowing down at age 88Said in an interview2024-05-02

     Said at age 88. Reps not stated. 'Pushing with my legs' read as leg press, which he names in other interviews.

2. 2015

   • leg press400 lb

     Max or PRAge 79, during Masters weekGym session during 2015 Masters week, age 79

     “This year at the Masters he leg-pressed 400 pounds. It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen in the gym.”

     At 80, Gary Player still fit as everNews report2015medium confidence

     Witness account by Player's media manager Bo Wood, quoted by ESPN (Bob Harig, 2015-10-31).