Items from Gary Player's 50th Masters to go on Display Next Week at World Golf Hall of Fame

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St. Augustine, Fla. (April 6, 2007) – The World Golf Hall of Fame will acquire several items to commemorate Gary Player's 50th Masters appearance, adding to its featured special exhibit, "Gary Player: A Global Journey." Items that will go on display Friday, April 13 include his all-black outfit with a signature Black Knight sweater worn Thursday, April 5; his gold and black golf bag used throughout the week that was specially made by Callaway to commemorate his golden Masters anniversary; a replica set of Callaway golf clubs that he practiced with leading up to the tournament, his game-use glove, golf balls and more.

Player, the Hall of Fame's Global Ambassador, is the joint record-holder with 50 Masters appearances and, circumstances permitting, plans to return next year for the stand-alone record.

"Gary Player: A Global Journey" tells the story of the world's most traveled athlete and explores the impact he has had on the game and beyond through a comprehensive collection of personal memorabilia, historic artifacts, images and video. The exhibit showcases a variety of themed areas representing Player's life on and off the course including The Grand Slam, The World Stage, The Knight's Shining Armor and The Legend of the Black Knight.

"Gary Player: A Global Journey" will be on display at the World Golf Hall of Fame through Fall 2007 and is part of the museum's general admission. For more information on "Gary Player: A Global Journey" or the World Golf Hall of Fame, call 904-940-4123 or visit www.wgv.com .

About the World Golf Hall of Fame

World Golf Hall of Fame, located in St. Augustine , Fla. , is the ultimate destination for the celebration and recognition of golf's greatest players and contributors and an inspiration to golfers and fans throughout the world. A collaboration of 26 national and international golf organizations support the Hall of Fame, including the PGA TOUR, LPGA, USGA, PGA of America and The R&A. The museum houses interactive exhibits and historic and personal artifacts that tell the stories of its members and the game of golf. Adjacent is the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater. For more information, visit www.wgv.com.