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Gary Player, 90, Draws Criticism for On-Air 'Good-Looking Chick' Remark at Masters Par 3

The viral clip has renewed questions about on-air conduct at a tradition that receives intense scrutiny.

Overview

  • Player, during Wednesday's Par 3 event at Augusta National, asked on camera why the crew was working with a 'good looking chick' when Sky Sports presenter Anna Jackson approached him.
  • Jackson replied, 'What an introduction that is,' and carried on with the interview in a composed manner.
  • The exchange spread widely online as many viewers condemned the comment while others defended him by citing generational norms.
  • The Masters proceeded as planned, and Player joined Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson for the ceremonial opening tee shot on Thursday with no disciplinary action reported.
  • Player is a South African legend with nine majors and three Masters titles, and reports also recalled his son Wayne’s lifetime ban in 2021 for displaying a golf-ball packet during a tribute to Lee Elder.