CAPETOWN, South Africa -- The 10th Annual Gary Player Invitational charity golf tournament held in November 2009 at The Links at Fancourt in South Africa was a real success raising over R 5 million for children in need across the globe. Professional golfers from the PGA Tour, European Tour, European LPGA and Champions Tour and celebrities gathered for the two day tournament and lent their support to raising much needed funds to help further the education of children. Masters Champion Angel Cabrera and British Senior Masters Champion Tony Johnstone won the better ball tournament and British celebrity DJ Spooney, businessman Abdullah Al Naboodah, and their professional partners Vincent Tshabalala and Thomas Aiken, claimed a close victory in the fourball event.

The strong field of professionals and celebrities garnered significant media coverage and the tournament highlight package was viewed by more than 100 million people around the world. Even though the economy is still recovering from a significant downturn over the past two years the commitment to giving to those in need was strong. The success of the Gary Player Invitational Series and the attention that the general public pays to charity events is a positive sign that 2010 could bring a recovery in charitable giving worldwide.

For more information about The Gary Player Invitational Series please visit www.garyplayer.com/foundation, or contact Guy DeSilva, Director, Business Development, 561-624-0300, guy@garyplayer.com