Gary Player encourages Scottie Scheffler to increase international golf tournament appearances

Nine-time major champion Gary Player is calling for Scottie Scheffler to play more tournaments outside of the United States. Player, who cites the historical travel habits of legendary players like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, believes international participation is essential for an all-time great. Scheffler currently maintains a dominant position on the PGA Tour while prioritizing time with his young family. The world number one acknowledged in July that he has interest in playing more events globally, specifically mentioning Australia and New Zealand. Scheffler noted that his current family commitments make scheduling additional travel difficult at this stage in his life. While the player remains focused on domestic competition for now, he has expressed an openness to expanding his future schedule to include more international venues.

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