Gary Player finally “decries” events in Burma
In 2002 Gary player was involved in the construction of a 650 acre golf course in Burma. George Monbiot, writing in the Guardian, says that Gary Player’s design company “decided not to comment on any questions regarding Myanmar-Burma”.
Following this deafening silence, Gary Player was removed from the guest list of the Nelson Mandela Invitational Golf Tournament. The tournament is a fund raiser for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.
According to the Sunday Times in Johannesburg, Gary Player has belatedly spoken out against the ruling military junta. He now says that he decries the recent events in Burma and supports Archbishop Tutu’s efforts to bring peace and transition to Burma.
About time too!