Gary Player reveals the unique way he picks his PNC Championship teammate

Legendary golfer Gary Player will be seen teeing off with his grandson, Alexander Hall, at the PNC Championship this weekend. The former recently took to social media to share his unique way of selecting his partner at the tournament.

Player posted pictures of Hall when he was a kid and now, revealing that the "young man" had recently won the annual Player Family Challenge. His victory meant that he would accompany the nine-time Major champion at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club this week. Player wrote:

"This young man was victorious at our annual Player Family Challenge, not only for bragging rights but also to play alongside his grandfather at the PNC Championship. One of the best events on TOUR. Look forward to seeing many of you in Orlando throughout this weekend. GP,"

This would mark Alexander Hall's debut at the PNC Championship. While not much is known about his golfing background, it will be interesting to see what he pulls off in Florida this weekend. After all, his ability is Gary Player approved.

The PNC Championship will take place in Orlando, Florida, from December 19th to 22nd, 2024. The prize purse is $1,085,00, with the winning team's share being $200,000. The event will be broadcast live on Golf Channel and Peacock.Here's the full streaming schedule:

Friday, Dec. 20 (Pro-Am): 12-2:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
Saturday, Dec. 21: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); 12:30-4 p.m. ET (Peacock); 4-6 p.m. ET (NBC tape delay)
Sunday, Dec. 22: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET (Peacock); 1:30-4:30 p.m. ET (NBC)

Who will be competing against Gary Player and Alexander Hall at the PNC Championship? Full-field explored

Gary Player and Alexander Hall will be taking on some incredible teams at the PNC Championship this year. Many teams like Tiger Woods-Charlie Woods, John Daly-John Daly II, and Nelly Korda-Petr Korda are regular fixtures of the tournament.

Many of the amateurs are upcoming golfers themselves. Player and Hall have a tough line-up to beat in the Championship. While many players team up with their children, Player and Korda will be the exceptions, as they have paired up with their grandson and father respectively.

Here is the full field of the upcoming tournament:

Stewart Cink and Connor Cink (son)
Fred Couples and Hunter Hannemann (step-son)
John Daly and John Daly II (son)
David Duval and Brady Duval (son)
Nick Faldo and Matthew Faldo (son)
Padraig Harrington and Paddy Harrington (son)
Trevor Immelman and Jacob Immelman (son)
Nelly Korda and Petr Korda (father)
Matt Kuchar and Carson Kuchar (son)
Bernhard Langer and Jason Langer (son)
Tom Lehman and Sean Lehman (son)
Justin Leonard and Luke Leonard (son)
Mark O’Meara and Shaun O’Meara (son)
Gary Player and Alexander Hall (grandson)
Nick Price and Greg Price (son)
Vijah Singh and Qass Singh (son)
Annika Sorenstam and Will McGee (son)
Steve Stricker and Izzi Stricker (daughter)
Lee Trevino and Daniel Trevino (son)
Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods (son)