In the twilight of his cricket career, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting could be seen swinging a golf club next summer as he might be given a sponsor's exemption in one of the major tournaments here.
According to a report in the 'Daily Telegraph', "Ponting's reputation as a supreme golfer has made him a candidate for a sponsor's exemption in one of next season's key tournaments.'
The Tasmanian, who stepped down from captaincy after Australia's quarter-final exit from the World Cup last month, was reportedly told by nine-time Major winner Gary Player: "The way you hit the ball, you're wasting your time playing cricket."
PGA of Australia's southern division executive officer Nick Thornton said the 36-year-old could be given an invite the moment he decides to take up golf full-time.
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