‘I Know Vivienne Was Looking Down on the Event With Delight’: Legend Gary Player Humbled After Making a Difference for Children in Need

Published 09/21/2022, 8:32 AM EDT

Over the years, many beautiful couples have embarked on the world of sports. But the loving couple of Gary Player and his late wife, Vivienne Player stood out from the rest. The couple’s marriage lasted for more than six decades until Vivienne passed away in 2021. However, a year later, the Hall of Famer announced the first charity ambassador event on American soil with a touching message for the love of his life.

Player married Vivienne four years after turning professional. Though she married one of the best athletes in South Africa, she was quite an athlete herself. Vivienne specialized in the backstroke at swimming competitions during her youth. Moreover, she once reportedly made two hole-in-one in a single round.

Since the passing of his wife, Player has taken plenty of charitable initiations as a tribute to Vivienne, who passed away last year after losing a battle with cancer. In the most recent, the 9-time Major winner shared his humble experience through several pictures of the latest charity event on Instagram with a touching caption.

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Even on the brightest day, a humble Gary Player remembers his loving late wife

The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation has helped many needy people over the years. The foundation even has a golf event that helps in raising funds for underprivileged children. However, in a recent event, the Black Knight organized a charity event. In the aftermath, he took time to thank everyone involved in the charity event.

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Gary Player wrote, “I am overwhelmed with gratitude in the aftermath of the very first United States Gary & Vivienne Player Ambassador Event. I am so humbled by, and thankful for, everyone’s generosity with their time and money. The Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation is dedicated to creating a better future for underprivileged children, a cause that is close to my heart and was especially close to Vivienne’s”.

The humble Hall of Famer then thanked all the donors and sponsors of the event that helped in the smooth functioning of the charity event. However, in the end, Player remembered his late wife Vivienne with a touching message. He ended the caption by writing, “Thank you all for helping make a difference for children in need, I know Vivienne was looking down on the event with delight. My best, GP”.

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Losing your wife of 64 years must be hard. Gary Player never fails to remind the world how much Vivienne has contributed to his success. Moreover, the legendary golfer expects to help a lot more needy people in the near future. Though it’s been a year since we lost Mrs. Player, her legacy only seems to be getting stronger. And undoubtedly it won’t be forgotten.

What are your thoughts on Player’s heartfelt message? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Abdul Bari is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Abdul is currently pursuing his Master’s in the same. With great affection for the world of sports, this avid golf lover turned to the course at a young age.

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Manaal Siddiqui

‘I Know Vivienne Was Looking Down on the Event With Delight’: Legend Gary Player Humbled After Making a Difference for Children in Need

Even on the brightest day, a humble Gary Player remembers his loving late wife

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