Gary Player Keeps Thoughtful ‘Promise’ to Late Wife Four Years After Her Death Four years after his wife’s passing, Gary Player remains devoted to her final wish, caring for underprivileged children.

In golf, headlines often spotlight rivalries, records, and riches. But what about the moments away from the spotlight — the choices and commitments that shape a legacy? And who better to tell such a story than one of the game’s greatest champions?

At the heart of this story is Gary Player — a 9-time major champion, one of only six men to complete the career Grand Slam, and a global ambassador for golf alongside Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Beyond his 165 professional wins and a career designing more than 135 golf courses, Player is equally known for his philanthropic work. His proudest off-course achievement is the Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation, a cause he co-founded with his late wife to support underprivileged children through education, nutrition, and healthcare in South Afric