Gary Player is one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game; he is known around the world as “The Black Knight.” His love for the sport is obvious, but it's clear there is one thing he loves more: His family. He and his wife, Vivienne, who passed away last year, are the parents of six kids. Gary and Vivienne’s story, which includes falling in love as teenagers and 65 years of marriage on earth, has set a powerful example for all who know them. But what does he have to do with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? You’ll have to listen to this week’s episode to find out.

 

2:11- South Africa 

6:14- A Motherless Child

10:39- Search for Truth

17:14- Freedom of Religion

19:14- A Spanish-Speaking Call to Serve

21:31- The Reality of God

23:46- “Born of Goodly Parents”

26:12- A True Love Story

28:02- Tribute to Vivienne

31:57- The Example of Parents

35:09- “A Vehicle To Come To Know Christ”

36:47- An Admirer of the Church

39:41- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

 

“You see, what He takes away, He gives back tenfold if ye seek Him in your life.” -Gary Player

 

The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation- https://garyandvivienneplayerfoundation.org/usa/

 

Gary Player and Elder Uchtdorf play golf- https://www.ldsliving.com/sports-legend-gary-player-golfs-with-elder-uchtdorf-praises-the-church/s/94471

 

1995 Deseret News article about Gary’s connection to the Church- https://www.deseret.com/1995/9/29/19195683/lds-come-from-far-and-wide-to-attend-fall-conference

 

Sports Illustrated article about Vivienne- https://www.si.com/golf/news/vivienne-and-gary-player-a-playful-love-story-to-last-a-lifetime

 

The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation video- https://twitter.com/garyplayer/status/1509950574841708550

Photo of the Player Family- https://twitter.com/garyplayer/status/1523304768525025280

Gary Player interview about mother- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrRfQY3YNCE

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