Gary Player 
Gary was born on November 1st, 1935 in Johannesburg. Gary's father was Harold (Harry) Player and his mother was Muriel van Niekerk. His paternal grandparents were Frank Thomas Player and Ethyl Cory. He has a brother, and also a sibling of unknown gender named Ian and <Unknown>.General Notes
The Virginia Park golf course in Johannesburg is where Player first began his love affair with golf. At the age of 14 Player played his first round of golf and parred the first three holes. At age 16 he announced that he would become number one in the world. At age 17 he became a professional golfer.
Player married wife Vivienne Verwey (sister of professional golfer Bobby Verwey) on January 19, 1957, four years after turning professional. Together they have six children: Jennifer, Marc, Wayne, Michele, Theresa and Amanda. He is also a grandfather to 21 grandchildren.[4] During the early days of his career Player would travel from tournament to tournament with wife, six children, nanny and a tutor in tow.
Eldest son Marc Player owns and operates Black Knight International, which exclusively represents Player in all his commercial activities, including all endorsements, merchandising, golf course design and real estate development.
Gary Player is the brother of Ian Player, a notable South African environmental educator and conservationist.[5]
Details of Gary's family with Vivienne Verwey
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