{"id":625,"date":"2020-10-30T00:42:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T00:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-a-us-west-2-blog.pxg.cloud\/?p=625"},"modified":"2022-03-29T11:08:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T18:08:47","slug":"gary-player-turns-85-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/production-a-us-west-2-blog.pxg.cloud\/the-range\/videos\/gary-player-turns-85-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"PXG AMBASSADOR GARY PLAYER CELEBRATES 85 YEARS YOUNG!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gary Player&#039;s Birthday Campaign for Golf Fights Cancer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KVaC0dIVPYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A legend. An entertainer. And a true gentleman. PXG Ambassador, Gary Player is turning 85 years young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gary\u2019s life, accomplishments, and adventures are record breaking, fascinating, and always heart-warming. Whether he\u2019s sharing his favorite memories from championship wins, sharing his short game secrets, or challenging us to a sit up competition \u2013 he never ceases to amaze us with his energy, enthusiasm, and passion for this crazy game we all love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you help the most successful international golfer of all time celebrate a landmark birthday? Well, as one might expect, Gary has some big goals! But this year, he has chosen to deflect attention from himself, in the name of a cause that is near and dear to the Player family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of legendary golfer Gary Player\u2019s 85th birthday on November 1st, Gary is encouraging golfers, other athletes, celebrities, and fans to band together to continue the fight against cancer with a donation to Golf Fights Cancer. Gary\u2019s dedication to supporting patients, new research, and treatment methods stems from various diagnoses throughout The Player Family, including Mrs. Player, who continues her fight against the disease today. To show your support \u2013 record a \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d selfie video to share on social media. Wish Gary a happy birthday and be sure to mention your support of Golf Fights Cancer in his honor. Tag in your friends to help boost Gary\u2019s challenge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.golffightscancer.org\/GaryPlayer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GolfFightsCancer.org\/GaryPlayer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-6250\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Video Transcript<\/h2><div id=\"ac-6250\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m truly blessed to be celebrating my 85<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;birthday tomorrow \u2013 thank you for all the kind messages this week. My birthday wish this year is to continue the fight against cancer and to further support the work being done around new research and treatment methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, my family has had various battles against cancer, as many families have or will have. So, for my birthday, here\u2019s my one wish: please consider donating to Golf Fights Cancer, a great organization helping mobilize the golf community in the fight against this horrible disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make a donation of $8.50 in honor of my 85<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;birthday, or give any amount you\u2019re able to, large or small \u2013 every bit makes a difference. I so appreciate anyone\u2019s willingness to take part in this fight. My dream is that by the time my great-grandchildren reach their 85<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;birthdays, the world will have entirely new, cutting edge ways to treat, and ultimately defeat, cancer. 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