Gary Player - The Legend

Presidents Cup Captains Player and Nicklaus Help Raise Over $2 Million for Sick Children

2007 Presidents Cup Captains, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus.

Golf Legends for Children, a unique charity event hosted by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, was held on October 1st at the Laval-sur-le-Lac Golf Club in Montreal following the Presidents Cup. The highly successful event raised $2,250,000 for Leucan, which focuses on healing children with cancer and providing support for their families.

Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara are very committed to the cause of sick children. “As parents and grandparents, we are very conscious of the impact a child’s illness can have, not only on the child’s life, but also on the lives of the loved ones around them,” said Nicklaus.

Like the Nicklaus family, Gary Player has also been deeply are also deeply involved in the well-being and education of children through the global efforts of The Player Foundation. “I am convinced that, along with love and good health, education is one of the greatest gifts you can give a child,” said the Black Knight.

Tracy and Marc Bibeau, who launched Golf Legends for Children and served as the co-presidents of the event’s organizing committee, said they were delighted with the results of the day: “The cause of sick children is particularly close to our hearts and we are happy that this event has met with such success. We know that the funds raised will make a real difference for the children.”

A total of 135 golfers had the privilege of participating in the event, while 400 guests attended the evening’s festivities, including personalities from the Quebec sports and entertainment scene. Among the special guests were Denys Arcand, St’phane Quintal, Caroline N’ron and Mario Jean.

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