PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A Palm Beach County organization received a big donation Friday to help in its mission to assist children and families.
Amanda Player, the daughter of retired golfing legend Gary Player, presented a check of $75,000 to Place of Hope.
She said the mission behind her parents' foundation and Place of Hope are similar.
Amanda Player said the key to a child's success is through strong relationships, something she said her father was able to benefit from early on in life.
"My dad, he was the underdog. He lost his mother at a young age, and because of people who helped and mentored him, he's been able to experience the success that he has," Amanda Player said. "I feel like that's such a blessing for him to be able to give back and make a difference in their lives now."
The money raised through the Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation was matched by Place of Hope, resulting in $150,000.
Gary Player won nine major golf tournaments and lives on Jupiter Island.
