Watch: Gary Player, 81, backflips into water after being challenged by grandchildren

Andy Wittry

Watch: Gary Player, 81, backflips into water after being challenged by grandchildren image

Gary Player's Instagram bio reads: "The Black Knight, Grand Slam Golfer, Philanthropist, Father, Golf Course Designer & Fitness Fanatic. I'm old, get over it."

First, let's stop to appreciate that Player, the former nine-time major championship winner, is even on Instagram, let alone that he has an active account with more than 50,000 followers. He's a real-life "Most Interesting Man in the World," and that includes doing backflips off of boats.

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‪Age is just a number & we are only as old as those surrounding you #grandchildrenschallenge #playerfamily‬

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Player was challenged by his grandchildren to attempt a backflip off of a boat, and he came oh-so-close to sticking the landing. Not bad for an 81-year-old.

Andy Wittry