Cape Town - South Africa's Gary Player, one of the greatest golfers of all time, turned 83 years old on Thursday.
Known for leading a healthy lifestyle and embracing nature, Player still exercises regularly both in the gym and out on the golf course.
The winner of nine Grand Slam titles received birthday wishes from far and wide on social medial, with one post in particular standing out.
Jack Nicklaus, one of Player's great rivals over the years, sent Player a message wishing him a happy birthday from his office.
With his feet up on his desk, Nicklaus instructed people in his office to perform 83 'Jumping Gary's' in honour of a man he says is "the best".
"You've been a friend of mine for a long time, Gary," Nicklaus said.
"You're the best at everything you do and you're the most enthusiastic guy I have ever met."
The hashtag #Jump4Gary started doing the rounds on Twitter, with the golfing community paying their respects to one of the legends of the game.
Happy 83rd Birthday @garyplayer! You have always been a great friend, but as you’ll see, celebrating you is exhausting! #Jump4Gary pic.twitter.com/cZfnESRBS5
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) November 1, 2018
Eighty-three and strong as ever.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) November 1, 2018
Happy Birthday, @GaryPlayer.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/6ES85rQgR7
Dear @GaryPlayer,
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) November 1, 2018
Happy Birthday from Jay Haas!
He almost did 83 ??#Jump4Gary pic.twitter.com/qtfNffna8Q
There you have it @garyplayer! ??
— Laureus (@LaureusSport) November 1, 2018
8??3?? ‘Jumping Garys’ from a few of us here @LaureusSport! ????????????????????????
Happy 83rd birthday you legend!
????????#Jump4Gary pic.twitter.com/JuC7j27wby
Birthday Mood! ??
— Presidents Cup (@PresidentsCup) November 1, 2018
Happy Birthday to The Black Knight and #PresidentsCup legend, @GaryPlayer! pic.twitter.com/H0pQesCGic
Happy Birthday, Gary Player! Watch how he won his first ever Open Championship ?? https://t.co/S0MDJBXo0I ?? pic.twitter.com/D2TURfZ2UH
— The Open (@TheOpen) November 1, 2018
The Hall of Fame team had to get in on @garyplayer’s 83rd birthday celebration.
— Golf Hall of Fame (@GolfHallofFame) November 1, 2018
?? 83 “Jumping Garys” #Jump4Gary pic.twitter.com/XdRNePON1I