Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit ceremonial shots and joke about aging bodies to start the Masters

'Don't kill anybody': Wyndham Champ Rai plays great at Masters; and what Nicklaus says teeing off

Traditional ceremonial first tee shots get the tournament going on Thursday morning.

“I’ve got a young girlfriend”: Gary Player shares motivation to live to 100 after wife’s unfortunate death

Gary Player was one of the honorary starters at The 2025 Masters Tournament. The veteran golfer and three-time Masters Champion shared the prestigious moment with Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson.

Scheffler makes ominous start in bid for third Masters

Scottie Scheffler made an ominous start to his bid for a third Masters title in four years after honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson had backed Rory McIlroy to finally triumph at Augusta National.

Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit ceremonial shots at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson walked across the dew-soaked grass outside the Augusta National clubhouse to warm applause, and when they reached the first tee box shortly after sunrise Thursday, patrons who had staked out…

Gary Player Goes On A Generational Rant About Death At The Masters When Asked About Fast Food

Gary Player may be 89-years-old and hasn't played tournament golf in over 15 years, but he may just be the greatest soundbite in the sport.After joining Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson on the first tee as an honorary starter to begin the 89th playing of the Masters on Thursday morning, the South African stepped into his real arena, the media center, and delivered the goods.No Laying Up's Kevin Van Valkenburg knew exactly what he was doing when he a…

AUGUSTA. The 89th edition of The Masters is underway. In keeping with tradition, it was inaugurated by the greatest champion Jack Nicklaus, 85, who had to exert himself greatly when