AUGUSTA, Ga. – The 76th Masters Tournament began Thursday morning with honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and – for the first time – Gary Player each hitting their ceremonial tee shots into the first fairway at Augusta National Golf Club.
A combined 13 Masters titles between the trio, they teed off promptly at 7:40 a.m. ET, with Player outdriving his fellow legendary peers.
Another three-time Masters champion was on the first tee, as well. Phil Mickelson – more than six hours before his 1:53 p.m. ET tee time – was on hand to witness the scene.
-
Tags: Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, The Masters
Related Articles
Nicklaus, Palmer, Player commence 77th Masters
by Jay Coffin | Apr 11, 2013 7:55 AM ETIn a sight that never gets old, and under warm, hazy skies, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player officially opened the 77th playing of the Masters Tournament Thursday at Augusta National. Read More
Opening ceremony: Big Three kickstart Masters
by Jay Coffin | Apr 5, 2012 1:13 PM ETAfter Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player hit the ceremonial first tee shots Thursday at the Masters, they sat down for 30 minutes to provide insight into their experience. Read More
Big Three tee it up, knock it out of the park
by Doug Ferguson | Apr 5, 2012 11:38 AM ETThey settled for one shot apiece and made it memorable – not because of how far it went, but because of who was hitting it. Read More
Sobel has covered golf since 2004 and provides columns, blogs, chats for Golf Channel.
Latest News
- Woods, McIlroy to play in Dubai Jan. 2014
- Rose: Letterman Top 10 | 'Today' | 'Dan Patrick'
- Rose highlights major champ group | Tee times
- Punch Shot: Will Mickelson ever win an Open?
- Nine-year-old shoots 58 in junior tournament
- Obama mentions McIlroy during Belfast speech
- Notes: Rose considers coach Foley a true friend
- Rose wins first major | Tops Phil | Scores
- Stock watch: Buying the champ, selling runner-up
- Mickelson criticizes No. 3; USGA responds
- Weekly Fix: Finding the right tempo and path
