Masters gets under way at Augusta

Gary Player joined Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer as honorary starters for The Masters today – and showed them what he is still capable of.

Thu, 05 Apr, 2012 - 14:24

Gary Player joined Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer as honorary starters for The Masters today – and showed them what he is still capable of.

The 76-year-old South African followed 82-year-old Palmer onto the tee for a ceremonial opening drive and found the middle of the fairway some 250 yards away.

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Courts Golf Augusta Masters Person: Gary Player Person: Jack Nicklaus Person: Arnold Palmer Person: Palmer Person: Nicklaus Person: Robert Garrigus Person: Paul Lawrie Person: Tim Clark Person: Jose Maria Olazabal Event: Masters Event: 76th Masters Event: European Ryder Cup Organisation: Augusta National

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