'Big Three' get Masters underway
Gary Player was able to claim bragging rights after joining Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer in getting the 79th Masters under way on Thursday.
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LIMITED OFFERGary Player hits on the first tee for the honorary tee shot before the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday April 9 in Augusta.
Gary Player was able to claim bragging rights after joining Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer in getting the 79th Masters under way on Thursday.
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