Gary Player joins Jack Nicklaus in getting 80th Masters under way

Gary Player was able to claim bragging rights for the second year running after joining Jack Nicklaus in getting the 80th Masters under way on Thursday.

Player and Nicklaus continued their role as honorary starters by each hitting a tee shot on the par-four first hole, with 80-year-old fitness fanatic Player - who made a hole-in-one during Wednesday's par-three contest - producing the longest drive by 20 yards from 76-year-old Nicklaus.