Jack Nicklaus claims honorary starter bragging rights with Rory McIlroy's help

Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus continued their role as honorary starters by each hitting a tee shot on the opening hole

Jack Nicklaus was able to claim bragging rights for the first time in three years - with a little help from Rory McIlroy - after joining Gary Player in getting the 81st Masters under way on Thursday.

Player and Nicklaus continued their role as honorary starters by each hitting a tee shot on the opening hole, with 77-year-old Nicklaus producing the longest drive by five yards from 81-year-old Player.