Emotional tribute to four-time champion Arnold Palmer as Masters gets underway

It is the first Masters since Palmer's death in September and the first without him since 1954, the year before he played in the tournament 50 straight times.

Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player were part of an emotional tribute to Arnold Palmer as the 81st Masters got under way on Thursday.

Nicklaus and Player 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.