'A prevalent thing in winning this tournament is gratitude' - Gary Player changes his tune

That’s a far cry from his ungracious comments in recent weeks in interviews with the Daily Mail and The Times of London

Gary Player, from left, Tom Watson Masters chairman Fred Ridley and Jack Nicklaus pose during the ceremonial first tee during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jack Nicklaus, 83, made his usual quip, this time about bending over to tee up his back is “the hardest part.” 

Tom Watson, 73, offered a little wit as well, advising the patrons that riding go-karts at his age is a “bad idea” after a recent rollover accident required shoulder replacement surgery.