AUGUSTA, Ga. — It was pushed back a couple of hours but Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson took to the first tee at Augusta National Golf Club to be the honorary starters once again ahead of the 2024 Masters Tournament.
It’s a time-honored tradition at Augusta National, with the three legends of the game taking to the first tee to officially start the tournament each year. Due to some inclement overnight and early morning weather, the threesome were on the tee box at 10:10 a.m., with Gary Player getting the honors. Jack Nicklaus, a six-time Masters Green Jacket winner, going second, with Tom Watson, the newest addition to the starters bringing up the rear.
Take a look at some photos from the 2024 ceremonial tee shot at the Masters Tournament.
2024 Masters Tournament
A member of the Augusta National staff places the names of the players into the first…
A member of the Augusta National staff places the names of the players into the first tee players name display for the Honorary Starters ceremony with Tom Watson of The United States, Jack Nicklaus of The United States and Gary Player of South Africa during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
2024 Masters Tournament
Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara Nicklaus walks from the first tee during the Honorary Starters…
Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara Nicklaus walks from the first tee during the Honorary Starters ceremony prior to the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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