At the 2026 Masters, golf legends Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson took part in the honorary starter tee shot ceremony, an esteemed tradition that traces back 63 years.
Gary Player, a three-time Masters champion, joined forces with the six-time champion, Jack Nicklaus, and the two-time champion, Tom Watson, to kick off the prestigious tournament at Augusta National.
This year's competition witnessed 91 golfers vying for the coveted green jacket, with Player at 90 years of age, Nicklaus at 86, and Watson, who replaced Arnold Palmer as an honorary starter, at 76.
In addition to the honorary starters, the 2026 Masters features three South Africans in the field, including past Masters champion Charl Schwartzel, South African Open champion Casey Jarvis, and Aldrich Potgieter.
