Photos: Honorary starters Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player tee off 2022 Masters at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Forty-five years after winning his first of two green jackets, Tom Watson struck his first ceremonial tee shot at the Masters.
On a cloudy Thursday morning, Watson was joined by six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus and three-time Masters winner Gary Player to begin the 86th playing of the Masters.
All three hit the fairway, with Watson’s tee shot ending up being the longest of the trio (he got Player by about 10 yards).
Overnight storms and morning showers delayed play by 30 minutes.
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Honorary starters Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player pose for pictures with Augusta National Chairman…
Honorary starters Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player pose for pictures with Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley at the no. 1 tee box during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
2022 Masters
Honorary starter Tom Watson tees off from no. 1 during the first round of The Masters…
Honorary starter Tom Watson tees off from no. 1 during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
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Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus tees off from no. 1 during the first round of The Masters…
Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus tees off from no. 1 during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
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Honorary starter Gary Player tees off from no. 1 during the first round of The Masters…
Honorary starter Gary Player tees off from no. 1 during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
2022 Masters
Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus looks down no. 1 before teeing off during the first round of…
Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus looks down no. 1 before teeing off during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
2022 Masters
Honorary starters Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson stand at the no.1 tee during the…
Honorary starters Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson stand at the no.1 tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
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Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus tees off on no. 1 during the first round of The Masters…
Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus tees off on no. 1 during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Davis Tucker Andrew Davis Tucker-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
2022 Masters
Patrons hold umbrellas as they gather around the no. 1 tee to watch the honorary starters…
Patrons hold umbrellas as they gather around the no. 1 tee to watch the honorary starters tee off during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
2022 Masters
A course worker sets the pairing sign for Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson at…
A course worker sets the pairing sign for Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson at the no. 1 tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
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Jack Nicklaus signs an autograph for Tom Watson at the practice facility during the first round…
Jack Nicklaus signs an autograph for Tom Watson at the practice facility during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Kyle Terada-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
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Gary Player warms up at the practice facility during the first round of The Masters golf…
Gary Player warms up at the practice facility during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Kyle Terada-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
2022 Masters
Gary Player warms up at the practice facility during the first round of The Masters golf…
Gary Player warms up at the practice facility during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Kyle Terada-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
2022 Masters
Morning light falls on the clubhouse during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at…
Morning light falls on the clubhouse during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
