The Masters began early Thursday morning and perhaps the best tradition is the honorary tee-shot.
On Thursday, three-time Masters winner Gary Player and six-time winner Jack Nicklaus did the honors.
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Watch the complete 2018 Honorary Starters ceremony. #themasters pic.twitter.com/SpY5NNCY7y
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 5, 2018
The golf balls used in this morning's Honorary Starters ceremony, autographed by @garyplayer and @jacknicklaus. #themasters pic.twitter.com/O5cWpO8iJX
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 5, 2018
Player, 82, was the first to swing while Nicklaus, 78, followed with temperatures chilly in the mid-40s, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley introduced the duo.
The first competitive group off the tee was Wesley Bryan, Austin Cook and Ted Potter Jr.
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