And here, in full, is Gary Player's answer: "Well, you don't reach 90 as I do if you eat a bunch of crap. I can tell you that. But that's your choice.

After the tee shot, Player entertained the patrons with his signature leg kick. Honorary Starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson begin the 2025 Masters Tournament.

With a moment of silence, a few tears and two tee shots, the 81st Masters has begun. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 69°F. Monday, June 23rd 2025 Digital Replica Edition.

In 2025, that mean Jack Nicklaus is 85, and Gary Player is 90 years old! The post What do the numbers next to player names on the first tee of the Masters mean? first appeared on Golf News Net ...

Because tee times were set for 7 a.m. ET with sunrise was only a few minutes before that, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player congregated at the first tee to little fanfare and even less daylight.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The 2019 Masters officially started when Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player hit the ceremonial tee shots at 8:15 a.m. A little-known Masters tradition is that the GOLF staffer making ...

Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player walked to Augusta National's first tee together on Thursday, both flashing wide smiles and acknowledging an appreciative crowd of patrons.

Gary Player has had plenty of success at Augusta National over the years. The 87-year-old won the Masters three times during his Hall of Fame career, after all. But trying to get a tee time at the ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Gary Player strolled up to the tee box at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday morning, bright and early, without a care in the world.

Player, who is only one of eight golfers to ever win the Masters three times or more, apparently can’t get a tee time. "That’s [one of the reasons] why I rate the Open No 1.

Gary Player's love of physical fitness is legendary, ... Player took a lot of joy in out-driving Jack Nicklaus last year when the two hit their ceremonial tee shots at Augusta National.

Gary Player has had plenty of success at Augusta National over the years. The 87-year-old won the Masters three times during his Hall of Fame career, after all. But trying to get a tee time at the ...