Masters 2021 photos: Honorary starters take ceremonial tee shots


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Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus shake hands after Nicklaus' tee shot on no. 1 before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus tees off on no. 1 before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus tees off on no. 1 before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus tees off on no. 1 before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder acknowledges the crowd before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Gary Player greets members of the gallery on the no. 1 tee before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley speaks with Lee Elder before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley poses for a photo with Gary Player, Lee Elder, Jack Nicklaus and their caddies before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder leaves the no. 1 after the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Gary Player greets patrons before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Gary Player greets patrons before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus tees off on no. 1 before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus tees off on no. 1 before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus acknowledges the crowd before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder joins Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter before Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley poses for a picture with Gary Player, Lee Elder and Jack Nicklaus following the honorary start during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Gary Player does a leg kick after teeing off on no. 1 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Gary Player tees off on no. 1 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Gary Player tees off on no. 1 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus chat before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus chat before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder acknowledges the crowd before the honorary start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder acknowledges the crowd before the honorary start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder acknowledges the crowd before the honorary start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder acknowledges the crowd before the honorary start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus waits for the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus talks with Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player talk with Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player talk with Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player talk with Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus talks with Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder is helped to a chair on the no. 1 tee before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder is helped to a chair on the no. 1 tee before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the no. 1 tee during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the no. 1 tee during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the no. 1 tee during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder stands next to Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus for the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder is greeted by Gary Player on the no. 1 before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder is greeted by Gary Player on the no. 1 before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder is greeted by Gary Player on the no. 1 before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder waits for the other honorary starters on the no. 1 before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder waits for the other honorary starters on the no. 1 before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; A worker places the names of honorary starters Lee Elder , Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; A worker places the names of honorary starters Lee Elder , Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; The names of honorary starters Lee Elder , Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus are seen at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Greg Norman in attendance during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player greet Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus greets Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus greets Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Lee Elder watches on the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus watches on the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Gary Player tips his cap at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Gary Player hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Gary Player greets Jack Nicklaus at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Gary Player greets Jack Nicklaus at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Gary Player (left) watches as Jack Nicklaus tips his crowd at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Gary Player (left) watches as Jack Nicklaus tips his crowd at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Gary Player (left) watches as Jack Nicklaus tips his crowd at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honoray starter Jack Nicklaus hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Gary Player greets Jack Nicklaus at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Gary Player greet patrons along the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus walks off the 1st tee with his honorary caddies during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

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Greg Norman watches on the first tee for the honorary starters to kick off Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Nick Faldo watches on the first tee for the honorary starters to kick off Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Representatives from Payne College wait for the honorary starters to kick off Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Jack Nicklaus shakes hands with Lee Elder after hitting a the ceremonial first tee during the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Lee Elder and Gary Player watch as Jack Nicklaus hits the ceremonial first tee during the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Lee Elder and Jack Nicklaus watch as Gary Player hits the ceremonial first tee during the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Gary Player, center, and Jack Nicklaus applaud as Lee Elder, left, waves before the ceremonial first tee shot at the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Lee Elder waves with Gary Player before the ceremonial first tee the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Gary Player tips his cap as he arrives for the ceremonial first tee before the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Lee Elder waves as he arrives for the ceremonial first tee shots before the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. Standing at right is Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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The names of the honorary starters are posted before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Lee Elder waves as he arrives for the ceremonial tee shots before the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. Right is Phil Mickelson. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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The names of the honorary starters are posted before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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An official places the names of the former golfers who will hit the ceremonial first tee before the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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The names of the honorary starters are posted before the start of Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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