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The Masters: Maestros Nicklaus, Player and Watson lament fractured state of modern golf

Honorary starters at Augusta National preach togetherness amid traditional quips on age as they continue tradition of ceremonial first shots

The Honorary Starters Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player ahead of the start of the Masters. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
The Honorary Starters Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player ahead of the start of the Masters. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Philip Reid at Augusta National
Thu Apr 11 2024 - 18:37

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times