The 2024 Honorary Starters: Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson | The Masters

Honorary Starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson meet with the media following Thursday's Honorary Starter Ceremony.
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Since 1934, the Masters Tournament has been home to some of golf’s greatest moments. Amidst blooming azaleas, towering pines and flowering dogwoods, the first full week of April ushers in a stage unique to golf and to sport. Over four days and 72 holes, the smallest field in major championship golf competes for a chance to capture the Green Jacket and a place in Masters history.
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[@stanmanmedia]

Wise kind gentlemen... Wonderful discussion.

[@markstewartsbreakingthecha3531]

There are no words for how listening to these special, talented, and wise men makes me feel. I had the pleasure of meeting Tom between the 18th green and the scorer's trailer at a Champions Tour event in Maryland about 2007. He was just special and gave me at least five minutes of his time! Our game is sorely lacking individuals such as these in 2024.

[@121music4life]

Gary player is a legend. Speaks the truth and the lame stream media are going to sadly attack him for it

[@winstonsmith11]

It's always wonderful to hear each of these men speak. There is so much wisdom on this panel. I'm grateful to hear from them for 45 minutes on a Thursday night.

[@dylancampbell52203]

It is always an absolute joy to watch true legends of the game talk about the game. One of, possibly my favorite moment of every Masters.

[@TheFailingHumanExperieme-ge4ov]

The first reporter speaks worse English than Tiger. This is his job and he had a challenging time asking a question. Who pays him? This is supposed to be a room of "elites." Shameful.

[@lmfgolf]

Listening to these three talk about the game from 34:00 on is mind-opening.

[@philipcarthy2977]

3 joyous gentlemen of the game, so many fantastic memories, I kinda grew up watching Tom Watson, his game was magical his swing perfect he has been a total gentleman and a fantastic role model for any human, inside or outside the ropes.

[@markstewartsbreakingthecha3531]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Watson in 07 or 08 in Md at a Champions Tour event. Between 18th green and the scorers trailer he stopped, signed an autograph, and proceeded to chat with me about golf, football, and life for at least 5 minutes, don't know because I was just so thrilled!. I was blown away by his genuine demeanor and humility. We need more people like Tom Watson in this world. Did y'all know that he helped David Feherty get on the path to sobriety?

[@babagadoush1]

Love hearing and seeing these Titans of the game!

[@nickj9668]

Great stories and content from some absolute legends. All oozing class and charisma - turning back the clock! Hope they all enjoy the long weekend! Thanks masters team.

[@jasonjewel5937]

I wanna teach my son about golf. I love you guys, lets go!

[@StewartYT41]

I love these three. Such gentlemen.

[@sumsar0125]

Tom has such a great, booming voice

[@tomyandrade]

This generation is an example🎉🎉

[@ericfleming8876]

Tiger should learn from these guys. If he's capable.

[@SYNERSTAR]

.. what I take away from this great panel, and tourney, is how much FAMILY MATTERS MOST... GOLF, is a great teacher, and no game compares to it

[@babagadoush1]

Nearly everything these men share about their experience with the game can and should be applied to every day life

[@josephdiluzio6719]

How about Mr. Gary Player's extraordinary éloquence !! Especially as to president Dwight D Eisenhower as well as Bobby Jones

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

While Tiger played better than anyone in his generation, he always spoke and gave great respect to those that came before him. The greats of the game. These men did so as well their whole lives. I'd love to see more younger great pros do so instead of talking endless about " my team ". Yes you can afford to pay for 10 different people to make it easier but what about the old pros that paid with sweat and blood to pave the roads so you can drive your Ferrari on the way to a private jet so you can play golf this week for a piece of $18,000,000.

[@malhardeman3247]

I think Ben Crenshaw will be an honorary starter at some point.

[@bryanh2898]

Gary player is the man.

[@Alfa_Addict]

Words of wisdom from Tom

[@timothymavuso8742]

Most people in Africa feel that golf is meant for the rich but Gary Player's amazing career proves that myth to be fundamentally incorrect. Determination, courage and commitment are key to this sport

[@de1738]

Legends🎉

[@jasonsmith530]

the most important sports news today

[@sambeckett6391]

3 of the very best.

[@JaredClaunch]

11:22 you gotta love Jack

[@user-th5nb3ox1w]

Golf is a shadow of when these men were playing. What about the duel in the sun?

[@retrospective77]

In what way? The charisma of the sport? Because in every other aspect Golf is so much bigger than it was 50/60 years back.

[@MrTree]

Is this a petting zoo? There’s 3 goats on stage. 🐐🐐🔥🔥

[@944clogue]

Gary is 88 Jack is 84, Biden is 80, shows what 2 annyisms does to the brain.... I grew up watching all 3 mostly Tom, such great ambassadors.....yes Tom, words of wisdom...as an instructor, wonderful models...

[@DaddySafety]

They surgically removed a piece of Biden’s skull and the doctors told him he would never be the same again and now he’s president

[@Martinistatzengeil]

literally nobody ever said that ben hogan didn't have a modern day golfswing haha

[@joeday972]

Did Jack say that Tiger would have won more green jackets than him and Palmer put together if he hadn't got up with the HOs

[@malhardeman3247]

Maybe Freddy Couples

[@jjhilton4132]

The greatest golfers ever...interviewed by the worst journalists ever...

[@bryanh2898]

Haha my thoughts also.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Yeah that was pretty bad

[@_Chris_D_3004]

Why are they asking these 3 living legends if McIlroy can win the masters? What an irrelevant question 🤦

[@elr5046]

These older gentlemen are role models! But no matter the score- LIV players should not be here. They got rich on the PGA TOUR, they made the fortunes on that tour, they once got the chance to play these incredible events by playing the TOUR and then they turn around and spit in its face by accepting blood money from an oppressive regime which disregards human rights and executed more than 100 people last year. Role models, ethical values ? Not with LIV players. Money is all that counts - no matter what they say.

[@LoudounDemocrat]

So sad that Jack is full blown MAGA.

[@brucemcfarlane8818]

99% of the golfers are MAGA.

[@rsp49]

What’s wrong with common sense? Nobody has ever accused Jack of being dumb. Take a look in the mirror and let that sink in.

[@kenpenner9540]

Grow up!!

[@121music4life]

He’s a man with age and wisdom and therefore supports Trump

[@jettjones9889]

Many people I admire are democrats but I accept it and respect their decisions.