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Past champions Nicklaus, Player and Watson open 89th Masters

Fred Ridley (2ndL), Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, poses with Honorary Starters (L-R) Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson
Fred Ridley (2ndL), Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, poses with Honorary Starters (L-R) Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom WatsonRICHARD HEATHCOTE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Past champions Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson hit ceremonial tee shots Thursday to open the firt round of the 89th Masters.

The trio of golf legends gathered at the first tee at Augusta National to launch shots into the early morning air ahead of the start of competition in the year's first major tournament, with a field of 95 chasing the green jacket symbolizing Masters supremacy.