Who tees to open the Masters?

WATCH: Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Lee Elder kick off Masters as honorary starters. Now, it’s officially Masters week. The first round of the 85th Masters got underway early Thursday, as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Lee Elder met on the 1st tee as honorary starters to hit the ceremonial opening tee shots.

What is the first tee time for the Masters?

8 a.m. ET
He’s closely followed by Bryson DeChambeau (+1100), Jordan Spieth (+1150), Justin Thomas (+1150), and Jon Rahm (+1200). The tournament gets underway on Thursday, with tee times starting at 8 a.m. ET. ESPN will broadcast the first round of the tournament on Thursday with coverage from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. ET.

Why didnt Lee Elder hit a tee shot?

Elder rose from a white chair, and soaked in the applause. Elder’s family confirmed that a decision was made last week that he would not hit the tee shot. Elder, who contracted the COVID-19 virus, had been forced to use an oxygen machine since his hospitalization, the family stated.

Who is the honorary starter that announces the players on the first tee?

At the 2020 Masters, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player will serve as honorary starters, beginning the tournament with ceremonial first tee shots on the first tee at Augusta National Golf Club.

Who are the honorary starters at the Masters golf tournament?

The first round of the 85th Masters got underway early Thursday, as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Lee Elder met on the 1st tee as honorary starters to hit the ceremonial opening tee shots. Nicklaus and Player have held this honor for years, along with Arnold Palmer before his death in 2016, but Elder was a guest addition for 2021.

Who was the first black golfer to play in the Masters?

In 1975, Elder became the first Black golfer to play in the Masters. Now, 46 years later, he’s a guest honorary starter for this year. Elder did not strike a shot at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday morning, but he was there with friends and family, along two other legends, getting the Masters started once again in its usual April date.

When did Lee Elder play at the Masters?

Elder did not strike a shot at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday morning, but he was there with friends and family, along two other legends, getting the Masters started once again in its usual April date. “Today, Lee Elder will inspire us, and make history once more,” ANGC Chairman Fred Ridley said.