Tom Watson tells Jack Nicklaus why he hooked Honorary Starters drive at Masters

The 90th edition of the Masters golf tournament is underway at sunny Augusta National Golf Club. Following tradition, the season’s first major began with ceremonial tee shots from Masters legends Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. To begin the ceremony, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley introduced each champion.

Player, a 90-year-old three-time Masters champ, went first. He ripped his drive and followed it up with a leg kick. MORE: Jason Kelce embraces 2026 Masters with viral ESPN outfit choice Then, the 86-year-old Nicklaus took the tee.

The all-time leader with six Masters wins, Nicklaus stepped up and said, “Oh, boy, watch out” before taking a big swing. However, the camera showed Nicklaus’ ball hooking to the left over the gallery. Instantly, Nicklaus laughed, cupped his hand to his mouth and appeared to yell, “Fore!

” Then, two-time Masters champion Tom Watson was up. As the 76-year-old prepared to take a practice swing, he looked back at Nicklaus. “You didn’t take a practice swing.