It's Not The Masters Until 85 Year-Old Gary Player Flushes A Drive Down The First Fairway

Every year I tune into the Masters ceremonial 1st tee shot and wonder whether this is the year you start to see Gary Player slow down. Father Time's gotta catch up to him at some time right? At age 85 it would seem to be high time for that to start to happen. And year in and year out I watch Gary Player step up to the 1st tee at Augusta and wallop a ball right down the fairway with FABULOUS action like it ain't no thang. Absolutely beautiful. The guy is incredible. Him throwing that signature playful karate kick in at the end is just running up the score.

On another note, it's so fantastic that The Masters have finally included Lee Elder in this. It was long overdue (like a lot of things) and I wish they could have gotten him up there while he could still get up and hit an actual shot, but he deserves the recognition and him getting the spotlight was an awesome moment.

We're off and running at The Masters. The bigger names should start hitting the course any minute now and the greens are looking crispy and lightning fast. Should be a good one!