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For starters, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson stand — and swing — on ceremony

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Tom Watson, left, Jack Nicklaus, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley and Gary Player pose during Thursday's honorary starter ceremony. (Matt Slocum/AP)
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — As another Masters dawned Thursday morning, three players who played 140 Masters between them served as honorary starters, then the field got going with those who had never previously played the event.

“Well, I personally just felt lucky to be out there, period,” said Jack Nicklaus, the six-time winner aged 82. “These two know what I’m talking about.”