Golfweek Masters Survey: Who will be honorary starters in 20 years?
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As the Masters quickly approaches, Golfweek/USA Today is continuing its tradition of asking questions about everyone's favorite place, Augusta National Golf Club.
The Honorary Starters have become another tradition that fans look forward to during Masters week.
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Honorary Starters first made an appearance at the Masters in 1963 with Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod beginning the tradition. Since then, 11 golfers, each with an extensive history at Augusta National Golf Club, have helped kick off the Masters with the ceremonial first tee shots. Jack Nicklaus (since 2010), Gary Player (2012) and Tom Watson (2022) hold the distinction as the current honorary starters.
We asked players: Who do you think will be the honorary starters 20 years from now?
Jason Day
Tiger Woods. That’s a safe bet.
Curtis Strange
There’s a good chance I won’t be around. Ben Crenshaw will be the next guy. But it’s not all about records; it’s about who is beloved.
Gary Player
That is impossible to say. We don’t know who will be alive. But whoever it is, they will be part of a wonderful tradition. We owe great thanks to the chairmen of the past for establishing and preserving that honor.
Trevor Immelman
That’s a great question, hard to know. I am quite certain in saying that it will remain one of the many special traditions at the Masters.
J.J. Spaun
Tiger and Phil. Scottie’s still young! I’d say, Rory.
Keegan Bradley
Tiger Woods.
Larry Mize
Where do you go from here? Jack, Gary and Tom, it doesn’t get better than that. I really have no idea. You always think of the generations ahead of you. Bernhard Langer and Nick Faldo both won multiple times and would be worthy of the honor.
Adam Scott
Tiger and Nick Faldo. Ollie and Bernhard have multiple jackets, too. But Tiger can probably hold it down himself.
Jack Nicklaus
Tiger Woods and Gary Player.
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