89th Masters Tournament | Thursday updates

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Thursday marks one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar, the opening round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Continuing another Masters tradition that dates back to 1941, the 89th Masters Tournament began at 7:25 a.m. Eastern Thursday morning when Honorary Starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson strike ceremonial tee shots. The trio won 11 combined Green Jackets during their Masters careers. After the ceremony, Fred S.