Jack Nicklaus will join Arnold Palmer as honorary starter at the 2010 Masters

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Categories: Champions Tour • European Tour • PGA Tour
Tags: Arnold Palmer • Jack Nicklaus • The Masters

I just mentioned the fact that I’m GOING to Augusta for my first time next year in the last post. Last night I invited the 2nd of my three guests, my best golf pal whose name happens to be “Arnie.”

Jack Nicklaus will be joining the other “Arnie,” Mr. Palmer next year at The Masters as honorary starter.

“We are delighted and fortunate to have such a great ambassador and icon of our sport take part in this tradition. He has inspired generations of golfers and having Jack join Arnold on the first tee next April will be a special thrill for his many loyal fans around the world.” ~Masters chairman Billy Payne

Billy is right. Jack has inspired many, including me. I had the pleasure of meeting Jack a few years ago and he was VERY nice and easy to talk to.

“I have always had great respect for Arnold and his legacy at the Masters and I did not, in any way, want to infringe on the opportunity for Arnold to have and enjoy this Masters tradition for himself. He is so deserving of this honor, and thus I felt it was his time, not mine.” ~Jack Nicklaus on Arnold Palmer’s reign as solo starter.

One response to “Jack Nicklaus will join Arnold Palmer as honorary starter at the 2010 Masters”

GolfinLove says:

November 17, 2009 at 11:32 am

Wow….

Now I DO feel oldish! Imagine, Jack a starter at the Masters. It is amazing to think of Jack and Arnie in the honored position so many of the past golf heroes of golf!!

Very cool.

Cheers,
Catherine