Honorary Starters Masters 2024. Jack nicklaus, gary player and tom watson — a combined 11 green jackets between them — commenced the 88th edition of the masters tournament. Honorary starters and masters champions gene sarazen, byron nelson, and sam snead are shown on the first tee during the honorary starters ceremony at the 2002 masters.

Gene sarazen, byron nelson and sam snead have been honorary starters. Over four days and 72 holes, the smallest field in major.