Question: Which Golfers Have Served as Honorary Starters at The Masters?
Over the years at Augusta National, it has sometimes been the role of veteran golfers to hit a ceremonial opening drive at The Masters. These golfers have become known as the "honorary starters" of The Masters. Who has served in that role?
Answer: Seven golfers have been honorary starters at The Masters. Here is the list, along with the years in which each served in that role:
- Jock Hutchison, 1963-73
- Fred McLeod, 1963-76
- Gene Sarazen, 1981-99
- Byron Nelson, 1981-2001
- Ken Venturi, 1983
- Sam Snead, 1984-2002
- Arnold Palmer, 2007-
