To kick off the 2025 Masters, Gary Player, who won the Masters three times over the course of his brilliant career, striped one right down the middle. After the

He tipped his hat to the crowd of fans packed around the ceremonial first tee shot that officially opened the 89th edition of the Masters, took one brief practice swing and fired. Happy with his shot, Player picked up his tee and then launched into a karate kick that sent his right leg higher than anyone at 89 years old probably should have.

Player is the oldest living Masters champion at 89. He also takes the annual Golfweek Masters Survey more seriously than just about anyone.

As has been the case for more than a decade now, Rory McIlroy arrives at Augusta National one win away from joining golfing royalty.

Rory McIlroy's win at the 2025 Masters Tournament etched his name among the greatest in the history of the sport. McIlroy is now the sixth golfer ever to win all four majors and achieve the career Grand Slam,