Gary Player was once again honoured with hitting the opening shot of the Masters at the honorary starters ceremony, but it was an incident in 2021 that saw his son banned for life by Augusta National

The Masters tees off this week, with Gary Player set to once again take his place among the honorary starters - although his son remains banned for life from Augusta National

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.