Elder, 86, was driven to the No. 1 tee in a cart. Using a cane to walk and an oxygen tank to help him breathe, Elder didn't hit a ceremonial tee shot like the former champions. It didn't matter.

Palmer, who played in 50 straight Masters and won the tournament four times, had served as honorary starter since 2007. Nicklaus, 76, joined him in 2010, with Player, 80, adding on in 2012.

Jack Nicklaus wasted no time in congratulating Rory McIlroy after his win at the Masters on Sunday - and for becoming only the sixth golfer to win the career grand slam.

Jack Nicklaus helped Masters champion Rory McIlroy overcome his demons at Augusta National by urging him to stick to a sensible game plan. There were hiccups along the way, but in the end a mostly ...

After years of heartbreak at Augusta, Rory McIlroy finally laid claim to his long sought after Green Jacket, joining golf’s most exclusive club, alongside the legendary Jack Nicklaus.

Jack Nicklaus helped Masters champion Rory McIlroy overcome his demons at Augusta National by urging him to stick to a sensible game plan. There were hiccups along the way, but in the end a mostly ...

This weekend at the Masters was a special moment for golf after Rory McIlroy was able to overcome his 11-year major drought and complete the sixth-ever career Grand Slam.

Jim Nantz interviews Rory McIlroy in February. Getty Images It was 50 years ago when Nicklaus won his fifth Masters, and the most crucial moment in his victory came on hole 16 when he sunk a 40 ...