Later today the Honorary Starter ceremony, featuring Arnold Palmer, will signify the start of the 2007 Masters golf tournament. Arnie, as he is known inside the ropes, will strike the first tee shot at 7:45 AM from the 1st tee.
Palmer played in 50 consecutive Masters Tournaments, ending his streak in 2005. He played his first tournament at Augusta National back in 1955 with a 10th place finish.
It’s only fitting that a man who has earned the nickname, “The King” be the starter for a tournament called the Masters.