Jack Nicklaus Should Join Arnold Palmer as Honorary Starter...

4/13/2008 1:50:43 AM

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Jack Nicklaus ought to be a fixture here, like the Hogan Bridge or Eisenhower''s Tree.

The Masters misses him.

Sure, he played the Par 3 Contest on Wednesday, but it''s not enough for the winner of a record six green jackets.

It''s time for the Golden Bear to join Arnold Palmer for the ceremonial first tee shots to start the tournament next year. The problem goes beyond whether Nicklaus is ready to do so next year. I sense from comments he made earlier this season that he might be. The problem seems to be whether Palmer will share the first tee with him.




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