AUGUSTA, Ga. – Gary Player poked the Golden Bear, so Jack Nicklaus brought in a secret weapon: Rory McIlroy.
McIlroy was practicing Monday at the Bear’s Club in South Florida when Nicklaus approached. They chatted for a couple of minutes before Thursday’s ceremonial tee shot was brought up.
Player had sent out this playful tweet a few weeks ago:
Chuffed when you know keeping in shape just helped you drive by your friend’s ball See you in two weeks @TheMasters pic.twitter.com/jtERxJrzt7
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) March 23, 2017
So McIlroy helped Nicklaus gain a few extra yards.