Live Updates| Masters gets under way at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — LIV golfer Kevin Na and 2003 champion Mike Weir launched drives down the first fairway at Augusta National, signaling the official start of the 87th Masters. Na is one of 18 players from the polarizing Saudi Arabia-backed golf league participating in the event, which is almost certain to make this “a tournament unlike any other.” The start of the four-day event came after honorary starters and longtime fan favorites Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson thrilled the crowd with their traditional tee shots on hole No. 1.