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Watch: Masters security doesn't recognize Jack Nicklaus

Six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus will be on hand Thursday for the first ceremonial tee shot.

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

Six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus will be on hand Thursday for the first ceremonial tee shot.
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
April 6, 2016

Six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus posted a video to Facebook showing several guards not immediately recognizing him and asking for a security badge as he drove on Magnolia Lane at Augusta National Golf Club.

The "Golden Bear" was arriving Tuesday for the Masters' champion dinner.

He is expected to be there, alongside Gary Player, early Thursday for the ceremonial tee shot.

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