Gary Player wore a Golf Saudi logo on his trademark black turtleneck as an honorary starter at the Masters on Thursday - and then launched a spirited defence of Phil Mickelson.
The South African joined fellow legends Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus in the traditional opening ceremony at Augusta National. Player, the first non-American Masters champion in 1961, signed as an ambassador for Golf Saudi last year and also had the logo on his golf bag.
Fellow three-time champion Mickelson is not playing this year as he takes time away from golf following his comments at the Saudi-backed Super Golf League.
