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Daily Mirror
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Neil McLeman

DARK SECRETS: Gary player dons golf saudi logo at masters as he issues staunch defence of phil mickelson | Rare Historical Photos

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.

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