Nicklaus launches another tee shot in search of that elusive hole

I am not ready for this. I want to stay competitive. Jack Nicklaus won when he was 46. That's my age and I am looking forward to maybe doing the same.
Sandy Lyle is not happy at being sent out with 67-year-old Tommy Aaron and 66-year-old Charles Coody in the first group for the second year in a row

I'm playing very consistently and I definitely think someone aged 50 can win here at Augusta.
Jay Haas, who will be 51 in December, is another believer in the power of experience after a 69

Most people liked them.
Darren Clarke takes a leaf out of Jesper Parnevik's book with his pink and white striped trousers, complete with white turn-ups

I played very well, I just didn't get the ball in the hole.
Jack Nicklaus, two over after 17 holes, tells it like it is

I thought anything around par would be a good score. If somebody had said 67 I would have thought "wow". It's a dream start.
A blossoming Justin Rose, who holds the clubhouse lead after a 67 on the opening day

It was a weird day.
Ernie Els, who is in touch with the lead at two under after 17 holes.

I thought I played much better than a 73. I'm sort of satisfied with it - sort of.
Fred Couples, winner in 1992, tries to look on the bright side

I didn't play well. I wasn't sharp and wasn't driving well.
Defending champion Mike Weir doesn't mince his words after a disappointing opening round

He could make you laugh at the worst times and he kicked me in the butt when I needed to be kicked in the butt.
Tom Watson pays tribute to his former caddie Bruce Edwards, who died on Thursday aged 49