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Jack Nicklaus makes a surprise appearance at The Players Championship on Thursday

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Jack Nicklaus speaks with Justin Thomas of the United States and Rickie Fowler of the United States on the fist tee during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2024 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C. Tilton, 2024 Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Jack Nicklaus, 84, who won the first Players Championship 50 years ago, made a surprise appearance on the first tee on Thursday.

Nicklaus greeted past players and checked out his name on the trophy.

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According to The PGA Tour, Justin Thomas asked Nicklaus, “You playing with us today?”

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Jack Nicklaus looks on from the first tee during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2024 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) (2024 Getty Images)

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Jack Nicklaus looks on from the first tee during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2024 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) (2024 Getty Images)

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