article_snippet.sent: That Arnold Palmer hooked a 240-yard tee shot a short distance towards the ninth fairway mattered not.
article_snippet.sent: The 85-year-old legend, who won seven majors, defied an injury to hit a 240-yard tee shot .
article_snippet.sent: Arnold Palmer hit a 240-yard tee shot low and left but the crowds will have been thrilled to see the legend in action .
article_snippet.sent: Palmer, who won four Masters titles in Arnold Palmer glittering career, watches a 240-yard tee shot .
article_snippet.sent: But it was Player who was able to claim bragging rights among the trio, formerly known as golf's 'Big Three'.
article_snippet.sent: The 79-year-old fitness fanatic produced the longest drive on the par-four first hole. 
article_snippet.sent: Both men split the fairway on a hole ranked the third hardest on the course last year.
article_snippet.sent: South African Gary Player split the fairway with a glorious drive that belied South African Gary Player 79 years .
article_snippet.sent: South African Gary Player unleashes a drive in the Ryder Cup at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 1961 .
highlights_snippet.sent: Player took the bragging rights with a 240-yard tee shot .
  