Golf: Age rule for the Masters

Gary Player, Tommy Aaron and Charles Coody will play their final Masters next year under a new policy that allows past champions to play until they are 65, if they remain active in tournament golf.

"We believe the new qualification criteria fair, equitable and in the best interest of the Masters tournament," Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson said.

Traditionally, Masters champions have been allowed to play as long as they want. The new policy is effective from 2004.