palmer , the seven-time major champion and now 85 years old , has been struggling in his recovery from a dislocated shoulder , which kept him out of the par 3 contest on wednesday .
the 85-year-old legend , who won seven majors , defied an injury to hit his tee shot low and left but the crowds will have been thrilled to see the legend in action .
the 79-year-old fitness fanatic produced the longest drive on the par-four first hole .