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Preparations at Augusta
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Masters Preparations: WednesdayTiger Woods didn't play on Wednesday, but he did spend some time practicing.
Masters Preparations: WednesdayTiger Woods didn't play on Wednesday, but he did spend some time practicing.
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Justin Rose, last year's winner of the European Tour's Order of Merit, worked on his bunker game Tuesday.
Justin Rose, last year's winner of the European Tour's Order of Merit, worked on his bunker game Tuesday.
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Masters Preparations: Monday
Tiger Woods and buddy Mark O'Meara were out early on the putting green.
Masters Preparations: Monday
Tiger Woods and buddy Mark O'Meara were out early on the putting green.
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Richard Green, second from left, joined Woods and O'Meara for a practice round.
Richard Green, second from left, joined Woods and O'Meara for a practice round.
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Patrons weren't the only ones taking pictures. Stuart Appleby snapped a couple photos during his practice round.
Patrons weren't the only ones taking pictures. Stuart Appleby snapped a couple photos during his practice round.
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The Azaleas are in bloom just in time for the tournament.
The Azaleas are in bloom just in time for the tournament.
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Paul Casey gave Justin Rose some rabbit ears during their practice round.
Paul Casey gave Justin Rose some rabbit ears during their practice round.
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Patrons admired the famous 160-year-old oak tree near the clubhouse.• Golf personalities share memories of Augusta's oak tree
Patrons admired the famous 160-year-old oak tree near the clubhouse.• Golf personalities share memories of Augusta's oak tree
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Elise Amendola/AP
Gary Player warmed up on the practice range with a weighted club.
• GOLF Magazine Interview: Gary Player
Gary Player warmed up on the practice range with a weighted club.
• GOLF Magazine Interview: Gary Player
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Sergio Garcia, who is still seeking his first major, worked on his chipping at the practice green.
Sergio Garcia, who is still seeking his first major, worked on his chipping at the practice green.
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Patrons waited for players to come through at the par-3 16th.
• Take a closer look at Augusta National
Patrons waited for players to come through at the par-3 16th.
• Take a closer look at Augusta National
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Masters Preparations: Sunday
Tiger Woods was practically alone at Augusta as he played a practice round on Sunday.
Masters Preparations: Sunday
Tiger Woods was practically alone at Augusta as he played a practice round on Sunday.
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Final touches were being made all over Augusta on Sunday.
Final touches were being made all over Augusta on Sunday.
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The 2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell also played a practice round Sunday.
The 2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell also played a practice round Sunday.
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Gary Player, who will break Arnold Palmer's record of 50 Masters appearances, arrived at Augusta on Sunday.
• GOLF Magazine Interview: Gary Player
Gary Player, who will break Arnold Palmer's record of 50 Masters appearances, arrived at Augusta on Sunday.
• GOLF Magazine Interview: Gary Player
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The scoreboard was being prepped for the par-3 tournament that takes place on Wednesday. • The story behind the Par-3 Tournament
The scoreboard was being prepped for the par-3 tournament that takes place on Wednesday. • The story behind the Par-3 Tournament
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The tournament will begin on Thursday.
The tournament will begin on Thursday.
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Stuart Appleby tried a shot out of Rae's Creek.
Stuart Appleby tried a shot out of Rae's Creek.
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Garcia attempted to skip his ball across the pond fronting the 16th green.
Garcia attempted to skip his ball across the pond fronting the 16th green.
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Sergio Garcia played a practice round with Camilo Villegas. Both stars are seeking their first major this week.
Sergio Garcia played a practice round with Camilo Villegas. Both stars are seeking their first major this week.
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Former Masters champions Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player played a practice round together. Nicklaus will not play in the tournament, but Player will.
Former Masters champions Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player played a practice round together. Nicklaus will not play in the tournament, but Player will.
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Nicklaus won his last green jacket in 1986.
Nicklaus won his last green jacket in 1986.
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Camilo Villegas tried skipping his ball across the pond at No. 16.
Camilo Villegas tried skipping his ball across the pond at No. 16.
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Player practiced at the chipping green on the eve of his 51st Masters.
Player practiced at the chipping green on the eve of his 51st Masters.
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Justin Rose continued to work on his short game early Wednesday morning. Rose said he's focusing on his short game to prepare for the Masters.
Justin Rose continued to work on his short game early Wednesday morning. Rose said he's focusing on his short game to prepare for the Masters.
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From left: Tony Navarro, Adam Scott's caddie, Fred Couples, and coach Butch Harmon shared a laugh outside the clubhouse.
From left: Tony Navarro, Adam Scott's caddie, Fred Couples, and coach Butch Harmon shared a laugh outside the clubhouse.
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Patrons lined up for a view along the 16th hole.
Patrons lined up for a view along the 16th hole.
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David Toms, Virginia Tech student Drew Weaver, and Johnson Wagner, a Virginia Tech alum, played a practice round together.
David Toms, Virginia Tech student Drew Weaver, and Johnson Wagner, a Virginia Tech alum, played a practice round together.
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Mark O'Meara, who won the Masters 10 years ago, worked on his putting at the second hole.
Mark O'Meara, who won the Masters 10 years ago, worked on his putting at the second hole.
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Amateur Trip Kuehne played his last practice round at Augusta. Kuehne plans to retire from amateur competition after the Masters.
Amateur Trip Kuehne played his last practice round at Augusta. Kuehne plans to retire from amateur competition after the Masters.
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Masters Preparations: Tuesday
Phil Mickelson, at left in green shirt, and amateur Michael Thompson played together on Tuesday.
Masters Preparations: Tuesday
Phil Mickelson, at left in green shirt, and amateur Michael Thompson played together on Tuesday.
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Conditions at Augusta are soft and wet as Mickelson found out after spending some time in a bunker.
Conditions at Augusta are soft and wet as Mickelson found out after spending some time in a bunker.
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Tiger Woods played his final practice round on Tuesday.
Tiger Woods played his final practice round on Tuesday.
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Woods plans to spend some time on the range Wednesday then relax at his rented house.
Woods plans to spend some time on the range Wednesday then relax at his rented house.
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Adam Scott was back on the golf course after recovering from a virus that forced him to withdraw from the Houston Open.
Adam Scott was back on the golf course after recovering from a virus that forced him to withdraw from the Houston Open.
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Ernie Els will try to win his first Masters after recently switching coaches.
Ernie Els will try to win his first Masters after recently switching coaches.
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Several players got some practice in on the driving range Sunday. • Complete Coverage from Augusta
• Great photos from the Masters
• Panoramic shots of Augusta National
Several players got some practice in on the driving range Sunday. • Complete Coverage from Augusta
• Great photos from the Masters
• Panoramic shots of Augusta National
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