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Scott ends years of pain for Australian golf at Masters

By Peter Shadbolt, CNN

Updated 12:15 PM ET, Tue April 16, 2013

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Adam Scott of Australia celebrates after he sinks a birdie putt
Adam Scott of Australia celebrates after he sinks a birdie putt

Story highlights

  • The 32-year-old self-effacing golf champion has become a national hero in Australia
  • Born in Adelaide in 1980, Scott showed early promise as a professional golfer
  • His father, also a golf professional, perfected his easy and straightforward swing
  • Scott's victory is seen as avenging Australian golfing great Greg Norman's defeat in 1996
Adam Scott -- the lanky, easy-going 32-year-old golfer who made history by becoming the first Australian to win the U.S. Masters -- not only has to contend with national hero status at home but also the role of golf's latest sex symbol.
Jessica Korda, a member of the LPGA tour who won last year's Women's Australian Open, tweeted: "Adam Scott!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A million girls just fell in love."
It's not the first time the 6-foot (182cm), 180-pound (81kg) Australian has provoked a Beatlemaniac response on the course
In 2005, during the Players Championship in Florida, Scott struggled to ignore teenage girls yelling their phone numbers at him as he concentrated on his game.
"They looked a little too young to be giving me their phone numbers," the self-effacing golfer reportedly told a Florida newspaper at the time.
Read: Scott ends Aussie's Augusta curse
Born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1980, Scott showed early promise as a golfer growing up in Australia's tropical state of Queensland -- a favored golfing destination in Australia.
His father, Phil, said he remembers his son hitting a golf ball around a par-three golf course at the age of four.
Adam Scott of Australia smiles while wearing the green jacket after winning the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 14. Scott captured golf's most prestigious event in an oh-so-close sudden-death playoff with Angel Cabrera. Click through to see all the shots from the fourth day and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/13/golf/gallery/masters-round-three/index.html" target="_blank">look back at the third round</a>.
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Adam Scott of Australia smiles while wearing the green jacket after winning the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 14. Scott captured golf's most prestigious event in an oh-so-close sudden-death playoff with Angel Cabrera. Click through to see all the shots from the fourth day and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/13/golf/gallery/masters-round-three/index.html" target="_blank">look back at the third round</a>.
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The Masters: Final Round – Adam Scott of Australia smiles while wearing the green jacket after winning the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 14. Scott captured golf's most prestigious event in an oh-so-close sudden-death playoff with Angel Cabrera. Click through to see all the shots from the fourth day and look back at the third round.
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Adam Scott celebrates his win on the 10th hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Adam Scott celebrates his win on the 10th hole.
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Adam Scott, left, hugs Angel Cabrera after winning.
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The Masters: Final Round – Adam Scott, left, hugs Angel Cabrera after winning.
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Adam Scott celebrates after he makes a birdie putt on the second sudden-death playoff hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Adam Scott celebrates after he makes a birdie putt on the second sudden-death playoff hole.
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Angel Cabrera flips his putter after missing a birdie putt on the second sudden-death playoff hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Angel Cabrera flips his putter after missing a birdie putt on the second sudden-death playoff hole.
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Chairman of The Masters Competition Committee, Fred S. Ridley, watches during the final round of the 2013 Masters Tournament.
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The Masters: Final Round – Chairman of The Masters Competition Committee, Fred S. Ridley, watches during the final round of the 2013 Masters Tournament.
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Adam Scott of Australia makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Adam Scott of Australia makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole.
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Angel Cabrera chips on the first sudden-death playoff hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Angel Cabrera chips on the first sudden-death playoff hole.
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Adam Scott celebrates after he sinks a birdie putt on the 18th hole during regular play.
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The Masters: Final Round – Adam Scott celebrates after he sinks a birdie putt on the 18th hole during regular play.
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Angel Cabrera of Argentina hugs caddie Angel Cabrera Jr. after Cabrera makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole to force the playoff with Adam Scott of Australia.
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The Masters: Final Round – Angel Cabrera of Argentina hugs caddie Angel Cabrera Jr. after Cabrera makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole to force the playoff with Adam Scott of Australia.
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Jason Day of Australia reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th green.
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The Masters: Final Round – Jason Day of Australia reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th green.
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Angel Cabrera of Argentina reacts to a putt on the 12th hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Angel Cabrera of Argentina reacts to a putt on the 12th hole.
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Adam Scott of Australia lines up a putt on the 18th green.
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The Masters: Final Round – Adam Scott of Australia lines up a putt on the 18th green.
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Angel Cabrera of Argentina smiles to his caddie and son Angel Cabrera Jr. after he sinks a birdie putt on the 18th.
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The Masters: Final Round – Angel Cabrera of Argentina smiles to his caddie and son Angel Cabrera Jr. after he sinks a birdie putt on the 18th.
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Tiger Woods of the U.S. stands on the 18th green.
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The Masters: Final Round – Tiger Woods of the U.S. stands on the 18th green.
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Henrik Stenson of Sweden lines up a putt on the third green during the final round.
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The Masters: Final Round – Henrik Stenson of Sweden lines up a putt on the third green during the final round.
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Luke Donald of England hits a shot on the fourth hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Luke Donald of England hits a shot on the fourth hole.
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Vijay Singh of Fiji putts as his caddie watches on the third hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Vijay Singh of Fiji putts as his caddie watches on the third hole.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his second shot on the fourth hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his second shot on the fourth hole.
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Paul Lawrie of Scotland tees off on the fourth hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Paul Lawrie of Scotland tees off on the fourth hole.
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Phil Mickelson of the U.S. walks past the gallery as spectators clap during the final round.
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The Masters: Final Round – Phil Mickelson of the U.S. walks past the gallery as spectators clap during the final round.
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Guan Tianlang of China hits his third shot on the eighth hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Guan Tianlang of China hits his third shot on the eighth hole.
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Jason Day of Australia lifts his club after hitting the ball out of the bunker for an eagle on the second hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Jason Day of Australia lifts his club after hitting the ball out of the bunker for an eagle on the second hole.
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Lee Westwood of England hits a shot on the first hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Lee Westwood of England hits a shot on the first hole.
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Brandt Snedeker of the U.S. tees off on the second hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Brandt Snedeker of the U.S. tees off on the second hole.
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Tiger Woods of the U.S. hits a shot on the second hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Tiger Woods of the U.S. hits a shot on the second hole.
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Angel Cabrera of Argentina tees off on the second hole.
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The Masters: Final Round – Angel Cabrera of Argentina tees off on the second hole.
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Rickie Fowler of the U.S. tees off on the second hole
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The Masters: Final Round – Rickie Fowler of the U.S. tees off on the second hole
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Brandt Snedeker of the United States waves during the third round of the 77th Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday, April 13, in Augusta, Georgia. Click through to see all the shots from the third day and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/12/golf/gallery/masters-round-two/index.html" target="_blank">look back at the second round</a>.
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Brandt Snedeker of the United States waves during the third round of the 77th Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday, April 13, in Augusta, Georgia. Click through to see all the shots from the third day and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/12/golf/gallery/masters-round-two/index.html" target="_blank">look back at the second round</a>.
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The Masters: Round Three – Brandt Snedeker of the United States waves during the third round of the 77th Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday, April 13, in Augusta, Georgia. Click through to see all the shots from the third day and look back at the second round.
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Angel Cabrera of Argentina plays his second shot on the 12th hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Angel Cabrera of Argentina plays his second shot on the 12th hole.
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Jason Day of Australia tees off during the third round.
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The Masters: Round Three – Jason Day of Australia tees off during the third round.
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Adam Scott of Australia plays during the third round.
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The Masters: Round Three – Adam Scott of Australia plays during the third round.
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Vijay Singh watches his approach shot to the first green.
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The Masters: Round Three – Vijay Singh watches his approach shot to the first green.
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Lindsey Vonn watches Tiger Woods of the United States.
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The Masters: Round Three – Lindsey Vonn watches Tiger Woods of the United States.
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Tiger Woods hits a tee shot on the ninth hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Tiger Woods hits a tee shot on the ninth hole.
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Jim Furyk of the United States plays during the third round.
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The Masters: Round Three – Jim Furyk of the United States plays during the third round.
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Charl Schwartzel of South Africa reacts after missing a birdie putt on the eighth hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Charl Schwartzel of South Africa reacts after missing a birdie putt on the eighth hole.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the eighth hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the eighth hole.
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Fans head out to the course for the competition during the third round.
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The Masters: Round Three – Fans head out to the course for the competition during the third round.
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Tiger Woods of the U.S. tees off on the first hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Tiger Woods of the U.S. tees off on the first hole.
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Rickie Fowler of the U.S. hits out of the bunker on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Rickie Fowler of the U.S. hits out of the bunker on the second hole.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his second shot on the first hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his second shot on the first hole.
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Chairman of the Masters Competition Committee Fred S. Ridley addresses the media concerning a two stroke penalty given to Tiger Woods.
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The Masters: Round Three – Chairman of the Masters Competition Committee Fred S. Ridley addresses the media concerning a two stroke penalty given to Tiger Woods.
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Guan Tianlang of China plays during the third round.
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The Masters: Round Three – Guan Tianlang of China plays during the third round.
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Tiger Woods looks on from the practice green before he plays the third round.
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The Masters: Round Three – Tiger Woods looks on from the practice green before he plays the third round.
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Kevin Na of the U.S. lines up a putt on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Kevin Na of the U.S. lines up a putt on the second hole.
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Tim Clark of South Africa hits out of the bunker on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Tim Clark of South Africa hits out of the bunker on the second hole.
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Stewart Cink of the U.S. holds the flag on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Stewart Cink of the U.S. holds the flag on the second hole.
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A man watches the third round of the 2013 Masters Tournament.
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The Masters: Round Three – A man watches the third round of the 2013 Masters Tournament.
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Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark tees off on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark tees off on the second hole.
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Guan Tianlang of China walks with his caddie during the third round.
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The Masters: Round Three – Guan Tianlang of China walks with his caddie during the third round.
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Ryo Ishikawa of Japan waves after making par on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Ryo Ishikawa of Japan waves after making par on the second hole.
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Branden Grace of South Africa hits out of the bunker for eagle on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Three – Branden Grace of South Africa hits out of the bunker for eagle on the second hole.
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Guan Tianlang of China shakes hands with Matteo Manassero of Italy after the second round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 12, in Augusta, Georgia. Click through to see all the shots from the second day and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/11/golf/gallery/masters-round-one/index.html" target="_blank">look back at the first round</a>.
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Guan Tianlang of China shakes hands with Matteo Manassero of Italy after the second round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 12, in Augusta, Georgia. Click through to see all the shots from the second day and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/11/golf/gallery/masters-round-one/index.html" target="_blank">look back at the first round</a>.
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The Masters: Round Two – Guan Tianlang of China shakes hands with Matteo Manassero of Italy after the second round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 12, in Augusta, Georgia. Click through to see all the shots from the second day and look back at the first round.
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Jason Day of Australia putts on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters.
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The Masters: Round Two – Jason Day of Australia putts on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters.
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Fred Couples of the United States hits a shot on the fifth hole.
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The Masters: Round Two – Fred Couples of the United States hits a shot on the fifth hole.
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Marc Leishman of Australia walks up the 18th fairway with his caddie Matthew Kelly.
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The Masters: Round Two – Marc Leishman of Australia walks up the 18th fairway with his caddie Matthew Kelly.
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Jim Furyk of the U.S. plays during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Jim Furyk of the U.S. plays during the second round.
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Angel Cabrera of Argentina hits a tee shot on the second hole during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Angel Cabrera of Argentina hits a tee shot on the second hole during the second round.
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Tiger Woods plays his tee shot on the third hole during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Tiger Woods plays his tee shot on the third hole during the second round.
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Rickie Fowler of the U.S. plays during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Rickie Fowler of the U.S. plays during the second round.
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Tianlang Guan of China walks up the 18th fairway during the second round. Guan was given a one-shot penalty following his second shot on the 17th hole for exceeding the 40-second time limit.
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The Masters: Round Two – Tianlang Guan of China walks up the 18th fairway during the second round. Guan was given a one-shot penalty following his second shot on the 17th hole for exceeding the 40-second time limit.
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Justin Rose of England plays during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Justin Rose of England plays during the second round.
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Patrons walk the fairway during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Patrons walk the fairway during the second round.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays during the second round.
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Dustin Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the eighth hole.
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The Masters: Round Two – Dustin Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the eighth hole.
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Golf fans watch play during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Golf fans watch play during the second round.
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Marc Leishman of Australia plays during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Marc Leishman of Australia plays during the second round.
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Fans watch play in the rain.
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The Masters: Round Two – Fans watch play in the rain.
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Fred Couples of the U.S. tees off on the fifth hole.
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The Masters: Round Two – Fred Couples of the U.S. tees off on the fifth hole.
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Phil Mickelson of the U.S. hits a shot on the fifth hole.
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The Masters: Round Two – Phil Mickelson of the U.S. hits a shot on the fifth hole.
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Dustin Johnson of the U.S. hits a shot on the third hole.
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The Masters: Round Two – Dustin Johnson of the U.S. hits a shot on the third hole.
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Guan Tianlang of China hits a shot from the second fairway.
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The Masters: Round Two – Guan Tianlang of China hits a shot from the second fairway.
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Mark O'Meara and caddie Shane Joel stand on the second fairway.
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The Masters: Round Two – Mark O'Meara and caddie Shane Joel stand on the second fairway.
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South Africa's Trevor Immelman chips onto the second green on April 12.
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The Masters: Round Two – South Africa's Trevor Immelman chips onto the second green on April 12.
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A fan takes cover in the rain during the second round on April 12.
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The Masters: Round Two – A fan takes cover in the rain during the second round on April 12.
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Argentina's Angel Cabrera appears disappointed after missing a putt on the second hole on April 12.
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The Masters: Round Two – Argentina's Angel Cabrera appears disappointed after missing a putt on the second hole on April 12.
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Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain and Paul Lawrie of Scotland during the second round on April 12.
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The Masters: Round Two – Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain and Paul Lawrie of Scotland during the second round on April 12.
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Fiji's Vijay Singh plays from a bunker on the third hole on April 12.
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The Masters: Round Two – Fiji's Vijay Singh plays from a bunker on the third hole on April 12.
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Sergio Garcia of Spain plays during the second round.
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The Masters: Round Two – Sergio Garcia of Spain plays during the second round.
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Matteo Manassero of Italy hits a tee shot on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Two – Matteo Manassero of Italy hits a tee shot on the second hole.
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Paul Lawrie of Scotland walks down the fairway on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Two – Paul Lawrie of Scotland walks down the fairway on the second hole.
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John Merrick of the U.S. hits out of the bunker on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round Two – John Merrick of the U.S. hits out of the bunker on the second hole.
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Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain lines up a putt as his caddie, Jeffrey Paul, looks on from the third green.
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The Masters: Round Two – Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain lines up a putt as his caddie, Jeffrey Paul, looks on from the third green.
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Dustin Johnson of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament on Thursday, April 11, at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Click through to see all the shots from the first day and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/10/golf/gallery/masters-par-3/index.html" target="_blank">look back at the Par 3 Contest</a>.
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Dustin Johnson of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament on Thursday, April 11, at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Click through to see all the shots from the first day and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/10/golf/gallery/masters-par-3/index.html" target="_blank">look back at the Par 3 Contest</a>.
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Photos: The Masters: Round One – Dustin Johnson of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament on Thursday, April 11, at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Click through to see all the shots from the first day and look back at the Par 3 Contest.
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Marc Leishman of Australia smiles during the first round.
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Photos: The Masters: Round One – Marc Leishman of Australia smiles during the first round.
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Sergio Garcia of Spain reacts to a shot.
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Photos: The Masters: Round One – Sergio Garcia of Spain reacts to a shot.
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Phil Mickelson of the U.S. hits his second shot on the 10th hole.
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Photos: The Masters: Round One – Phil Mickelson of the U.S. hits his second shot on the 10th hole.
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George Coetzee of South Africa grabs a club from his bag.
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Photos: The Masters: Round One – George Coetzee of South Africa grabs a club from his bag.
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Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain hits out of a bunker on the 18th hole.
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Photos: The Masters: Round One – Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain hits out of a bunker on the 18th hole.
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Tiger Woods of the U.S. tees off on the 17th hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Tiger Woods of the U.S. tees off on the 17th hole.
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Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain hits a shot from the fifth hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain hits a shot from the fifth hole.
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Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark lines up a putt on the fifth hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark lines up a putt on the fifth hole.
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Francesco Molinari of Italy hits the ball on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Francesco Molinari of Italy hits the ball on the second hole.
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Marc Leishman of Australia hits a shot.
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The Masters: Round One – Marc Leishman of Australia hits a shot.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to a missed chip for birdie on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to a missed chip for birdie on the second hole.
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Justin Rose of England hits the ball during the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – Justin Rose of England hits the ball during the first round.
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Tiger Woods hits a shot.
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The Masters: Round One – Tiger Woods hits a shot.
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Tianlang Guan of China tees off on the second hole during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 11 in Augusta, Georgia. Guan is the youngest competitor -- at the age of 14 years and five months -- in the 80 years of the tournament, beating the previous record held by then 16-year-old Matteo Manassero.
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The Masters: Round One – Tianlang Guan of China tees off on the second hole during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 11 in Augusta, Georgia. Guan is the youngest competitor -- at the age of 14 years and five months -- in the 80 years of the tournament, beating the previous record held by then 16-year-old Matteo Manassero.
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Russell Henley of the U.S. plays during the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – Russell Henley of the U.S. plays during the first round.
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Bubba Watson of the U.S. reacts after teeing off on the fourth hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Bubba Watson of the U.S. reacts after teeing off on the fourth hole.
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Tiger Woods and Scott Piercy of the U.S. walk together during the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – Tiger Woods and Scott Piercy of the U.S. walk together during the first round.
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Luke Donald of England tees off on the fourth hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Luke Donald of England tees off on the fourth hole.
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Tiger Woods looks at the green from the second hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Tiger Woods looks at the green from the second hole.
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Luke Donald of England hits his second shot on the fifth hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Luke Donald of England hits his second shot on the fifth hole.
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Kevin Na of the U.S. plays during the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – Kevin Na of the U.S. plays during the first round.
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Jim Furyk of the U.S. plays during the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – Jim Furyk of the U.S. plays during the first round.
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Ian Poulter of England pauses during the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – Ian Poulter of England pauses during the first round.
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Tiger Woods tees off on the third hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Tiger Woods tees off on the third hole.
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Stewart Cink of the U.S. plays during the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – Stewart Cink of the U.S. plays during the first round.
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Skier Lindsey Vonn watches Tiger Woods play the first hole. Vonn and Woods have said they are dating.
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The Masters: Round One – Skier Lindsey Vonn watches Tiger Woods play the first hole. Vonn and Woods have said they are dating.
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Tiger Woods hits a shot on the first hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Tiger Woods hits a shot on the first hole.
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Left to right: Ian Poulter of England, Steven Fox and Bubba Watson of the U.S. walk up the fairway on the first hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Left to right: Ian Poulter of England, Steven Fox and Bubba Watson of the U.S. walk up the fairway on the first hole.
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Bubba Watson tees off on the second hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Bubba Watson tees off on the second hole.
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U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn attends the first round.
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Photos: The Masters: Round One – U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn attends the first round.
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Charl Schwartzel of South Africa hits a shot from behind a tree on the first hole.
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Photos: The Masters: Round One – Charl Schwartzel of South Africa hits a shot from behind a tree on the first hole.
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David Lynn of England, right, stands next to his caddie Wayne Hussellbury at the first hole.
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Photos: The Masters: Round One – David Lynn of England, right, stands next to his caddie Wayne Hussellbury at the first hole.
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Brandt Snedeker of the United States hits his second shot on the first hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Brandt Snedeker of the United States hits his second shot on the first hole.
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Tom Watson of the United States looks on from the first hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Tom Watson of the United States looks on from the first hole.
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Lee Westwood of England hits his second shot on the first hole.
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The Masters: Round One – Lee Westwood of England hits his second shot on the first hole.
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Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain tees off.
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The Masters: Round One – Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain tees off.
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Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus waves to patrons after he tees off to start the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus waves to patrons after he tees off to start the first round.
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Honorary starter Arnold Palmer looks on after he tees off.
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The Masters: Round One – Honorary starter Arnold Palmer looks on after he tees off.
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Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, left, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player on the course before they tee off.
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The Masters: Round One – Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, left, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player on the course before they tee off.
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The names of honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player are placed into the starters board.
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The Masters: Round One – The names of honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player are placed into the starters board.
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A caddie stands near the first hole before the start of the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – A caddie stands near the first hole before the start of the first round.
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The leaderboard is seen prior to the start of the first round.
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The Masters: Round One – The leaderboard is seen prior to the start of the first round.
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The Masters Tournament is <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2020501-the-masters-green-jacket-is-as-historic-as-the-golfing-greats-who-wear-it" target="_blank">synonymous with the green jacket awarded to each year's winner</a>, but that hasn't stopped some of golf's greatest players from sporting their own stand-out looks at Augusta National Golf Club.<br /><br />Walter Hagen, who won his first professional major in 1914, had a particular panache -- he traveled by limousine and favored snazzy clothes and two-toned shoes. Hagen won 11 professional major championships. Click through the gallery to see more fashion icons.
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The Masters Tournament is <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2020501-the-masters-green-jacket-is-as-historic-as-the-golfing-greats-who-wear-it" target="_blank">synonymous with the green jacket awarded to each year's winner</a>, but that hasn't stopped some of golf's greatest players from sporting their own stand-out looks at Augusta National Golf Club.<br /><br />Walter Hagen, who won his first professional major in 1914, had a particular panache -- he traveled by limousine and favored snazzy clothes and two-toned shoes. Hagen won 11 professional major championships. Click through the gallery to see more fashion icons.
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Masters of fashion – The Masters Tournament is synonymous with the green jacket awarded to each year's winner, but that hasn't stopped some of golf's greatest players from sporting their own stand-out looks at Augusta National Golf Club.

Walter Hagen, who won his first professional major in 1914, had a particular panache -- he traveled by limousine and favored snazzy clothes and two-toned shoes. Hagen won 11 professional major championships. Click through the gallery to see more fashion icons.
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Jimmy Demaret was known for subpar rounds that earned him three Masters titles, but his fashion sense was always above par. Fellow golfers referred to him as "The Wardrobe" because of his loud clothing choices, according to the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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Masters of fashion – Jimmy Demaret was known for subpar rounds that earned him three Masters titles, but his fashion sense was always above par. Fellow golfers referred to him as "The Wardrobe" because of his loud clothing choices, according to the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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Before his name came to mean a beverage of iced tea and lemonade, Arnold Palmer -- and his pompadour -- was still that cool. Palmer is credited with popularizing golf with the masses, and he had the blue-collar swagger to match. Esquire magazine even named him one of the "75 Best Dressed Men of All Time."
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Masters of fashion – Before his name came to mean a beverage of iced tea and lemonade, Arnold Palmer -- and his pompadour -- was still that cool. Palmer is credited with popularizing golf with the masses, and he had the blue-collar swagger to match. Esquire magazine even named him one of the "75 Best Dressed Men of All Time."
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Doug Sanders, one of golf's earliest flamboyant dressers, tees off on the second hole during the 1966 Masters. His knack for lively fabrics earned him the nickname "Peacock of the Fairways."
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Masters of fashion – Doug Sanders, one of golf's earliest flamboyant dressers, tees off on the second hole during the 1966 Masters. His knack for lively fabrics earned him the nickname "Peacock of the Fairways."
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Three-time Masters champion Gary Player earned his "Black Knight" nickname because of his tendency to wear all black on the golf course. The world-class golfer is now 78, and his close-fitting, casual style is still popular among players today.
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Masters of fashion – Three-time Masters champion Gary Player earned his "Black Knight" nickname because of his tendency to wear all black on the golf course. The world-class golfer is now 78, and his close-fitting, casual style is still popular among players today.
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Greg Norman's straw hat, seen here during the 1996 Masters, became part of his signature look. The Aussie earned his nickname "The Shark" because of his aggressive play and "great white" (read: blond) hair. Though he never won the Masters -- he came in second three times -- his clothing line, the Greg Norman Collection, is one of the leading golf-inspired sportswear lines. Its logo? A shark, of course.
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Masters of fashion – Greg Norman's straw hat, seen here during the 1996 Masters, became part of his signature look. The Aussie earned his nickname "The Shark" because of his aggressive play and "great white" (read: blond) hair. Though he never won the Masters -- he came in second three times -- his clothing line, the Greg Norman Collection, is one of the leading golf-inspired sportswear lines. Its logo? A shark, of course.
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Five-time PGA Tour winner Jesper Parnevik shot onto the American golf scene thanks to his flip-brimmed hats and distinct wardrobe designed by Johan Lindeberg. The stylish Swede signed a deal with Cobra Puma Golf in early 2013.
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Masters of fashion – Five-time PGA Tour winner Jesper Parnevik shot onto the American golf scene thanks to his flip-brimmed hats and distinct wardrobe designed by Johan Lindeberg. The stylish Swede signed a deal with Cobra Puma Golf in early 2013.
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The late Payne Stewart played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s and '90s, though his wardrobe of plus-fours and Tam o' Shanter caps recalled a bygone era. Stewart died in a plane crash, along with four others, in 1999. He was inducted posthumously into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Masters of fashion – The late Payne Stewart played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s and '90s, though his wardrobe of plus-fours and Tam o' Shanter caps recalled a bygone era. Stewart died in a plane crash, along with four others, in 1999. He was inducted posthumously into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Ryan Moore, <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2023504-masters-par-3-tournament-2014-results-analysis-and-twitter-reaction" target="_blank">who won the traditional Par 3 Contest at this year's Masters</a>, is known to sport a skinny tie with a cardigan. Here, he waves to the gallery on the second green during the 2010 Masters.
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Masters of fashion – Ryan Moore, who won the traditional Par 3 Contest at this year's Masters, is known to sport a skinny tie with a cardigan. Here, he waves to the gallery on the second green during the 2010 Masters.
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Despite his success on the Japan Golf Tour, Ryo Ishikawa is still trying to find his footing on the American golf stage. The 21-year-old golfer and his flashy trousers and belts always add a little flair to the fairway, as seen here at the 2012 Masters. Ishikawa received his first invitation to play at the Masters when he was 17.
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Masters of fashion – Despite his success on the Japan Golf Tour, Ryo Ishikawa is still trying to find his footing on the American golf stage. The 21-year-old golfer and his flashy trousers and belts always add a little flair to the fairway, as seen here at the 2012 Masters. Ishikawa received his first invitation to play at the Masters when he was 17.
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Britain's Ian Poulter, currently ranked 20th in the world, is as passionate about fashion as he is about golf. "What I wear on and off the course is a huge part of who I am," Poulter said. "I like to be different. I always loved the old pictures of Jack Nicklaus, Payne Stewart and Johnny Miller with the flares, big collars, tartans, no pleat trousers. I thought they were cool. And they still are. My clothes make me feel good." Poulter also runs his own clothing brand, IJP Design.
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Masters of fashion – Britain's Ian Poulter, currently ranked 20th in the world, is as passionate about fashion as he is about golf. "What I wear on and off the course is a huge part of who I am," Poulter said. "I like to be different. I always loved the old pictures of Jack Nicklaus, Payne Stewart and Johnny Miller with the flares, big collars, tartans, no pleat trousers. I thought they were cool. And they still are. My clothes make me feel good." Poulter also runs his own clothing brand, IJP Design.
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You'd be hard-pressed to miss Rickie Fowler on the course in his neon threads. His outfits are color-coordinated, from flat-bill cap to footwear, as seen here during the <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1601544-rickie-fowlers-outfit-steals-day-1-spotlight-at-2013-masters" target="_blank">first round of the 2013 Masters</a>. Fowler is an official sponsor of the sportswear line Puma.
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Masters of fashion – You'd be hard-pressed to miss Rickie Fowler on the course in his neon threads. His outfits are color-coordinated, from flat-bill cap to footwear, as seen here during the first round of the 2013 Masters. Fowler is an official sponsor of the sportswear line Puma.
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<a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2024962-lookmasters-repeat-still-a-long-way-off-for-adam-scott-after-strong-first-round" target="_blank">Defending Masters champion Adam Scott</a> walks off the 18th green during the first round of the Masters on April 10. The No. 2 golfer in the world recently signed a multiyear contract with Japanese retailer UNIQLO. Previously, the clean-cut Aussie endorsed the British luxury brand Burberry.
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Masters of fashion – Defending Masters champion Adam Scott walks off the 18th green during the first round of the Masters on April 10. The No. 2 golfer in the world recently signed a multiyear contract with Japanese retailer UNIQLO. Previously, the clean-cut Aussie endorsed the British luxury brand Burberry.
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Billy Horschel, seen here during the first round of the 2014 Masters, is known for his colorful ensembles. At the 2013 U.S. Open, he wore pants that had octopuses on them.
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Masters of fashion – Billy Horschel, seen here during the first round of the 2014 Masters, is known for his colorful ensembles. At the 2013 U.S. Open, he wore pants that had octopuses on them.
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"Godfather of Soul" James Brown shined shoes and sang songs on Augusta's Broad Street as a child. Despite passing away in 2006, Brown's presence still remains with his statue and music continually drawing visitors.
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"Godfather of Soul" James Brown shined shoes and sang songs on Augusta's Broad Street as a child. Despite passing away in 2006, Brown's presence still remains with his statue and music continually drawing visitors.
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I feel good – "Godfather of Soul" James Brown shined shoes and sang songs on Augusta's Broad Street as a child. Despite passing away in 2006, Brown's presence still remains with his statue and music continually drawing visitors.
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Organizers at Augusta have placed four sensors on each of the greens around the course -- controlled by iPads -- to monitor the temperature, soil moisture and salinity.
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Fingers at the ready – Organizers at Augusta have placed four sensors on each of the greens around the course -- controlled by iPads -- to monitor the temperature, soil moisture and salinity.
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Hungry? Fancy a snack? Then you can't go wrong with Augusta's pimiento cheese sandwiches. They'll set you back just $1.50 and will have you going back for more -- guaranteed.
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Say cheese – Hungry? Fancy a snack? Then you can't go wrong with Augusta's pimiento cheese sandwiches. They'll set you back just $1.50 and will have you going back for more -- guaranteed.
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You might want to leave your cellphone at home if you're going to Augusta. Phones are banned by the organizers and taking photos with any type of camera is prohibited, so best to refrain if you want to keep hold of your ticket.
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Don't say cheese – You might want to leave your cellphone at home if you're going to Augusta. Phones are banned by the organizers and taking photos with any type of camera is prohibited, so best to refrain if you want to keep hold of your ticket.
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The course was closed during World War Two with cattle and turkeys taking over residence as farming took precedence. From 1943 until late 1944, animals ran wild with the produce being sold to local residents. The course was reopened in 1946 after being reconstructed with the help of German prisoners of war.
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Farmville – The course was closed during World War Two with cattle and turkeys taking over residence as farming took precedence. From 1943 until late 1944, animals ran wild with the produce being sold to local residents. The course was reopened in 1946 after being reconstructed with the help of German prisoners of war.
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The Azaleas are back in full bloom after last year's cold snap. Each hole on the course is named after a plant or shrub, while the 61 large Magnolia trees still stand proud either side of the path leading from the entrance to the clubhouse.
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Augusta in bloom – The Azaleas are back in full bloom after last year's cold snap. Each hole on the course is named after a plant or shrub, while the 61 large Magnolia trees still stand proud either side of the path leading from the entrance to the clubhouse.
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Sandy Lyle hosted the Champions Dinner in 1989 where he treated guests to a traditional Scottish Haggis with mashed potatoes and turnips. That was a far cry from the burgers and fries which were on offer when Tiger Woods was in charge in 1998.
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On the menu – Sandy Lyle hosted the Champions Dinner in 1989 where he treated guests to a traditional Scottish Haggis with mashed potatoes and turnips. That was a far cry from the burgers and fries which were on offer when Tiger Woods was in charge in 1998.
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No Australian has ever won The Masters and few will come as close as Greg Norman. Back in 1996, Norman threw away a six-shot lead to lose on the final day as Nick Faldo took the title. A playoff defeat by Larry Mize in 1987 and a missed birdie on the 18th the following year also caused heartache.
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Never for Norman – No Australian has ever won The Masters and few will come as close as Greg Norman. Back in 1996, Norman threw away a six-shot lead to lose on the final day as Nick Faldo took the title. A playoff defeat by Larry Mize in 1987 and a missed birdie on the 18th the following year also caused heartache.
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Into ghosts, spirits and the supernatural? Then head down to Broad Street to have a look at the Haunted Pillar. Legend tells it that the pillar was all that was left standing after a traveling preacher placed a curse on the town. A great storm destroyed all in its wake in the market with only the pillar left standing -- just as the preacher had promised.
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Spooky side of town – Into ghosts, spirits and the supernatural? Then head down to Broad Street to have a look at the Haunted Pillar. Legend tells it that the pillar was all that was left standing after a traveling preacher placed a curse on the town. A great storm destroyed all in its wake in the market with only the pillar left standing -- just as the preacher had promised.
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is one of just two women to have been invited to become members of Augusta in the club's 80 year history. Rice and South Carolina businesswoman Darla Moore will both wear their Green Jackets at this year's tournament.
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Rice at the ready – Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is one of just two women to have been invited to become members of Augusta in the club's 80 year history. Rice and South Carolina businesswoman Darla Moore will both wear their Green Jackets at this year's tournament.
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"In his primary school days a golf club was the same as a cricket bat, tennis racquet or football," Scott Snr. told Queensland's The Courier Mail newspaper. "Whatever he picked up first was good enough."
His father was the first director of golf at Twin Waters Resort and, naturally enough, became his son's coach. He perfected a simple swing technique which Scott has used to devastating effect throughout his career.
"I tried to keep it simple and natural," he said. "As a golf pro, I appreciated the need for solid technique, but I never tried to cloud his mind with too many technical thoughts."
Battling demons
In 1996, at the age of 17, Scott enrolled at Kooralbyn International School south of Brisbane, a school with a renowned golf program.
His teacher Peter Claughton told Australian media that Scott had been a cut above the other golfing students.
"Adam was switched on and organised. He knew all about golf courses all over the world, the great players, the touring pros and what other amateurs were doing," Claughton said.
"He was single-minded and talked about what he wanted to do. On weekends, he'd plan exactly what he was doing. He wasn't a kid to just hit balls on the practice range. He'd always work on something specific."
From there, the golf prodigy went on to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, turning professional in 2000. Since then, it has been a steady climb.
He has won nine PGA Tour events, eight on the European tour, four on the Asian tour, one Sunshine Tour title and three PGA Tour of Australasia competitions.
Scott has always idolized Australian golfing giant Greg Norman -- nicknamed was the Great White Shark -- whose defeat in at the U.S. Masters in 1996 became a defining national moment in Australia.
Scott is now being viewed as an avenging angel for Norman's defeat from a seemingly unbeatable position.
"Australia is a proud sporting nation," Scott told a press conference following his Masters victory. "And this is one notch in the belt that we had never go."
He then paid tribute to Norman, his childhood idol.
"It was one guy who inspired a nation of golfers, and that is Greg Norman," Scott said. "Part of this definitely belongs to him."
Scott has also had to battle his demons on the golf course, which was epitomized by his stunning capitulation at last year's Open Championship at Royal Lytham in England.
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Going into the final round with a four-shot lead, a disastrous run of four straight bogeys from the 15th hole saw him finish one shot adrift of former world No. 1 Ernie Els. The young Australian wore a haunted look in the post-match press conference that suggested the experience would permanently scar his sporting psyche.
But as with many great Australian sportsmen and sportswomen down the years, Scott's battling determination gave him the last laugh.