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Despite windy weather, gratitude abounds during opening round of the Masters
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Jack Nicklaus looks up to the sky to honor Arnold Palmer before hitting an honorary first tee shot for the ceremonial start of the first round of the Masters on Thursday in Augusta. - photo by David J. Phillip
AUGUSTA — The wind gusts at Augusta National’s Amen Corner on Thursday ripped hats off the heads of patrons. Golfers stepped away from their balls three and four times, often bringing the pace of play to a halt. Bathroom lines were moving even slower.
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