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Masters offers a major learning curve for most players

Few able to win quickly at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, tees off on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. - photo by Matt Slocum

0409McIlroy — Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, tees off on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. - photo by Matt Slocum

AUGUSTA — Tiger Woods was the exception. Ben Crenshaw was closer to the rule. Woods joined up with Crenshaw to play the back nine Wednesday on the final day of practice for a Masters that is shaping up as a mystery in many ways.

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