Adam Scott had a good day as he began his title defense at the Masters, carding a 3-under-par 69.
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Adam Scott had a good day as he began his title defense at the Masters, carding a 3-under-par 69.
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Arnold Palmer, left, and Jack Nicklaus, right, were honorary starters Thursday.
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Arnold Palmer, left, and Jack Nicklaus, right, were honorary starters Thursday.
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American Stewart Cink was in the first pair that teed off early Thursday morning at Augusta.
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American Stewart Cink was in the first pair that teed off early Thursday morning at Augusta.
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That's Sweden's Jonas Blixt close to the fans and pond. He shot an impressive 2-under 70.
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That's Sweden's Jonas Blixt close to the fans and pond. He shot an impressive 2-under 70.
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Blixt's higher-profile countryman Henrik Stenson has yet to get going in 2014.
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Blixt's higher-profile countryman Henrik Stenson has yet to get going in 2014.
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No wonder his head is down. Jason Dufner, paired with Scott, fired an 8-over 80.
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No wonder his head is down. Jason Dufner, paired with Scott, fired an 8-over 80.
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Former No. 1 Rory McIlroy, seen here, and Scott were the pre-tournament favorites according to some British bookmakers. McIlroy said he was happy with his 1-under.
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Former No. 1 Rory McIlroy, seen here, and Scott were the pre-tournament favorites according to some British bookmakers. McIlroy said he was happy with his 1-under.
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Phil Mickelson is seeking a fourth title at Augusta but struggled at the seventh hole, hitting a triple bogey.
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Phil Mickelson is seeking a fourth title at Augusta but struggled at the seventh hole, hitting a triple bogey.
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Two-time Masters champion Tom Watson didn't have his best day at Augusta, hitting seven bogeys and a double bogey as part of a 78.
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Two-time Masters champion Tom Watson didn't have his best day at Augusta, hitting seven bogeys and a double bogey as part of a 78.
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No, world No. 1 Tiger Woods isn't playing at the Masters. He's out following back surgery.
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No, world No. 1 Tiger Woods isn't playing at the Masters. He's out following back surgery.
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