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Billy Payne's first official tournament-week act as Masters chairman was to announce that Arnold Palmer would assume the role of honorary starter and hit the ceremonial first tee shot Thursday morning.
2007 Masters News
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
New, old try to end Europe's drought
Just over a decade ago, a standard question in pre-Masters Tournament interview sessions was: When are Americans going to take the tournament back from the Europeans?
Full StoryChairman to give first address today
In a December interview, Augusta National Golf Club and Masters Tournament Chairman Billy Payne spoke on key issues, which likely will come up in his 'State of the Masters' speech.
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With a little help from their friends
Call it home-field advantage. Call it an added burden of performing well.
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Mickelson brings double drivers back
The double-driver strategy will be back in play for Phil Mickelson at the Masters Tournament.
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Woods' focus is clearer this year
Tiger Woods walks the fairways at Augusta National Golf Club this year with thoughts of a promising future.
Full StoryPalmer's opening shot adds magic to Masters
Everything makes sense here. From crowd control to course conditions, Augusta National Golf Club gets it right or they get right on making it right.
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Who will step up on Sunday?
To the next generation of great golfers, Tiger Woods asked a simple question Tuesday.
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Harrington still shoots for Par-3
Padraig Harrington doesn't own any green jackets despite winning twice at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Players ache to be in game
Fred Couples arrived at Augusta National Golf Club in the early evening Tuesday to attend the Champions Dinner, held annually in the clubhouse library.
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Journey to Masters was long for first competitor from India
The bootleg videotapes usually found their way into Jeev Milkha Singh's VCR about a month after the Masters Tournament winner slipped the green jacket over his shoulders.
Full StoryAugusta National aids community
Besides staging one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf, the Augusta National Golf Club has made other noteworthy contributions.
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Professionals enjoy day off with play
It's not just what the Masters Tournament has that makes it so popular with participants. It's also what it doesn't have - a pro-am.
Full StoryHow a pro-am works
The Masters Tournament doesn't hold pro-ams, but the PGA Tour does, and it's serious business.
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Georgian achieves boyhood dream
Dave Womack has a daily reminder of the Masters Tournament fixed to the wall of his home in the Atlanta suburbs.
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Diary: Early crowd is weird, exciting
Troy Matteson, a three-time All-American at Georgia Tech, charged at the end of his rookie season on the PGA Tour to qualify for his first Masters Tournament based on his money list ranking. The 27-year-old Alpharetta resident has agreed to share his daily thoughts with The Augusta Chronicle during his Masters debut.
Full StoryMasters notebook
GOOD TIMING: Brett Quigley is about to do something to which a lot of fathers can relate.
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Fans corner
YOU MISSED A SPOT: An addition to the course this year focuses more on cleanliness than golf: the napkin.
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Rock Fore! Dough scores new talent
Under dark skies that never delivered on their threats, Augusta proved that Blowfish or no fish, it's always ready to Rock Fore! Dough.
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