The Masters, opening round

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Apr 8, 2011

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HE’S STILL GOT IT: Arnold Palmer drives the ceremonial first tee shot down the middle of the fairway to kick off the first round of the 2011 Masters. Getty Images

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NOT TO BE OUTDONE: The Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, follows Palmer’s opening shot with a beautiful drive of his own. AFP/Getty Images

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LUCK OF THE IRISH: Rory McIlroy shakes hands with his caddie, JP Fitzgerald, after finishing with a 7-under par 65 in the first round, good enough for a share of the lead. Getty Images

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REIGN OF SPAIN: Co-leader Alvaro Quiros of Spain tips his cap after completing his first round 65. AP

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FLOWER POWER: Phil Mickelson hits his second shot from the azaleas after missing the 13th fairway. AP

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SWEET 16: Spectators enjoy first round play at the 16th hole. AP

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POND-ERING HIS NEXT SHOT: Tiger Woods walks to the 15th green. Getty Images

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BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY: Adam Scott of Australia watches a shot from the rough on the first hole. Getty Images

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ACTION JACKSON: Ben Crenshaw (right) walks to the first green with Carl Jackson, who is caddying in his 50th Masters tournament. REUTERS

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FISH OUT OF WATER: England’s Ross Fisher approaches the 15th green. REUTERS

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OVERPASS: A spectator wears a hat covered in Masters passes from years’ past. AFP/Getty Images

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FIRST OFFENDER: Tiger Woods reacts to a missed putt on the first green of his opening round. Getty Images

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