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Moving tribute for Arnold Palmer at the Masters

Augusta National Golf Club chairman Billy Payne and Kathleen Palmer drape a green jacket over a chair in honor of the late Arnold Palmer during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National.
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Billy Payne and Kathleen Palmer drape a green jacket over a chair in honor of the late Arnold Palmer during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National.
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A worker places the name plates of Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus along the first hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National.
A worker places the name plates of Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus along the first hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National.
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Jack Nicklaus (left) greets Gary Player as Augusta National Golf Club chairman Billy Payne looks on.
Jack Nicklaus (left) greets Gary Player as Augusta National Golf Club chairman Billy Payne looks on.
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Gary Player (left) and Jack Nicklaus (right) wipe tears from their eyes during a ceremony honoring the life of the late Arnold Palmer.
Gary Player (left) and Jack Nicklaus (right) wipe tears from their eyes during a ceremony honoring the life of the late Arnold Palmer.
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Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus wipes his eyes as Gary Player looks on during the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2017 Masters.
Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus wipes his eyes as Gary Player looks on during the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2017 Masters.
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Jack Nicklaus tips his cap to the sky in honor of the late Arnold Palmer.
Jack Nicklaus tips his cap to the sky in honor of the late Arnold Palmer.
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Jack Nicklaus hits his ceremonial tee shot on the first hole.
Jack Nicklaus hits his ceremonial tee shot on the first hole.
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Gary Player hits a ceremonial tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Masters
Gary Player hits a ceremonial tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Masters
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Honorary starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus take part in the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2017 Masters.
Honorary starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus take part in the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2017 Masters.
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Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus (right), Gary Player (left) and Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club William Porter 'Billy' Payne take part in the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2017 Masters.
Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus (right), Gary Player (left) and Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club William Porter 'Billy' Payne take part in the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2017 Masters.
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Patrons make their way out on to the course before the start of the first round of the 2017 Masters.
Patrons make their way out on to the course before the start of the first round of the 2017 Masters.
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An "Arnold's Army" pin is displayed on a Green Jacket during the first round of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 692253997 ORIG FILE ID: 665237732
An "Arnold's Army" pin is displayed on a Green Jacket during the first round of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 692253997 ORIG FILE ID: 665237732
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