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All Eyes on Tiger as Masters Kicks Off

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 9, 2009 1:08 PM CDT

(Newser) – Arnold Palmer stepped up to the first tee this morning in Augusta, Ga., and got the Masters started, launching a four-day frenzy of speculation about whether Tiger Woods is completely recovered from knee surgery. Palmer, the major tournament’s honorary starter, drove his shot up the right side of the fairway, Golf.com reports. “What can you say?” the 79-year-old legend told the Augusta Chronicle. “I made contact.”

Tiger Woods walks past his golf bag while practicing for the Masters yesterday in Augusta, Ga.
Tiger Woods walks past his golf bag while practicing for the Masters yesterday in Augusta, Ga.   (AP Photo)
Former champion and honorary starter Arnold Palmer reacts after his tee shot on the first hole before the first round of the Masters today in Augusta, Ga.
Former champion and honorary starter Arnold Palmer reacts after his tee shot on the first hole before the first round of the Masters today in Augusta, Ga.   (AP Photo)
Augusta National Golf Club member Fred Ridley, left, watches as former Masters champion and honorary starter Arnold Palmer prepares to tee off on the first hole today.
Augusta National Golf Club member Fred Ridley, left, watches as former Masters champion and honorary starter Arnold Palmer prepares to tee off on the first hole today.   (AP Photo)
Tiger Woods practices on the driving range at Augusta National Golf Club yesterday.
Tiger Woods practices on the driving range at Augusta National Golf Club yesterday.   (AP Photo)
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