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Jack Nicklaus strikes his drive to get the tournament underway. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Nicklaus, Gary Player and Lee Elder pose with Chairman Fred Ridley. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Gary Player gives high fives to the patrons around the first tee. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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Patrick Reed searches for his ball amongst the Azaleas. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Justin Rose leads at seven under after a clinical opening round display. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Xander Schauffele and his caddie seem to be in disagreement over the direction of the wind. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Tommy Fleetwood, who had a hole-in-one on Thursday, plays from a bunker surrounded by Augusta's flower beds.PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Matt Jones opened his account with a two-over round.PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Tyrrell Hatton ponders his round at the 18th. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Bryson DeChambeau hits an iron on the 13th hole. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Adam Scott launches a drive during his opening two-over-par 74.

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A bee gets a better look at one of the course's Azaleas.PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Jason Day was slow out of the blocks with a five-over-par round. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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The 13th green pictured through the trees. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Marc Leishman acknowledges the patrons during his up-and-down first round. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Bryson DeChambeau reflects on another disappointing opening round at the Masters. PHOTO: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

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Rory McIlroy once again found himself at odds with Augusta National during his four-over round on Thursday. PHOTO: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

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Phil Mickelson, sunnies and all, watches the honorary starters get proceedings underway. PHOTO: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

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A Masters champion amongst the Azaleas. PHOTO: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

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Cam Smith watches his drive closely on his way to a 74. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Brendon Todd's putter was levetating during his opening round. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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Cam Smith lines up a putt with his flowing locks hit by the sun. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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Jon Rahm alerts those ahead as to the direction of his drive off the 7th tee. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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Despite some awkward stances, Brooks Koepka looked largely unhindered by his surgically repaired knee. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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A picture perfect hole and picture perfect backswing from Adam Scott. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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The Jordan Spieth comeback trail continues after opening with a one-under 71. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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A button from a green jacket, something all of the players will hope to touch come Sunday. PHOTO: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Jack Nicklaus strikes his drive to get the tournament underway. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Nicklaus, Gary Player and Lee Elder pose with Chairman Fred Ridley. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Gary Player gives high fives to the patrons around the first tee. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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Patrick Reed searches for his ball amongst the Azaleas. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Justin Rose leads at seven under after a clinical opening round display. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Xander Schauffele and his caddie seem to be in disagreement over the direction of the wind. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Tommy Fleetwood, who had a hole-in-one on Thursday, plays from a bunker surrounded by Augusta's flower beds.PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Matt Jones opened his account with a two-over round.PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Tyrrell Hatton ponders his round at the 18th. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Bryson DeChambeau hits an iron on the 13th hole. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Adam Scott launches a drive during his opening two-over-par 74.

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A bee gets a better look at one of the course's Azaleas.PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Jason Day was slow out of the blocks with a five-over-par round. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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The 13th green pictured through the trees. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Marc Leishman acknowledges the patrons during his up-and-down first round. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Bryson DeChambeau reflects on another disappointing opening round at the Masters. PHOTO: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

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Rory McIlroy once again found himself at odds with Augusta National during his four-over round on Thursday. PHOTO: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

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Phil Mickelson, sunnies and all, watches the honorary starters get proceedings underway. PHOTO: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

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A Masters champion amongst the Azaleas. PHOTO: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

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Cam Smith watches his drive closely on his way to a 74. PHOTO: Augusta National.

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Brendon Todd's putter was levetating during his opening round. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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Cam Smith lines up a putt with his flowing locks hit by the sun. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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Jon Rahm alerts those ahead as to the direction of his drive off the 7th tee. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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Despite some awkward stances, Brooks Koepka looked largely unhindered by his surgically repaired knee. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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A picture perfect hole and picture perfect backswing from Adam Scott. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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The Jordan Spieth comeback trail continues after opening with a one-under 71. PHOTO: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

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A button from a green jacket, something all of the players will hope to touch come Sunday. PHOTO: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

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Gallery: Masters Round One

The Masters got underway this morning with the ceremonial opening tee shots hit by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, alongside Lee Elder. Here are the best images from day one, where Justin Rose leads.

Gallery: Masters Round One

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Apr 9 2021 12:42PM

The Masters got underway this morning with the ceremonial opening tee shots hit by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, alongside Lee Elder. Here are the best images from day one, where Justin Rose leads.

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