The Masters: Wednesday's Practice Round

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The Masters: Wednesday's Practice Round

The Masters: Photos from Wednesday's practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, April 8, 2009.

Tiger Woods catches a club from caddie Steve Williams on the first hole.

Tiger Woods follows his drive as he tees off on the 2nd hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 8, 2009..

Arnold Palmer waves from the balcony of his cabin to the crowds of spectators waiting to put their chairs out on the Par 3 course.

Yoshi Morimoto, from Japan, reads while he waits near empty chairs on the Par 3 course.

Sporting the signature green look of the Masters itself, Justin Rose of England tees off on the first hole.

The gallery lines both sides of the #7 fairway as Tiger Woods (far left) and Robert Karlsson pass by azaleas in full bloom on their way to the par-3 7th green.

Spectators stake their claim to prime spots out on the Par 3 course.

Woods makes his way down the #2 fairway after hitting his shot.

Luke Donald of England follows through on his chip shot on the second hole.

Maintenance crews prepare the 8th hole on the Par 3 course.

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tries to keep warm on the first fairway.

Jim Furyk, dressed to guard against the chilly morning temperatures, prepares to hit on the first fairway.

Caddie Steve Williams grabs a club from Tiger Woods' golf bag.

Geoff Ogilvy of Australia chips to the second hole.

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Tiger Woods catches a club from caddie Steve Williams on the first hole.

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