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Masters 2017: Stories, photos, news you can use

Fans relax and watch the practice rounds along the first fairway at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday.
Fans relax and watch the practice rounds along the first fairway at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday.
April 3, 2017

The focus of the golf world will be on Augusta National Golf Club this week during The Masters.

Here’s a look at some of the AJC’s early coverage of The Masters:

> News you can use: 5 facts to know before play begins

> Hungry?: 5 foods you'll find at the Masters

> Steve Hummer: Remind me again, who won last year's Masters?

> Sunday on the course: Junior golfers kick off Masters week

> Photos: Sunday in Augusta

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