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With a wave and smile, Lee Elder helps open the Masters Lee Elder waves with Gary Player before the ceremonial first tee the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (Source: AP Photo/Matt Slocum) By Associated Press | April 8, 2021 at 9:21 AM CDT - Updated April 8 at 5:51 PM AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The applause started when Lee Elder’s golf cart began moving toward the first tee. It only got louder when he arrived and slowly made his way to his seat. And moments later, Masters Chairman Fred Ridley said words 46 years in the making. �...

Masters: Augusta National plays through debate over Georgia voting law The azaleas are beginning to pop as Jordan Spieth chips to the 13th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com Cameron Champ watches his tee shot on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Charlie Riedel The azaleas are beginning to pop as Dustin Johnson...

increase font size Masters notebook: With a wave and smile, Lee Elder helps open the tournament There may have only been hundreds of people to applaud, but Lee Elder – the first Black man to play the Masters – gets a roaring reception to open the Masters. Associated Press Share Honorary starter Lee Elder, left, gestures as he is introduced and applauded by honorary starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, right, before the ceremonial tee shots to begin the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday. Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via...

Masters chairman addresses Georgia's new voting law Published  article AUGUSTA, Ga. - While a tempest brews outside Magnolia Lane over Georgia’s voting rights law, Augusta National would prefer to keep the focus on blooming azaleas, pimento cheese sandwiches and tricky greens. That strategy has served the home of the Masters well in previous debates over efforts to keep out Black and female members. So, it was no surprise when Chairman Fred Ridley played through any attempt Wednesday to ensnare his club in another contentious issue. "We realize that views and opinions on this law differ, ...

Augusta National plays through debate over Ga voting law PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer April 7, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 12 1of12The azaleas are beginning to pop as Jordan Spieth chips to the 13th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)Curtis Compton/APShow MoreShow Less 2of12Cameron Champ watches his tee shot on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Augusta, Ga.Charlie Riedel/APS...