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In this April 6, 2016 photo, Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne smiles during a news conference at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. Payne announced Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, that he is retiring as chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Billy Payne retiring as Masters, Augusta National chairman

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Augusta National sues to stop auction of green jackets

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2015, file photo, Jordan Spieth wears his green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. Spieth understands perfectly what is at stake in the final major championship of the year, the PGA Championship. A victory would make the 24-year-old Texan only the sixth player, and the youngest by about six months over Tiger Woods, to capture the career Grand Slam. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

PGA Championship, Grand Slam capsules

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Jordan Spieth, right, and Rory McIlroy, from Northern Ireland, talk before teeing off on the 14th hole during the first round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Thomas Pieters takes 1-shot lead at Firestone

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Jordan Spieth of the United States kisses the trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England, Sunday July 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Final major for Grand Slam not easy to attain

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Matt Kuchar of the United States on the 18th green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championship, at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

The Latest: American flag flying high over England

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British Open player capsules

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

US Open player capsules

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Lee Westwood, of England, hits from a bunker on the second hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Best without a major? Westwood alone in his class

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, reacts after making his birdie putt on the 18th green to win the Masters golf tournament after a playoff Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Sergio Garcia wins the Masters, ends drought at the majors

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Ross Fisher of England, hits a shot on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

The Latest: Garcia wins 1st major title at the Masters

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Sergio Garcia, of Spain, reacts after making his birdie putt on the 18th green to win the Masters golf tournament after a playoff Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Sergio Garcia wins Masters, beats Justin Rose in a playoff

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Dustin Johnson hits from a bunker on the 10th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Dustin Johnson withdraws from Masters with back injury

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa, high fives Jacob Immelman on the ninth hole during the par three competition at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Popularity of Masters Par 3 aces out honorary invitees

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Fans stand under a tree during the par three competition at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Johnson’s injury, wild weather bring uncertainty to Masters

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Dustin Johnson smiles on the seventh green during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Dustin Johnson, No. 1 and headed in the right direction

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Fans leave the course after a weather warning was issued during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Monday, April 3, 2017, in Augusta, Ga.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Fleetwood returns to Masters, this time as a player

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Ernie Els, of South Africa, hits on the driving range during practice for the Masters golf tournament Monday, April 3, 2017, in Augusta, Ga.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Ernie Els gearing up for what could be his last Masters

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 26, 2017, file photo, Dustin Johnson waves to the gallery after a birdie putt on the sixth hole during semifinal play at the Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament at Austin County Club in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

A capsule look at a dozen top contenders at the Masters

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2017, file photo, Tiger Woods reacts on the 11th hole during the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Woods won’t play in the Masters for the third time in the last four years, announcing Friday night, March 31, 2017, on his website that rehabilitation on his back didn’t allow him enough time to get ready. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Tiger Woods decides to sit out another Masters

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press