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PHOTOS: Incredible Masters shots from the 1950s and 1960s, by Sports Illustrated

March 30, 2017

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Players' bags during the 1954 Masters.

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On April 11, 1954, patrons wait by the 18th green.

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Byron Nelson tees off on the 11th hole with Ben Hogan looking on during Sunday of the 1954 Masters at Augusta National.

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Dutch Harrison putts on the 18th green at Augusta National on Sunday, April 11, 1954.

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Ben Hogan watches his shot during the 1957 Masters.

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Ben Hogan at the 1957 Masters.

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The 1957 Champions Dinner, with Augusta co-founder Bobby Jones.

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Ben Hogan signs autographs for fans on April 6, 1957.

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Ben Hogan (left, in black) chats with the media in the Augusta National clubhouse on April 6, 1957.

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Patrons walk the grounds of Augusta.

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Arnold Palmer putts during the opening day of the 1960 Masters.

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An aerial shot of the 16th hole at Augusta National Golf Club taken during the 1960 Masters.

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Arnie, who went on to win four green jackets, laces up his shoe during the 1960 Masters.

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Ben Hogan plays an approach during the 1960 Masters.

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Arnold Palmer signs his scorecard on April 9, 1960.

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An aerial shot of the 18th hole at Augusta National Golf Club taken during the 1960 Masters.

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Don January watches a shot during the 1962 Masters.

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Patrons battle the rain during the 1962 Masters.

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Arnie takes a powerful swing during the 1962 Masters.

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Arnold Palmer watches a putt during the 1966 Masters.

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Jack Nicklaus on Friday of the 1966 Masters.

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Jack Nicklaus reacts to missing a putt on the 18th green on Sunday of the 1966 Masters.

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Doug Sanders, in head-to-toe red, during the 1966 Masters.

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Roberto De Vicenzo signed an incorrect scorecard at the 1968 Masters, which kept him out of a playoff.

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Jack Nicklaus watches his shot from the rough during Round 1 of the 1969 Masters.