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Harig: Jack II's front row seat to Masters history

The iconic "Yes, sir!" call by Verne Lundquist is among the enduring sights and sounds of the 1986 Masters, a scene frozen in time as Jack Nicklaus held up his putter, a knowing grin coming across his face, the ball diving into the cup.

For the first time, the legendary golfer led at Augusta National, the ground shaking in wonder and amazement with that birdie putt on the 17th hole, an improbable victory unfolding before a mesmerized audience. And off to the side stood a tall, blond kid, all of 24 years old, his heart pounding through his white jumpsuit, awash in every imaginable emotion that he didn't dare let out.