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Palmer to skip opening tee shot at Masters (The Associated Press)

FILE - In this April 9, 2015, file photo, Arnold Palmer hits an honorary tee shot before the first r …

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Arnold Palmer will be on the first tee to help start the Masters this year - but without his golf clubs.

Palmer said Tuesday he has told Augusta National he will not be hitting the ceremonial tee shot to start the Masters this year. Palmer, a four-time Masters champion, has had that role since 2007. Jack Nicklaus joined him in 2010 and Gary Player was added in 2012.