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Small wonder that green is the official Masters color.
As the giddy madness finally started to subside as they stood at the 18th green, a very mature thought raced through the mind of one of the youngest players in the Masters field.
Rickie Fowler sauntered over to another first-timer in the event, Austrialia's Jason Day, and offered a grown-up observation that belied their very few years. Nearby stood fellow young 'un and playing partner Rory McIlroy.
"You know, this is a pretty cool place to be," Fowler said.
Pretty good piece of perspective for three guys whose combined age -- 66 -- is less than some past champions hanging around this week, like, say, Jack Nicklaus.
"We were just sitting there kind of enjoying it, and kind of out looking...
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