Woods was given a tour of the presidential mansion by aide, Marvin Nicholson, who used to caddy at the Augusta National course, the site of the recent Masters Tournament.

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Here are a few facts about Brian Gay:

* Gay turned pro in 1994

* He has one PGA win, at the 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic in Cancun

* Gay was born in Ft. Worth, Texas

* He attended the University of Florida

* His father was a scratch golfer and played for the All-Army team

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The 23-year-old aced the 17th on Thursday and repeated the feat on Friday. Said Todd, “It’s just pure disbelief. It was a stroke of good luck, twice in a row. I guess it’s like catching lightning in a bottle.”

The last time a player hit two aces in the same tournament during a PGA-sanctioned event was in 2004 when Graham Marsh did it during the Senior British Open.

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Tom Watson, the two-time defending champion, will head a professional field of 70 players, including Tom Kite (pictured above), Hal Irwin, Fuzzy Zoeller, and Craig Stadler.

The Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am will be televised Friday on the Golf Channel from 1230pm to 230pm and on NBC Saturday and Sunday from 4pm – 6pm and 1pm – 3pm, respectively.

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The 2009 Masters Tournament may be history, with 39-year-old Angel Cabrera from Argentina taking the green jacket, but just how much do you know about the lowest-ranked player to ever win the Masters?

* Cabrera, who regularly plays on the European Tour, has two PGA wins–the 2009 Masters and the 2007 US Open

* Cabrera is nicknamed “El Pato,” the duck

* Cabrera has five wins on the European Tour

* He turned pro in 1989

* Cabrera is married with two sons, one of whom periodically caddies for his dad

* Cabrera makes his home in Cordoba, Argentina

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It was a tough second round today at the Masters Tournament in Augusta. Just ask Ernie Els or Stewart Cink. They were just two of the top players that failed to make the cut and qualify for this weekend’s rounds three and four. Others going home include 2007 Masters champion, Zach Johnson and K J Choi. Some of the older players also have played their last Masters round, at least for this season. Veterans not qualifying for the final rounds include Greg Norman, whose good showing in the British Open last year delighted golf fans, Fred Couples, and Fuzzy Zoeller, who says this will be his last Masters.

Still there are plenty of interesting side stories to keep golfing fans tuned in. Can Tiger Woods rebound from two lackluster early rounds to challenge for the title. Can current co-leader, Kenny Perry (at 48) become the oldest player to win the Masters? We’ll just have to watch and see.

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PGA pros all over the country are offering free 10-minute golf lessons during the month of May. Last year, more than 6600 pros gave more than 115,000 lessons.

To find a participating course near you, visit the PGA’s “Free Golf Lesson” Web site.

Admittedly, there’s a limit to how much you can learn in 10 minutes, but it’s a great way to see if golf lessons are for you or to concentrate on one aspect of your game.

^{(photo of Palm Beach Gardens golfer, Denis Johnson getting a lesson from PGA Pro John Kasper © Newscom.com)}

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The 2009 Master Tournament begins next week. It’s time to brush up on our Masters trivia. For instance, just how much do you know about the distinctive Masters green jacket? Below are just a few facts about the green jacket:

1. The green jacket originated in 1937 as a way for visitors to be able to identify members who could give them information and directions. This first jacket was made of wool and not a big hit with the club membership.

2. The jacket was first awarded to the tournament winner in 1949, to Sam Snead.

3. The winner takes the jacket home with him for one year, returning it to the club when he returns the following year. The jacket is then stored at the club and the winner may wear it when he is at the club.

4. Unless his size changes dramatically, a multiple winner will keep the same jacket.

5. It is the tournament custom that the previous year’s winner assists the new winner in donning his jacket.

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For golfers, spring begins with the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Course in Augusta Georgia. The course is already getting ready for the 2009 tournament, to be held April 6-12. To get you in the spirit of the Masters, here are a few facts about the event:

The first event was held in 1934, with Horton Smith winning the tournament.

The Masters was originally called the Augusta National Invitational Tournament.

Horton won $1500; last year’s winner, Zach Johnson took home $1.3 million.

No tournament was held during WWII (1943-1945). Chickens and turkeys were raised on the grounds to support the war effort.

Jack Nicklaus has the most Masters victories (six); Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods both have four.

Jack Nicklaus was the oldest player to win the Masters (his sixth win in 1986); Tiger Woods was the youngest (in 1997).^{(photo © flickr user: pocketwiley/cc license)}

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