Photos: Pro Golf in Tucson: First Round of Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament
Pro golfers played their first rounds in the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021. The tournament continues this weekend.
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Phil Mickelson tees off on the 2nd hole in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021.
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Phil Mickelson reacts to his put on the 2nd hole in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021.
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Jim Furyk reacts to his missed put on the 6th hole in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021.
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Jim Furyk lines up his shot on the 8th hole in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort on Feb. 26, 2021.
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A group of fans cheer on Phil Mickelson after he tees off from the 7th hole in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021.
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Ernie Els hits his ball out of the sand along the 10th hole fairway in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021.
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Mike Weir tees off on the 17th hole in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021.
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Fred Couples watches his ball land on the 2nd hole green in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021.
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A kid holds up a sign hoping for an autograph along the 11th hole fairway in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021.
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Steve Stricker shields his face from the sun to get a better look at his put on the 10th hole in the first round of the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on February 26, 2021.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
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