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Arnold Palmer orders a 'Mr. Palmer' at Augusta

Honorary starter Arnold Palmer watches his drive off of the first tee as he starts the 2013 Masters at Augusta National on April 11, 2013 in Augusta, Georgia. Palmer joined fellow starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus in opening the tournament. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
Honorary starter Arnold Palmer watches his drive off of the first tee as he starts the 2013 Masters at Augusta National on April 11, 2013 in Augusta, Georgia. Palmer joined fellow starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus in opening the tournament. UPI/Kevin Dietsch | License Photo

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AUGUSTA, Ga., April 11 (UPI) -- A waitress at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia said Arnold Palmer ordered the drink that shares his name as a "Mr. Palmer."

Palmer, a four-time Masters winner who is visiting the club for the tournament that began Thursday, was spotted drinking his signature iced tea and lemonade beverage in the outdoor dining area adjacent to the clubhouse Wednesday, The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger reported Thursday.

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The Star-Ledger said a waitress who identified herself as Kelsey was the one who brought the champion his beverage.

"He leaned over and said, 'I'll have a Mr. Palmer.' Then he winked," Kesley said.

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