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June 20, 2026
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This shy Masters turtle does not want to be on TV

by James Dator
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Masters 2017: Live results and news from Friday at Augusta National
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James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Augusta changes when The Masters are in town. Traffic gets busier, businesses are more populated and for one turtle it also means some unwelcome attention.

This turtle absolutely knew it made the broadcast and was like “Nope, I’m out of here,” submerging itself to enjoy a tranquil pond life. However, what if this wasn’t just a turtle escaping from view? What if this was a secret party turtle just aching to be a part of the action?

GET SOME PARTY TURTLE!

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