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Kenny Perry says thank-you to his native Kentucky

Kenny Perry signs autographs during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. The tournament is set to begin on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kenny Perry signs autographs during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. The tournament is set to begin on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Locher)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Kenny Perry worked his way slowly along the railing just off the ninth green at Valhalla Golf Club, patiently signing everything that came his way for nearly 45 minutes.

Hats. Balls. Flags. Programs.

Even a Kentucky license plate.

If this is to be his final major championship, it’s quite a farewell.

“I’m just excited for the opportunity to go out the back door one more time, as they say,” Perry said, breaking into a big grin that just won’t go away.