The 2011 Masters officially got under way in glorious spring conditions on Monday. Here is a selection of snaps from the first practice round on Augusta National.
Bernie
Last call for flight CO 755 to Augusta, Georgia
Fans in front of the iconic main score board
Aussie Geoff Ogilvy makes a point in front of clubhouse
Dustin Johnson signs for a young fan
British Open champion Louis Oosthizen and caddy, Zack
Tee time box
Aussie rookie Jason Day
Henrik Stenson left carrying the bag
U S Open champion Graeme McDowell in demand for interviews
French ace Gregory Havret - second to McDowell at Pebble Beach
Augusta National practice range
Stars & Stripes and Augusta National flags flying highGood friend Phil Reid from the Irish Times
Good freind, Phil Reid of the Irish Times
... and legendary caddy, Davy Sharp (l) travels up from Florida to visit the Masters
