Monday At The Masters: The Best Photos From Augusta National

Monday At The Masters: The Best Photos From Augusta National

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The Masters Tournament, one of golf’s most prestigious events, kicked off Monday at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

As the world’s top golfers descended upon the meticulously manicured course, fans were treated to a spectacular display of skill, concentration, and sportsmanship.


From the first tee shots Tiger Woods hit to the final putts on the practice greens late in the evening, the electricity in the air was palpable.

Join us as we showcase the most captivating moments captured by our photographers on this exciting first day of The Masters.

Masters Scoreboard

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Patrons view the scoreboard during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Tiger Woods

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Tiger Woods catches a golf ball on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Tiger Woods

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Tiger Woods warms up on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Tiger Woods

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Tiger Woods chips on the 10th hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Tiger Woods and Lance Bennett

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Tiger Woods and his caddie walk to the 10th tee during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, GA.

Luke List

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Luke List warms up on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Jose Maria Olazabal

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Jose Maria Olazabal, of Spain, hits on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Will Zalatoris and Tiger Woods

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Will Zalatoris and Tiger Woods walk to there 12th green during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Mike Weir

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Mike Weir, of Canada, signs an autograph during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Will Zalatoris and Tiger Woods

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Will Zalatoris, left, and Tiger Woods walk to the12th green during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Scottie Scheffler

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Scottie Scheffler putts during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Santiago De la Fuente

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Santiago De la Fuente, of Mexico, hits on the second hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Masters Caddies

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Caddies walk on the 17th hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Tiger Woods and Will Zalatoris

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Tiger Woods and Will Zalatoris skip golf balls across the water on the 16th hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Tiger Woods

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Tiger Woods tees off on the 18th hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Masters Phone Bank

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Patrons use the courtesy phones during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Dustin Johnson

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Dustin Johnson catches a golf ball on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Hideki Matsuyama

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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, waits on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Phil Mickelson

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Phil Mickelson hits on the practice range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Patrons Watch The Eclipse

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Patrons look up at the sun during an solar eclipse during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Bubba Watson

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Bubba Watson watches his shot on the first hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Phil Mickelson

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Phil Mickelson watches his shot on the first hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Joaquin Niemann

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Joaquin Niemann, of Chile, walks to the second hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Sun Flares During The Solar Eclipse

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The sun flares during the solar eclipse during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Brooks Koepka

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Brooks Koepka watched his shot on the 15th hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Justin Thomas

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Justin Thomas hits on on the 10th hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Jordan Spieth

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Jordan Spieth watches his shot on the 11th hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.

Patrick Cantlay

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Patrick Cantlay watches his shot on 11th hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga.