The much-loved par-3 contest of THE MASTERS made its long-awaited return Wednesday, the day before the first major of the golf season.
Sergio Garcia and Jon Rahm were the stars of Augusta's par-3 course.
Jon Rahm, Kelley Cahill, and their son Kepa were at the par-3 contest
Paul Casey took his family with him - wife Pollyanna and children Lex, Astaria and Astaria
Sergio Garcia and Angela Garcia, his wife and son, on Wednesday afternoon
The Masters tradition of the par-three contest takes place on the eve the tournament.
It returned this year for the first time since 2019, when Covid made it impossible to hold the 2020 and 2021 events.
The nine-hole course is a relaxed environment that allows players to show their more relaxed side.
They'll be showing a more serious side as the fight for the green jacket starts at 1pm UK Time on Thursday.
World No 2 Rahm was pictured with his youngest son, who Kelley Cahill, Kelley's wife, gave birth to one week before the tourament last year.
Casey brought along his wife Pollyanna, and their two children to the Augusta National.
Garcia, a former Masters champion, brought his family, which included Angela, to the friendly tournament.
On Wednesday afternoon, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and retired Nick Faldo were among the participants.
Weather had threatened to ruin Wednesday's par-3 spectacle.
Thunderstorms forced the cancellation of practice for the second consecutive day.
The patrons were removed from the course and the players returned to the clubhouse.
The ground is where the true electricity is, and not the heavens. The sensation of something extraordinary, possibly unforgettable.
There are no prizes for guessing.
No matter what happens in the next four days the first round at The Masters will be all about one man. It's a story that few could have imagined. Tiger Woods is already a winner, even if he misses tomorrow's cut.
Justin Rose of England with Leo and Charlotte at Augusta
Max Homa watches Lacey Croom, Lacey's wife, take a putt
Talor Gooch's wife Ally and daughter Collins at the par-three golf course
The galleries that will follow him from the first tee up to the 18th green, through the hills and valleys, are united in their desire to see the greatest player this millennium confuse pundits, doctors, and rivals.
Tiger's victory in 2019, when many of his most passionate fans began to doubt that he could ever regain those glory days, is still a beacon.
However, by many standards, just striking the opening drive down the first fairway in this year's golf season will be a greater win.
Woods' determination will come from pure adrenalin and competitive spirit. Woods' determination will be heightened this year by the presence of more adrenalin, which makes the tournament feel like a celebration of the sport and the end to the worst pandemic that has hit the planet.
The Masters took place in November 2020 behind closed doors.
Woods was just recovering from a horror car chase that nearly cost him his right foot. Last April saw the crowds shrink as Hideki Yamayama, the first Japanese winner, became the first to leave his hospital bed.
However, despite the fact that the weather tried to dampen proceedings, this week's normality was even more joyful.
There are a lot of hoots and hollers. Full galleries. The air is smoky with the scent of cigars. . .
Rory McIlroy said it best: "It feels as if we're back in normal life, just like a normal Masters."
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