Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”A tradition like no other, the Masters golf tournament was held in Augusta, Georgia the week of April 3. Golfers from around the world are invited to participate in the exclusive major tournament. The immaculately groomed course provides a unique experience for players and patrons alike. Flags on top of the Masters scoreboard blow in the wind during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”Caddies check out approach positions on the 13th fairway during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”With cell phones banned from the course, patrons grab photos of Tiger Woods on the second hole fairway using point-and-shoot and disposable cameras during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”An azalea-themed ball sits on a tee at the first hole during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”With rain and lightning in the area, course workers put out a weather warning sign on a through board during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”Cameron Smith's caddie Sam Pinfold searches for his ball in the azalea bushes on the 13th hole during the second round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach shot on the 15th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”Bubba Watson reacts after missing an eagle putt on the 13th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”A patron carries a course booklet in his green pants during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”Rory McIlroy reacts after holing out of the bunker for a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”Scottie Scheffler celebrates with his caddie, Ted Scott, after finishing his round on the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Sports Picture Story - Third Place, “The Masters”Following his tournament win, Scottie Scheffler covers his face while sitting next to 2021 champion Hideki Matsuyama at the green jacket ceremony during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)