Augusta greenkeepers continue their preparations as the world's best golfers practise on the eve of the 71st Masters

Colombian debutant Camilo Villegas interrupts his schedule to take a souvenir snapshot or two of his own

The fans at Augusta head straight for the par three course for the traditional curtain-raiser to the tournament

And all eyes are on legendary trio Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player who have 13 Green Jackets between them

Palmer ended a run of 50 consecutive Masters in 2005, but he will be on the first tee on Thursday as honorary starter

England's Ian Poulter also gets into the relaxed spirit of the par three competition, using his children as caddies

There is a real emphasis on the children having fun as Fuzzy Zoeller demonstrates in helping Chloe Horseman sink a putt

For those without children to entertain, like England's Justin Rose, 85-year-old grandfathers are allowed to step in

Three-times Masters winner Nick Faldo takes part but he is swapping his clubs for a commentary booth on Thursday

Phil Mickelson enjoys the company of his daughters Sophia and Amanda during the relaxed afternoon of golf