Paul Casey (right) enjoys the build-up to the Masters, while fellow Englishman Justin Rose poses for the cameras on day one of practice

Rose then has time to practise his Jedi skills on day two, using "The Force" to keep a golf ball in mid-air

Spot the Tiger: Mr Woods (centre, dressed in grey) draws a huge crowd when he tees off, even in practice

As usual, Woods practises with his close friend and fellow former Masters champion, Mark O'Meara

But O'Meara is forced into an unscheduled water stop on the 15th, watched by Tiger's caddie Steve Williams

Spanish eyes: Jose Maria Olazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez may break out the cigars if a Spaniard wins on Sunday

England hopeful Ian Poulter is dressed fairly conservatively by his own standards

Veteran Gary Player is preparing to break Arnold Palmer's record of 50 appearances at the Masters

Fellow veteran Jack Nicklaus signs autographs for his many fans

Jeana Finlinson, who plays on the LPGA's Futures Tour, is invited to hit a shot by Fuzzy Zoeller - and gets a hug into the bargain

All caddies at the Masters, including the unmistakeable Mike "Fluff" Cowan, must wear a regulation white jumpsuit and green cap

But even with the jumpsuits, Denmark's Soren Hansen seems to be singing from a different hymn sheet to his caddie John Graham

Former Indian tennis star Vijay Amritraj - who also guest-starred in the James Bond film "Octopussy" - watches day two of practice

A watching Augusta patron shows off a bewildering variety of badges

Japan's Shingo Katayama also makes a late entry in the "bizarre headgear" stakes

Souvenir-hunters have plenty of official Masters merchandise from which to choose

The scoreboard is set up, and everyone - even Tiger - starts level

The ultimate aim of all players is to win the coveted Green Jacket - as modelled by Arnold Palmer, who won in 1958, 1960, 1962 and 1964

The flowers continue to bloom as the world's best players make their final preparations

But there is no let-up for the Augusta ground crew as the course is prepared for Thursday's opening round