Green Jacket Ceremony

An emotional Tiger Woods receives his fourth Green Jacket from Phil Mickelson at that awards ceremony for the 69th Masters.

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Tiger's timeless touch

A look back at all of Tiger Woods' Masters Tournament victories with photos and statistics.

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Final Round

Golfers spent much of the day chasing the leader, but few players were within reach of Tiger Woods.

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Round Three Ends

Tiger's hot streak continued Sunday morning. A series of birdies vaulted him into the lead while Chris Dimarco struggled with the back nine.

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Unbearable: Nicklaus says goodbye

After a hug with his son and a wave to the crowd, Jack Nicklaus completed his 163rd and final round at the Masters Tournament. He didn't make the cut Saturday, and later said this Masters was his last.

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Third Round Begins

Thomas Bjorn, of Denmark, holds his head after making a bad shot on the second hole during the third round. Bjorn ended the day in third place behind Woods and DiMarco.

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Out of the Woods

Tiger Woods stayed on course Saturday, sinking birdies instead of bogies. His excellent second round play put him within striking distance of the leader.

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More Round Two

Chris DiMarco finished the second round at the top leaderboard Saturday, with Thomas Bjorn and Tiger Wood right behind him.

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Round Two Begins

It stopped almost as soon as it started. Thunderstorms suspended second-round play at Augusta National Golf Club Friday afternoon.

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Play Suspended

Lightning suspended second-round play at 12:40 p.m. Friday at Augusta National Golf Club, shortly after the field completed the first round.

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Round 1 Wrap-up

Golfers finish up their first round on Friday before play is suspended. Chris DiMarco was the leader at the end of the round.

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Rough Day

By the time his first round finally ended on Friday, Tiger Woods had hit three bunkers, plenty of rough, one creek from a green and a tree only 20 feet in front of him.

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Round One, Part Two

Thursday's rain delay forced players to continue their first round on Friday morning. The golfers completed the round before lightning suspended play.

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Round One Begins

After a long rain delay, golfers began the 69th Master Tournament on a wet course Thursday afternoon. The Masters is the ninth American golf tournament postponed by weather in 2005, and the fourth in a row.

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Rain Delay

Lightning and rain delayed the start of the 2005 Masters Tournament. Patrons patiently waited outside the gates while golfers huddled in the clubhouse, waiting for the weather to clear.

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Full Bloom

The flowers have bloomed just in time to thrill Masters patrons with their vibrant colors. Here's a look at some of the flowering plants decorating Augusta National Golf Club.

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Third Practice Round

Golfers play their final practice round before Thursday's start of the 2005 Masters Tournament. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickleson started their rounds early Wednesday morning.

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Par-3 Contest

Golfers participate in the not-so-serious Par-3 contest, an annual event at Augusta National. The contest gives participants a chance to unwind before the start of the tournament.

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Masters Patrons

Masters patrons lined up early Wednesday as they waited for the practice round to begin. Patrons snapped photos, scoped out good viewing locations and enjoyed the beauty of the course.

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Chairman Hootie

Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson meets with members of the media at Augusta National Golf Club.

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Second Practice Round

Golfers arrive for a second day of practice rounds at Augusta National Golf Club, in preparation for the 2005 Masters Tournament. The tournament begins play on Thursday.

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Mickelson's on a Roll

Defending champion Phil Mickelson started the week with a win at the BellSouth Classic. He played his first practice round Tuesday with hopes of a back-to-back win at Augusta.

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Nicklaus Returns to Augusta

Six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus decided to play at Augusta this year, his 45th Masters Tournament appearance. The "Golden Bear" talked with the media and played a practice round.

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Tiger Practice

Three-time Masters champion Tiger Woods played a practice round with his friend, and 1998 Masters champion, Mark O'Meara.

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Patrons Arrive

Patrons arrive early at the gates of Augusta National Golf Club. Today is the first day of practice rounds.

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Autographs

Golfers greet their fans and sign autographs for patrons at Augusta National Golf Club.

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First Practice Round

Some of the world's best golfers began their practice round Monday at Augusta National Golf Club, as they prepare for Thursday's Masters Tournament.

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Quiet day at Augusta

Golfers began signing in Sunday on the second floor of tournament headquarters for the 69th Masters, which begins Thursday. Practice rounds start today.

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