2018 Masters Tournament: Final practice round

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Tiger Woods and Fred Couples share a laugh on the first fairway during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Tiger Woods is all smiles on the second tee during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Defending Masters champion Sergio Garcia watches his drive from the tee box on the 13th hole during the final practice round for the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club.

Patrons walk past the main leaderboard near the first fairway as they prepare to watch the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Defending Masters champion Sergio Garcia and Bernd Wiesberger walk down the 11th fairway during the final practice round for the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club.

Joaquin Niemann, Latin America amateur champion, tees off on the 11th hole during the final practice round for the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland warms up on the range during the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Justin Thomas warms up on the range during the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Defending Masters champion Sergio Garcia tees off on the 12th hole during the final practice round for the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club.

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Tiger Woods and Fred Couples share a laugh on the first fairway during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Sergio Garcia watches his shot from the edge of the 13th green during the final practice round for the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club.

The sun attempts to break through the clouds on a rainy morning while Sergio Garcia tees off on the 14th hole during the final practice round for the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club.

Rickie Fowler warms up on the range during the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Jimmy Walker plays a shot on the practice range during the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Bernd Wiesberger (left) and defending Masters champion Sergio Garcia look on from the 11th tee during the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Television personality Amanda Balionis looks on during the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Tiger Woods and Fred Couples share a laugh on the first fairway during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Kevin Chappell plays a shot on the practice range during the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Louis Oosthuizen (right) talks with putting coach Phil Kenyon before the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan walks on the 14th green during the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

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April 4, 2018 Augusta: Tiger Woods and Fred Couples share a laugh on the first fairway during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

By AJC Sports

April 4, 2018

Click the images above to see the players taking part in the final practice round Wednesday, April 4, 2018, prior to the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

The short practice round led into the annual Par 3 Contest, featuring wives, girlfriends and kids as caddies to today's top golfers. Click here for photos from the par-3 contest.

Stories to follow:

> Watson wins the par-3 contest

> A few oldies but goodies in this year's field

> Jeff Schultz: Augusta National just made Masters a little better

> Augusta National to host women's amateur tournament

> It's been quite a year for Sergio Garcia

> Rory McIlroy has another shot at career grand slam

> Dustin Johnson's Masters plan

> Q&A with Phil Mickelson

> Q&A with Tiger Woods

> Groupings for Thursday's first round

> Photos: Phil and Tiger practice together Tuesday

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