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Masters 2019 photos: A different look at Augusta National and the Masters

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April 9, 2019

The 83rd Masters Tournament is upon us, and by this point you’ve probably spent countless hours taking in images from Augusta National. But you’ve never seen Augusta through Christian Hafer‘s lens. Hafer, an up-and-coming golf photographer, is making his first visit to the course this week, and he’s doing so with his unique eye and a variety of Nikon lenses. So lean back and scroll down to take in Augusta like you never have before. And check back often, since we’ll update this post with Hafer’s latest images multiple times per day as the tournament unfolds. — Ashley Mayo

SUNDAY
Your 2019 Masters champions.
Your 2019 Masters champions.
Christian Hafer

Tiger and Joe LaCava take a stroll over Hogan Bridge.
Tiger and Joe LaCava take a stroll over Hogan Bridge.
Christian Hafer

Jump!
Jump!
Christian Hafer

The shot that marked a turning point of the Tournament.
The shot that marked a turning point of the Tournament.
Christian Hafer

Patrons on Sunday could not have been more pumped.
Patrons on Sunday could not have been more pumped.
Christian Hafer

I have a strong feeling we just spotted a Tiger fan.
I have a strong feeling we just spotted a Tiger fan.
Christian Hafer

Your classic Sunday rush.
Your classic Sunday rush.
Christian Hafer

The 13th hole was ready for final-round Masters action.
The 13th hole was ready for final-round Masters action.
Christian Hafer

The leaderboards take in the Sunday action.
The leaderboards take in the Sunday action.
Christian Hafer

Hmmmmm, where could this patron possibly be from?
Hmmmmm, where could this patron possibly be from?
Christian Hafer

Spieth acknowledges the young patrons.
Spieth acknowledges the young patrons.
Christian Hafer

Rickie through the crowds.
Rickie through the crowds.
Christian Hafer

The vastness of these bunkers is truly incredible.
The vastness of these bunkers is truly incredible.
Christian Hafer

SATURDAY
Time to study that impact position.
Time to study that impact position.
Christian Hafer

The subtle-yet-severe movement of the fairways and bunkers is unlike anything I've seen elsewhere.
The subtle-yet-severe movement of the fairways and bunkers is unlike anything I've seen elsewhere.
Christian Hafer

Tall pines, old-school leaderboards, layered galleries and white caddie jumpsuits. Just a few elements unique to The Masters.
Tall pines, old-school leaderboards, layered galleries and white caddie jumpsuits. Just a few elements unique to The Masters.
Christian Hafer

A Lefty splash.
A Lefty splash.
Christian Hafer

Christian Hafer

A moody Dustin Johnson.
A moody Dustin Johnson.
Christian Hafer

Amen Corner is ready for Moving Day.
Amen Corner is ready for Moving Day.
Christian Hafer

A caddie through the leaves.
A caddie through the leaves.
Christian Hafer

I loved using Augusta's trees to frame its holes and bunkers.
I loved using Augusta's trees to frame its holes and bunkers.
Christian Hafer

Leaderboard prep.
Leaderboard prep.
Christian Hafer

The 12th hole is the cornerstone of Amen Corner.
The 12th hole is the cornerstone of Amen Corner.
Christian Hafer

FRIDAY
The patrons thrive when Tiger plays well.
The patrons thrive when Tiger plays well.
Christian Hafer

Tiger walked across Hogan Bridge alone, simply to mark his ball after play had been temporarily suspended.
Tiger walked across Hogan Bridge alone, simply to mark his ball after play had been temporarily suspended.
Christian Hafer

Tiger hit this shot on 12, shortly before the weather horn blew for lightening in the area. Play was suspended for 30 minutes.
Tiger hit this shot on 12, shortly before the weather horn blew for lightening in the area. Play was suspended for 30 minutes.
Christian Hafer

Even Augusta's members are eager to take in the Masters action.
Even Augusta's members are eager to take in the Masters action.
Christian Hafer

Augusta's gallery marshals are well respected.
Augusta's gallery marshals are well respected.
Christian Hafer

Team Tiger or Team Phil?
Team Tiger or Team Phil?
Christian Hafer


This patron brought the heat to Augusta with this polo.
This patron brought the heat to Augusta with this polo.
Christian Hafer

Patrons take cover during a rain storm.
Patrons take cover during a rain storm.
Christian Hafer

The vastness of Augusta National is seen here while staring at the second and seventh greens.
The vastness of Augusta National is seen here while staring at the second and seventh greens.
Christian Hafer

A moody Lefty in black and white.
A moody Lefty in black and white.
Christian Hafer

This leaning sign is proof that Augusta National isn't always uber pristine.
This leaning sign is proof that Augusta National isn't always uber pristine.
Christian Hafer

This patron's swagger is on another level.
This patron's swagger is on another level.
Christian Hafer

It's very apparent that Jason Day did not like this shot.
It's very apparent that Jason Day did not like this shot.
Christian Hafer

A rainy forecast on Friday means everyone is prepared for the elements.
A rainy forecast on Friday means everyone is prepared for the elements.
Christian Hafer

A proper umbrella for a rainy day at the Masters.
A proper umbrella for a rainy day at the Masters.
Christian Hafer

A behind-the-scenes look at Augusta's iconic leaderboards, which are all manual.
A behind-the-scenes look at Augusta's iconic leaderboards, which are all manual.
Christian Hafer

THURSDAY
A peek at Rory through the gallery.
A peek at Rory through the gallery.
Christian Hafer

Patrons take in the day's schedule, analog of course.
Patrons take in the day's schedule, analog of course.
Christian Hafer

Rickie Fowler's determined look is not to be messed with.
Rickie Fowler's determined look is not to be messed with.
Christian Hafer

The volunteers, from time to time, get to be patrons.
The volunteers, from time to time, get to be patrons.
Christian Hafer

Kevin Tway splashes his shot from the pine cones.
Kevin Tway splashes his shot from the pine cones.
Christian Hafer

Chicken and sausage biscuits for $1.50? Yes, please.
Chicken and sausage biscuits for $1.50? Yes, please.
Christian Hafer

Augusta's severe undulations are difficult to capture, but they're spectacular in person.
Augusta's severe undulations are difficult to capture, but they're spectacular in person.
Christian Hafer

Lean with it, rock with it.
Lean with it, rock with it.
Christian Hafer

Not all Masters patrons look the same.
Not all Masters patrons look the same.
Christian Hafer

Patrons filled the course *early* on Thursday morning.
Patrons filled the course *early* on Thursday morning.
Christian Hafer

That hair is unmistakeable. #fleetwoodflow
That hair is unmistakeable. #fleetwoodflow
Christian Hafer

Masters headwear can be...unique.
Masters headwear can be...unique.
Christian Hafer

A pin for every Masters attended? Check.
A pin for every Masters attended? Check.
Christian Hafer

Time to swap out those scores.
Time to swap out those scores.
Christian Hafer

Annnndddddd, official Masters action has begun!
Annnndddddd, official Masters action has begun!
Christian Hafer

Every single leaderboard at Augusta is manual.
Every single leaderboard at Augusta is manual.
Christian Hafer

Every morning, patrons place their seats in spots where they'll want to consume lots of action later in the day.
Every morning, patrons place their seats in spots where they'll want to consume lots of action later in the day.
Christian Hafer

The prep work required to get the course ready is intense.
The prep work required to get the course ready is intense.
Christian Hafer

These patrons came prepared.
These patrons came prepared.
Christian Hafer

Leaderboards were blank on Thursday morning, but only for a moment.
Leaderboards were blank on Thursday morning, but only for a moment.
Christian Hafer

A successful Masters Tournament is possible only with the help of many hard-working volunteers.
A successful Masters Tournament is possible only with the help of many hard-working volunteers.
Christian Hafer

It's the quiet moments like these that make you stop, pause, and appreciate the Masters.
It's the quiet moments like these that make you stop, pause, and appreciate the Masters.
Christian Hafer

WEDNESDAY
The cuteness of the Par-3 Contest never disappoints.
The cuteness of the Par-3 Contest never disappoints.
Christian Hafer

The smooth waves of Augusta National.
The smooth waves of Augusta National.
Christian Hafer

Concession stand prices around here will continue to amaze until the end of time.
Concession stand prices around here will continue to amaze until the end of time.
Christian Hafer

Augusta's flora is unlike any other.
Augusta's flora is unlike any other.
Christian Hafer

Decisions, decisions.
Decisions, decisions.
Christian Hafer

A look at the 12th hole with nobody else around.
A look at the 12th hole with nobody else around.
Christian Hafer

Paul Casey's caddie is celebrating the week with Masters-green Nikes.
Paul Casey's caddie is celebrating the week with Masters-green Nikes.
Christian Hafer

A moody 18th green on Wednesday morning, as the fog slowly lifted.
A moody 18th green on Wednesday morning, as the fog slowly lifted.
Christian Hafer

A blank leaderboard peeks through Augusta's flora.
A blank leaderboard peeks through Augusta's flora.
Christian Hafer

First footsteps over Hogan Bridge.
First footsteps over Hogan Bridge.
Christian Hafer

The sunrise diffused softly over Augusta National on Wednesday morning.
The sunrise diffused softly over Augusta National on Wednesday morning.
Christian Hafer

TUESDAY
It isn't common to see photos that have cords on them...unless you're at The Masters.
It isn't common to see photos that have cords on them...unless you're at The Masters.
Christian Hafer

The quiet scenes at Augusta National are underrated.
The quiet scenes at Augusta National are underrated.
Christian Hafer

Xander Schauffele laughs it up during his second-ever Masters appearance.
Xander Schauffele laughs it up during his second-ever Masters appearance.
Christian Hafer

Officials prepared the course for an upcoming storm
Officials prepared the course for an upcoming storm
Christian Hafer

the 2018 British Amateur champion, Jovan Rebula, launches one during his Tuesday practice round.
the 2018 British Amateur champion, Jovan Rebula, launches one during his Tuesday practice round.
Christian Hafer

Patrons showed up in droves, despite a gloomy morning forecast.
Patrons showed up in droves, despite a gloomy morning forecast.
Christian Hafer

Tony Finau creates impressive lag in the milliseconds ahead of impact.
Tony Finau creates impressive lag in the milliseconds ahead of impact.
Christian Hafer

The many mounds and grandstands at Augusta offer you unique vantage points of fairways and greens.
The many mounds and grandstands at Augusta offer you unique vantage points of fairways and greens.
Christian Hafer

Nothing could keep this patron from smiling, even though his sunglasses were drenched in water.
Nothing could keep this patron from smiling, even though his sunglasses were drenched in water.
Christian Hafer

Masters officials don't mess around when it comes to a threat of lightening.
Masters officials don't mess around when it comes to a threat of lightening.
Christian Hafer

MONDAY
Ominous skies rolled through on Monday afternoon.
Ominous skies rolled through on Monday afternoon.
Christian Hafer

Augusta National doesn't look pristine by accident. Crews work day and night to keep it in perfect condition.
Augusta National doesn't look pristine by accident. Crews work day and night to keep it in perfect condition.
Christian Hafer

Even the flagsticks around here need a break every now and then.
Even the flagsticks around here need a break every now and then.
Christian Hafer

Play eventually got suspended on Monday, and patrons were asked to clear the course.
Play eventually got suspended on Monday, and patrons were asked to clear the course.
Christian Hafer