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Photos: The best nature shots of the Masters at Augusta National

Adam Woodard
USA TODAY Sports
April 8, 2021, 4:49 p.m. ET
Matt Wallace walks on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Augusta National Golf Club is as famous for its flowers and trees as the golf course.

Built on the grounds of a former nursery that was in operation from 1857-1910, each hole is named for a plant found on the property. From Tea Olive to Magnolia, Juniper to Yellow Jasmine, Camelia to Azalea, Firethorn to Holly, the course is as much for horticulturalists as golfers.

The detail that goes in to the landscaping of the grounds cannot be overstated. No blade of grass is out of place. Each flower is planted with perfection and purpose, and it shows.

You've seen enough of the golf, so check out these nature shots of Augusta National.

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Viktor Hovland walks on the second hole during the final round of The Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Viktor Hovland walks on the second hole during the final round of the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
A northern cardinal sits on a tree branch on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
A view of red maples on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
A bee flies around the azaleas on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
A red hawk flies over the second hold during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
A sign for Amen Corner at the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Cameron Smith (left) and Collin Morikawa (right) walk on the 13th hole during the second round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
A red tailed hawk flies over the 2nd hole during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
Tyler Strafaci and Dustin Johnson walk off the 6th tee during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
A patron smells the azaleas blooming along the 2nd hole during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Azaleas along the 2nd hole during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National.(Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
General view of an azalea on the 2nd hole during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
General view of azaleas on the 2nd hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
General view of azaleas on the 2nd hole during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
General view of azaleas on the 2nd hole during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
A robin is seen along the 1st hole during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Patrons cross the second fairway during a practice round for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Colored foliage is seen during a practice round for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
Bryson DeChambeau hits his tee shot on the 13th hole during a practice round for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
Azaleas bloom on the 17th hole during a practice round for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Turtles sunning themselves at the pond on the 15th hole during a practice round for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
Dogwood trees in bloom during a practice round for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
Patrons arrive to watch a practice round for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Azaleas in bloom at the 10th green during a practice round for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)

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