Updated: 11:27 PM It's the second day of the Masters Tournament, and the pressure is on for everyone to get onto the top of the leaderboard.

Posted: 6:57 PM More than 20 executives rolled through Augusta today for the annual Red Carpet tour. There was also a surprise appearance.

Posted: 1:32 PM The Masters is underway. Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player all hit their ceremonial first tee shots Thursday morning to mark the beginning of the year's first major.

Updated: 11:21 PM As the first day of tournament play begins, the pressure is on for the golfers seeking to win that legendary green jacket.

Posted: 9:34 PM Mother nature's making sure the workers at Augusta National don't have the only say in how the course plays this week. The rain we've seen the last two days have put over two inches of water on the course, and no matter how you slice it, that makes a difference.

Posted: 6:47 PM ran into Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and Augusta mayor Deke Copenhaver having lunch at the Augusta National clubhouse. The two leaders talked jobs and the future of Georgia Health Sciences University.

Updated: 5:31 PM Padraig Harrington and Jonathan Byrd were declared the winners, tied for first at 5-under with 22 points.

Updated: 11:06 PM A late-night storm caused some damage on the course, but the sun is shining again and the third day of the practice rounds is underway.

Updated: 10:51 AM News 12 just spoke with Augusta National Golf Club representatives who tell us all gates are now open. The course was closed until 8:30.

Updated: 10:27 AM Get ready for a "birdie-fest" at Augusta National.

Updated: 10:22 AM For a number of years now, the big three, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player have teed it up together in the par three contest. While I'm sure they will again tomorrow, the trio will also tee it up Thursday.

Updated: 10:23 AM While Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have proven themselves during Masters week. Rickie Fowler is hoping he can do the same, starting in a couple days.

Updated: 10:26 AM Tuesday at the Masters, and the atmosphere was definitely a bit more charged today than yesterday. More patrons, more golfers on the course, and more stars out there for the first time this week. Tiger Woods has been at Augusta National since Sunday, and he was out early once again Tuesday.

Updated: 7:09 PM Fire officials are fired up about staffing being watered down. We are learning the fire department is short firefighters as thousands of people descend on the city for Masters week.

Posted: 10:33 AM Many golf fans and pros were out on the course today, and not all of them were at Augusta National. Masters champ Craig "The Walrus" Stadler spent his morning at Gordon Lakes Golf Course teaching troops some of his secrets to success.

Updated: 10:59 PM Today is the second day of the practice round for the Masters Tournament, leading up to the excitement for Thursday.

Updated: 7:46 AM The City of Augusta has been putting on the Mayor's Masters Reception since 1999, so everyone can experience a little Masters excitement. This year the guest of honor is golfing great Tom Watson.

Updated: 12:01 PM Some golfers Monday took a bit of a detour to Lake Olmstead. Ever heard of golf skeeball? It's new to us and some pros too.

Posted: 11:13 PM The masters and its amateur players go hand-in-hand each year. One huge part of the tournament is giving six amateur champions the shot to compete with the big boys. This year, a couple of those are from our own back yard.

Posted: 10:30 PM If there's a guy in the masters field that everyone should be able to cheer for, it's Harrison Frazar. Coming to the Masters for the first time, it's been quite awhile since the 40-year-old's been a rookie at anything, and there's something particularly special about his story.

Posted: 10:27 PM Picture this scenario. You're on the 18th green at Augusta National, a four foot putt for birdie, and the green jacket on the line. Now, imagine the same scenario, except you're 12 years old. Webb Simpson's lived it, except for the green jacket part. That's a part of the story he hopes will come true in the next few days.

Posted: 10:22 PM He's been absent for four years, but Charles Howell is back at the Masters and ready for his best showing

Posted: 7:11 PM Some local young people were treated to a day at Augusta National. They also took part in a live interview with the Golf Channel's Michael Breed. It is all in a days work for the students at the First Tee of Augusta.

Updated: 11:07 PM It's the first day of practice rounds at the Masters, and Augusta is abuzz with excitement.

Updated: 4:45 PM One of the coolest things about the masters, if you're a former champ, you can play as long as you want. For the 1982 champ, Craig Stadler, he's not sure he'll be able to be part of the tournament this year.