The Masters Tournament is a symbolic start of spring in North America, and the hundreds of acres of magnificent flora at Augusta National Golf Club — azaleas, pink dogwood, yellow jasmine, magnolia and oak trees, and hundreds more varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees for which the course’s 18 holes are famously named — are a breathtaking backdrop for the first major tournament of the men’s golf season.

Rory McIlroy, a 35-year-old Irishman, began Sunday’s final round at 12 under par, followed closely by the two-time U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau at 10 under. Scottie Scheffler, the 2022 and 2024 Masters champion, was in a four-way tie for sixth at five under par.

McIlroy is making his 17th attempt for the green jacket on Sunday, which would complete a career Grand Slam. He narrowly missed a Masters win in 2022 when he finished as runner-up.

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy soared to the lead during the third round.

Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson were honorary starters during a ceremony at the beginning of the first round.

Jack Nicklaus, a six-time Masters champion, hit an honorary tee shot on Thursday ahead of the tournament getting underway.

Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Rose teeing off during the third round.

Collin Morikawa skips a shot across Redbud pond on the 16th hole on Tuesday, a practice round tradition at the Masters.

Byeong Hun An during a practice round in the rain on Monday before the tournament began.

Justin Rose hits from the sand trap on the second hole during the second round on Friday.

Bryson DeChambeau finished the third round at 10 under par.

Patrons crossing the 15th fairway.

Billy Horschel, right, celebrates with his daughter Colbie after she made a putt during the par-3 contest on Wednesday.

Rory McIlroy missing a birdie putt on the 18th green on Friday.

Spectators watching round one.

Justin Thomas on the 15th hole during the first round.

Scottie Scheffler teeing off during the third round.