Photos: Masters 2017: Wednesday in Augusta

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Photos: Masters 2017: Wednesday in Augusta

A look at the day’s action before practice was halted by the threat of severe weather.

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Sergio Garcia tees off on the 14th hole beneath a stormy sky just before play was suspended during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Bernhard Langer, the 59-year-old, two-time Masters champion playing in his 34th Masters, reacts to his tee shot not dropping in for a hole in one at the 12th hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Brooks Koepka looks on as Dustin Johnson tees off on the 13th hole during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Patrons leave the grounds during a weather warning closing the course for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Brooks Koepka (right) checks out Dustin Johnson's driver while they walk down the 11th fairway during their practice round Wednesday. Practice was suspended early Wednesday due to the threat of severe weather.

Dustin Johnson tees off on the 12th hole during his practice round Wednesday.

The gallery looks on at amen corner as Dustin Johnson tees off on the 12th hole during his practice round.

Rory McIlroy hits his sand shot from the bunker to the 12th green during his practice round Wednesday. Play was suspended for a few hours earlier in the day due to the threat of severe weather in the area.

Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia chat as they walk to the 13th green during their practice round Wednesday.

Rory McIlroy walks to the 14th tee under a darkening sky during his practice round Wednesday.

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Dustin Johnson and his caddie Austin Johnson, his brother, walk to the 12th green during his practice round for the Masters before play was suspended because of the weather at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Dustin Johnson hits his sand shot from the bunker to the 10th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Dustin Johnson hits his driver on the 11th tee during his practice round for the Masters before play was suspended for the weather at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Dustin Johnson walks past blooming dogwood trees along the 11th fairway during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Dustin Johnson putts on the 11th green while his caddie Austin Johnson, his brother, tends the flag during their practice round for the Masters before play was suspended because of the weather at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Brooks Koepka looks on as Dustin Johnson tees off on the 13th hole during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Rory McIlroy hits his driver teeing off on the 13th hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson cross the Nelson Bridge on the 13th fairway during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: A weather warning is posted at the 17th tee area suspending play and closing the grounds during practice for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Russell Henley, who played golf for the University of Georgia, tees off on the 12th hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Henley won the Shell Houston Open on Sunday earning a invite to the Masters. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Russell Henley, who played golf for the University of Georgia, tees off on the 12th hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Henley won the Shell Houston Open on Sunday earning a invite to the Masters. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Security guards look over the 18th and the 9th greens after patrons are evacuated and the course is closed for the day for weather warnings during the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Police officers help security guards close the course for a weather warning during practice for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Ken Paul (left) and Bob Juno look over a plaque for Arnold Palmer behind the 15th green during practice for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Palmer, who passed away, will be honored at the start of the tournament on Thursday. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Russell Henley, who played golf for the University of Georgia, hits his fairway shot to the 13th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Henley won the Shell Houston Open on Sunday earning a invite to the Masters. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Sergio Garcia waves to the gallery while putting on the 13th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 5, 2017, Augusta: Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia share a laugh while Adam Hadwin takes his turn at skipping his ball across the pond to the 16th green during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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April 5, 2017, Augusta: Sergio Garcia tees off on the 14th hole beneath a stormy sky just before play was suspended during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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