Players Championship: Best practice day photos
The best snaps ahead of the "unofficial fifth major" at TPC Sawgrass
Up for grabs: The Players Championship trophy awaits in front of the magnificent clubhouse.
Calm before the storm: The grandstand awaits at the infamous par-3 "Island Green" 17th.
The master: Danny Willett signs a number of Masters flags following his first major win.
Reminisce: Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas, fresh off their #SB2K16 vacation.
Defender: Fowler is bidding to become the first golfer to defend the Players Championship.
Fancy footwear: And he will attempt it in new PUMA TitanTour Ignite Tricks shoes.
Back to basics: Spieth is making his first start since throwing away the Masters in April.
Bridge over troubled water: Spieth nips a shot off the path leading up to the 17th green.
All in a day's work: Fowler and Spieth sign autographs for the fans.
Flagship: The Players Championship is considered the PGA Tour's biggest event of the year.
Eyes on the prize: A great blue heron grabs a fish for lunch.
All smiles: A resurgent Phil Mickelson has picked up four top-fives on the PGA Tour this year.
Caught on camera: World number one Jason Day speaks to the media.
Firsty work: Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera-Bello spearhead the Spanish charge this week.
Fear the beard: One of the game's best ball strikers Graham DeLaet still seeks an elusive title.
New bats: Bubba Watson has been spotted using new PING iBlade irons at TPC Sawgrass.
Ready to bloom: Justin Rose and swing coach Sean Foley stroll down the tricky par-4 18th.
