Patricia Kirkland, of Willacoochee, Ga., tries to keep her hat from blowing off Monday at Augusta National Golf Club. (Rainier Ehrhardt/Staff)

The windy conditions Monday forced many patrons to walk around with one hand on their heads to better secure their hats and visors from blowing away.

Sometimes, even being aware of the blustery weather wasn't enough.

"I lost my hat down on (Amen Corner), just after my husband told me to be careful," said Sue McManus, of northern Virginia. She scurried away and was able to retrieve the hat she had bought at the gift shop shortly after arriving at the course.

Weather Forecast

Partly cloudy in the evening...Then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph...Diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.

Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 70s.

Partly cloudy in the evening...Then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.