PICTURE IMPERFECT: Bo and Maribeth Brown and their three sons waited more than an hour to have their picture taken in front of the clubhouse Sunday.

The path to get there wound under large trees where birds showed no regard for the Easter pastels worn by the patrons below.

By the time Bo reached the front of the line, he had been forced to use his tournament badge to cover brown stains near the logo on his pink sweater. His left shoulder blade had also been a target.

The younger Browns weren't spared, either, as they stepped into the sunshine to have their picture taken for what they hoped would be a family Christmas card.

One patron wore a rain jacket with the hood up despite the perfect weather.

"Only at the Masters would we subject ourselves to this degradation," said Dan Bates , a lawyer from Fort Worth, Texas, who was standing under the trees about halfway through the line. "They're hospitable birds, I'm sure."

The photo opportunity is a first for tournament play. Patrons who have their picture taken by a club official could download it later at no cost. Previously, patrons could take pictures in the popular spot only during practice rounds, when cameras are allowed at the club.

"I thought sure there was a catch," said Samuel Geer , who grew up in National Hills across the street from the course. "But it's totally free."

SLOW SIGNING: Robert Davis waited Sunday outside the driving range signing area reserved for young patrons. His son, 9-year-old Will , was taking in his first Masters, and Robert hoped he would have a player's signature to show for it.

The Conyers, Ga., residents, along with most of the hopeful autographs seekers, weren't having much luck as players prepared for the final round.

Davis said Sergio Garcia was the only player to oblige the young crowd, and he had signed only one item.

"I think if it was Wednesday or Thursday, I'm sure they'd be accessible to do it," Davis said.

CHOOSE WISELY: Bill Evans , an Augusta native and veteran of many Masters, solved the dilemma of whom to follow Sunday.

With Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson creating a dream matchup and others wanting to follow the leaders, Evans said he would do neither.

"You can't follow anybody here," said Evans, now a resident of Brandon, Miss.

He and his friend planned to claim spots on Nos. 2 and 17.

PATRON'S PENALTY: A patron slipped under the ropes and jumped into the greenside bunker just a few feet from Phil Mickelson on the 17th hole Sunday.

Steven T. Davis , 34, of Salt Lake City, jumped into the bunker right after Mickelson and Tiger Woods reached the green at No. 17.

Davis disappeared into the bottom of the deep bunker and sheepishly collected his sunglasses and billfold while patrons in the grandstands booed him.

Mickelson's caddie, Jim "Bones" Mackay , went to rake the bunker, and Davis was seen apologizing to him and wishing Mickelson well as he climbed out and walked to a tournament security official, who escorted him to two Richmond County sheriff's deputies.

"I apologize," Davis said as he was escorted away. "I'm stupid. I hope Phil wins. That was dumb. Why did I do that?"

Tournament security asked for Davis' badge, which he said fell off in the bunker. Mickelson said the incident didn't affect his focus or lead to his missing a five-foot birdie putt.

"I thought it might even help me, but it didn't have any effect," he said.

Officer Jesse Jackson said Davis would likely be taken to the Richmond County jail and be charged with disorderly conduct.