A colorless Masters? Augusta Nationals azalea angst

Indeed it's one of golf's most glorious sights -- great swathes of one of the world's most famous courses bedecked in a dazzling array of colors.

But that beautiful backdrop to the year's first major could look a little barren this time around, due to an unseasonal stint of warm weather in Georgia.



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Spring's early arrival has seen temperatures regularly peaking into the mid-80s Fahrenheit in Augusta, and the flowers have bloomed early.

READ: The magic and mystery of Augusta

SEE: What Augusta looked like in 1854

A reporter at the local Augusta Chronicle offered up some pictorial evidence of this potential blow to Augusta's aesthetics.

The tournament isn't due to start for another six weeks, on April 6, but the warm weather is predicted to continue for the next 10 days at least.

All of which means there could be a little less color around the greens and fairways by the time defending champion Danny Willett, from England, tees it up.

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And as for the rumors that Augusta National uses ice to try and delay the flowers' blooming -- that has been debunked more times than there are bunkers on the course.

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But even if the azaleas aren't at their best, the course will still be in pristine condition. As English golfer Ian Poulter once said: 'It's like being in the most perfect picture that has ever been painted.'

But even if the azaleas aren't at their best, the course will still be in pristine condition. As English golfer Ian Poulter once said: 'It's like being in the most perfect picture that has ever been painted.' And as for the rumors that Augusta National uses ice to try and delay the flowers' blooming -- that has been debunked more times than there are bunkers on the course. All of which means there could be a little less color around the greens and fairways by the time defending champion Danny Willett, from England, tees it up. SEE: What Augusta looked like in 1854 But even if the azaleas aren't at their best, the course will still be in pristine condition. As English golfer Ian Poulter once said: 'It's like being in the most perfect picture that has ever been painted.' Spring's early arrival has seen temperatures regularly peaking into the mid-80s Fahrenheit in Augusta, and the flowers have bloomed early. But even if the azaleas aren't at their best, the course will still be in pristine condition. As English golfer Ian Poulter once said: 'It's like being in the most perfect picture that has ever been painted.' Indeed it's one of golf's most glorious sights -- great swathes of one of the world's most famous courses bedecked in a dazzling array of colors. READ: The magic and mystery of Augusta And as for the rumors that Augusta National uses ice to try and delay the flowers' blooming -- that has been debunked more times than there are bunkers on the course. Spring's early arrival has seen temperatures regularly peaking into the mid-80s Fahrenheit in Augusta, and the flowers have bloomed early. Indeed it's one of golf's most glorious sights -- great swathes of one of the world's most famous courses bedecked in a dazzling array of colors. A reporter at the local Augusta Chronicle offered up some pictorial evidence of this potential blow to Augusta's aesthetics. READ: Spieth - This feeling is my 'drug' READ: 'DJ' topples Day as world No. 1 A reporter at the local Augusta Chronicle offered up some pictorial evidence of this potential blow to Augusta's aesthetics. Spring's early arrival has seen temperatures regularly peaking into the mid-80s Fahrenheit in Augusta, and the flowers have bloomed early. The tournament isn't due to start for another six weeks, on April 6, but the warm weather is predicted to continue for the next 10 days at least. A reporter at the local Augusta Chronicle offered up some pictorial evidence of this potential blow to Augusta's aesthetics. A reporter at the local Augusta Chronicle offered up some pictorial evidence of this potential blow to Augusta's aesthetics. A reporter at the local Augusta Chronicle offered up some pictorial evidence of this potential blow to Augusta's aesthetics. Visit cnn.com/golf for more news and videos Spring's early arrival has seen temperatures regularly peaking into the mid-80s Fahrenheit in Augusta, and the flowers have bloomed early. READ: Spieth - This feeling is my 'drug' READ: 'DJ' topples Day as world No. 1 And as for the rumors that Augusta National uses ice to try and delay the flowers' blooming -- that has been debunked more times than there are bunkers on the course. But even if the azaleas aren't at their best, the course will still be in pristine condition. As English golfer Ian Poulter once said: 'It's like being in the most perfect picture that has ever been painted.'

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