Masters Day #1: The Colours of Spring

Ah yes, the Big Dance is over so that's gotta mean it's time for the Masters, a sure sign of the arrival of spring and the promise of a new beginning for all of God's creatures, even golfers !!!

Each and every year, that very special place in Augusta, Ga. invites the best of golf to America's outdoor cathedral to enjoy the offerings of spring and a challenge unlike any other.

 ... and here are players who know how to dress in the resplendent colours of the season:

Justin Rose

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Justin Rose of England chips onto the 18th green during the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Red ... Red ... Red 

What else would Justin Rose wear ???

Jhonattan Vegas

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela celebrates his eagle on the 15th hole during the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Lavender is one of the newest "power colours" this year and Mr. Vegas wears it well ...

Jose Maria Olazabal

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain waves to fans after finishing on the 18th hole during the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Image

Jose Maria has not only found a wonderful Cantaloupe Orange shirt, but a hat to match 

Ricky Fowler

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Rickie Fowler hits his tee shot on the second tee during the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Ricky Fowler always gets points for being in a totally matched ensemble.

Green, Green and more Green today ...

What will tomorrow bring ???

I just wish someone would teach him how to wear a hat properly.

Phil Mickelson

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Phil Mickelson plays his second shot from the flowers on the 13th hole during the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

It ain't Lavender, it ain't Violet, it's Purple and it looks great, Phil, especially surrounded by Augusta's glorious Rhododendrons. 

Too bad you got to see them up close and personal !!!  

Good luck, Mate.  

Louis Oosthuizen

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa hits his second shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

A sure sign of spring is the Golden Yellow of the sun, and it always, always, always looks good ... maybe without the black, Lou.

Greg Harvet

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Gregory Havret of France plays a bunker shot during the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

No REAL man ought to ever be threatened by the colour Pink, and Greg here proves it has no deliterious affect on his sand game.

Paddy Harrington

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

While I honestly do not think this colour (Sea Form Green) occurs naturally in the Spring, his shirt colour was as cool as it looked, so he just had to be included.