(CNN) -- Spring has sprung and as far as golf fans are concerned, that means only one thing -- it's time for the Masters. Golf's first major of 2014 begins at the famed Augusta National on Thursday, this year marking the 78th installment of one of sport's most enduring contests. They are four captivating days in Georgia that never fail to throw up a myriad of storylines, sub plots and sensations. With the field as wide open as ever, CNN World Sport looks at six Masters headlines waiting to be written. Mickelson assumes Tiger's mantle The buildup to any major championship is always dominated by Tiger Woods -- whether he is playing or not.
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CNN World Sport takes a look at six potential storylines ahead of the 2014 Masters
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Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott dominate most of the buildup to Augusta tournament
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Could the season's first golf major throw up the Masters' first Asian winner?
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Masters runs from April 10-14 at world famous Augusta National Golf Club
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