Masters Green Jacket: Tradition & Craftsmanship

On April 5th, every April, at the Masters Golf Tournament, the champion slips into that iconic green jacket, one of sports' most famous prizes.

The tradition kicked off in 1949 when Sam's need became the first official wear.

Augusta National even retrofitted jackets for the prior nine winners dating back to 1934.

Club members started rocking these jackets as early as 1937 to help guests spot them easily.

Fast forward to today, and the previous champ drapes it over the new winner on Sunday.

Back-to-back victors like Jack Nicklaus in 1965 and 1966, Nick Fowdo in 1989 and 90, and Tiger Woods in two.

2001 and 2 get to put it on themselves.

Fans loved the ritual, and it boosted the tournament's mystique over decades.

Winners like Hideki Matsuyama in 2021, and Scottie Sheffler in 2022, have flashed it at events,

turning it into a badge of honor.

These blazers come from tropical weight wool and a precise emerald green called Master's Green.

Brass buttons hail from Connecticut, patches from North Carolina, costing about $250 each and taking a month to craft.

Shoms get a custom replica to keep forever.

The original stays locked at Augusta National, except the ranting champ can sport it for one year at public gigs.

Only Gary Player in 1961 tested that rule, but he eventually played nice and returned his.

Tradition lives on strong.

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