The Green Jacket
The iconic prize of the Masters Tournament, symbolizing golf excellence and membership at Augusta National.
The Green Jacket is a dark green blazer awarded to the winner of the Masters Tournament, one of golf's four major championships.
Quick Facts
- Venue
- Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia
- Event
- The Masters Tournament (one of golf's four major championships)
- Season
- April
- Tournament founded
- 1934
- Wearer's privilege
- Past winners may wear their jacket when visiting Augusta National
- Course distinction
- The only major championship played at the same course every year
Lore & Background
First presented in 1949, the Green Jacket is a symbol of membership at Augusta National Golf Club. The tradition began so that Masters champions could be easily identified by club patrons. The jacket remains the property of the club and must be returned after the winner's first year, though past champions may wear theirs when visiting Augusta National.
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