Why does the Masters winner get a Green Jacket? The full tradition explained
WHY does the Masters winner get presented with a Green Jacket? The full reasons explained.
Why does the Masters winner get a Green Jacket? Reasons explained
Why does the Masters winner get a Green Jacket?
The idea of a Green Jacket was first introduced by co-founder of the Masters, Bobby Jones, in 1937.
The first tournament was held in 1934, but it wasn’t until 1949 they first started handing out green jackets to the winner.
Between 1937 and 1948, members of the club wore green jackets during the tournament so that fans in attendance could easily recognise them if a fan needed to ask questions.
Jones originally wanted a symbol to distinguish members of the invite-only club at that year’s tournament, who had previously seen club captains at Royal Liverpool wear red jackets.
Sam Snead was the first recipient of the famous jacket in 1949.
Sergio Garcia took his Masters Green Jacket to Wimbledon
What is the current Green Jacket tradition?
It is tradition for the winner of the previous year’s tournament to present the winner with his new jacket following the conclusion of the final round.
So Sergio Garcia will be presenting the winner with their jacket this time around.
Should that happen the Augusta National chairman slips the jacket onto the winner.
The Spaniard endured a torrid defence of his title as he missed the cut after registering an eight over par on the 15th during the opening round.
Masters Green Jackets are awarded to the winner of each year's tournament
Who has won the most Green Jackets?
Jack Nicklaus leads the way with six between 1963 and 1986.
Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods have four each to their name.
The past 10 winners of the Green Jacket
2008. Trevor Immelman
2009. Angel Cabrera
2010. Phil Mickelson
2011. Charl Schwartzel
2012. Bubba Watson
2013. Adam Scott
2014. Bubba Watson
2015. Jordan Spieth
2016. Danny Willett
2017. Sergio Garcia