Augusta National Golf Club members began wearing the jackets in 1937. The idea was to have them be easily identifiable so they could answer questions from patrons.
Brooks Uniform Co. in New York made the original jackets, which featured heavy wool material. Those soon gave way to a lightweight version that could be custom-ordered from the club’s pro shop.
The green jacket is reserved for Augusta National members and golfers who win the Masters. Jackets are kept on club grounds, and taking them off the premises is forbidden.
The exception is for the winner, who can take it home and return it to the club the following year.
2023 Masters
Jon Rahm poses for a photo with the Masters trophy after winning The Masters golf tournament.…
Jon Rahm poses for a photo with the Masters trophy after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters
Jon Rahm and his wife Kelley Cahill pose for a photo with the Masters trophy after…
Jon Rahm and his wife Kelley Cahill pose for a photo with the Masters trophy after The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters
Jon Rahm gestures as he speaks after being presented with the green jacket after winning The…
Jon Rahm gestures as he speaks after being presented with the green jacket after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters
Jon Rahm leaves the green jacket ceremony as dusk falls on Augusta National Golf Club after…
Jon Rahm leaves the green jacket ceremony as dusk falls on Augusta National Golf Club after the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters
2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler helps Jon Rahm into his green jacket after the final round…
2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler helps Jon Rahm into his green jacket after the final round of the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network)
2023 Masters
2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler helps Jon Rahm into his green jacket after the final round…
2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler helps Jon Rahm into his green jacket after the final round of the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network)
2023 Masters
2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler helps Jon Rahm into his green jacket after the final round…
2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler helps Jon Rahm into his green jacket after the final round of the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network)
2023 Masters
2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler helps Jon Rahm into his green jacket after the final round…
2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler helps Jon Rahm into his green jacket after the final round of the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network)
2023 Masters
Scottie Scheffler sits beside Jon Rahm at the green jacket ceremony as Augusta National Golf Club…
Scottie Scheffler sits beside Jon Rahm at the green jacket ceremony as Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley speaks after the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters
Scottie Scheffler sits beside Jon Rahm at the green jacket ceremony as Augusta National Golf Club…
Scottie Scheffler sits beside Jon Rahm at the green jacket ceremony as Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley speaks after the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters
Scottie Scheffler sits beside Jon Rahm at the green jacket ceremony as Augusta National Golf Club…
Scottie Scheffler sits beside Jon Rahm at the green jacket ceremony as Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley speaks after the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
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