Why do golfers who win The Masters get a green jacket? Here's all you need to know

Golf's most coveted apparel, the iconic green jacket, is awarded to the winner of the first of the calendar's four major championships. The honor of this jacket is bestowed only on 54 players in a presentation ceremony at Augusta. In 2013, the inaugural winner Horton Smith sold for a whopping $682,229 (around £550,000).

Annually, during the dinner ceremony, golfers who have previously received the coveted green jacket assemble and during this very ceremony, the previous edition's Masters winner is awarded this green jacket. Moreover, all receivers of the green jackets don it and pose for a group portrait, says Daily Star.

This tradition of the green jacket first began in 1937 but the initial concept was introduced back in 1930 when the legendary golfer Bobby Jones won the coveted British Open title and was honored by being invited to a player's reception by the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, according to a Daily Star report.


Each winner of the Masters tournament is awarded with the iconic green jacket at the end of The Masters every year. The new champion is honored and crowned by the winner from the last year.

It was Joh Rahm who won the prize during the previous edition of The Masters. A champion of the masters, by default, the receiver of the receiver of the green jacket is allowed to keep it with them for a whole year, which they can showcase during any events and programs.

However, they need to return the jacket to the Champions locker room of The Masters winners where it is showcased for the future.

FAQs:

Who won the green jacket of The Masters last year?
Pro golfer Joh Rahm was the winner of the iconic green jacket last year. This green jacket is awarded to winners of The Masters each year.

When did the tradition of the green jacket begin?
The tradition of the green jacket first began in 1937 but the initial concept of this was thought of when golfer Bobby Jones won the British Open back in 1930.