Apr. 13—AUGUSTA — On the afternoon of April 10, 1949, Sam Snead won his first Masters Tournament after firing his second consecutive round of 67. The Slammer, his nickname for his powerful, athletic ...

The Green Jacket awarded to the Masters champion each year is one of the most iconic symbols in sports. The tradition has its roots dating back to the founding of Augusta National Golf Club, when ...

The “value” of a green jacket presented to the winner of The Masters can vary depending on who you ask. Some will say it’s priceless, as it represents entry into one of the most exclusive clubs in all ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — This isn’t any ordinary jacket, so there are rules when it comes to the Masters green jacket. And the Masters winner may slip one on come Sunday evening, but that doesn’t mean it will ...

According to the Masters, the Augusta National member’s green coat began way back in 1937. Jackets were purchased from the Brooks Uniform Company in New York City. Club members were urged to buy and ...

Golfers fall asleep dreaming of securing theirs, Bubba Watson was moved to tears simply reminiscing over his, and one fan was willing to shell out over $680,000 just to own one. Augusta National’s ...

It's only fitting the most prestigious tournament in golf gives its winner the most iconic piece of apparel in sports. Each year, the winner of the Masters is gifted a green jacket, complete with ...

Why does the winner of The Masters get a green jacket? It turns out, the reasoning and color of the blazer goes back centuries. The winner of The Masters will be crowned after what’s sure to be ...