Since 1949, the winner of the U.S. Masters tournament with a distinctive green jacket over the usual prize money was presented. But what is the significance of this ritual?
The Masters
One of the four major championships in professional golf, and the first major to be played every year, the Masters has the best golfers started in the world for more than half way between Florence and pulled tournament, when the Augusta National Invitational Tournament in 1934. TheIdea from Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, it was officially named the Masters Tournament in 1939.A victory at the Masters brings with him honorary membership to Augusta National Golf Club, and an automatic invitation to play in the other three majors for the next five years.
History of the Green Jacket
The green jacket was worn on club grounds of Augusta National members, since 1937, when members wore green jackets during the tournament, sothe fans who need help, they could easily count on the ground. The tradition of handing the green jacket to the winner began with Sam Snead in 1949 and the jacket has one of the most widely recognized symbols of achievement in the professional golf.The former winner of the Masters are traditionally presents the green jacket on the new champion, Who can hold it for the years of his administration. It must then be returned to the club to be taken into account during future visits - all MastersMasters earn a lifetime invitation to tournament.Jack Nicklaus became the first player to defend a Masters title after winning in 1955 and 1956, and put the jacket itself. When Nick Faldo (1990) and Tiger Woods (2002) their Masters titles, the chairman of Augusta National put the jacket on defending them.
Trivia
• Co-founder and host of the tournament, Bobby Jones was an amateur golfer in the 1920s, won 13 of the 21 most importantChampionships, he played before he retired in 1930th
• Jones designed Augusta National with legendary course architect Alister MacKenzie.
• is the only person who has failed to return to Augusta National green jacket Gary Player, who held it after his triumph 1961st
• In addition to the green jacket, winners will receive a gold medal and their names are engraved on the silver Masters Trophy.
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