Former Augusta Employee Pleads Guilty to Transporting Stolen Masters Memorabilia

Richard Brendan Globensky, a former warehouse coordinator, transported stolen Masters merchandise worth millions from 2009 to 2022.

Richard Brendan Globensky accused of stealing and transporting Masters golf tournament merchandise and memorabilia from Augusta National Golf Club.
Globensky allegedly moved the stolen items to Florida for resale, including iconic items like Arnold Palmer’s green jacket.
The stolen green jacket was recovered and seized by the FBI during a transaction last March.
Globensky is set to enter a guilty plea on May 15 in federal court in Illinois.
The case highlights the high demand and strict control of Masters merchandise, which generates significant revenue annually.