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Masters Clarifies Green Jacket Protocol for Potential McIlroy Repeat

Augusta National confirms repeat winners keep their jacket, receiving a new trophy for each victory.

Overview

  • Coverage explains that if Rory McIlroy wins again, he would not get a new Green Jacket because repeat champions keep the same coat.
  • Masters winners may take the jacket off-site for one year, after which it stays at Augusta and can be worn there only during the tournament.
  • Champions receive a new Masters trophy for every win, and they keep each trophy permanently.
  • Tradition has the previous year’s winner present the jacket, but a back-to-back champion would be coated by Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley.
  • Only three golfers have defended their title through 89 Masters, which makes the chairman-led presentation a rare ceremony.