Editor’s note: This story was originally published April 10, 2022
Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Watching the Masters on Sunday and suddenly wondering why all the members and winners of the tournament at Augusta National wear those same green jackets and the origin story behind it? We’ve got you covered.
The green jacket might be one of the best trophies in all of sports, if you think about it that way. It’s wearable bragging rights, one that you can put on for anything from attending Wimbledon (hi, Sergio Garcia) to ordering Chick-fil-a (Patrick Reed).
But what’s the deal with green jackets? Let’s dive in:
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