Do Masters Winners Get A New Green Jacket Each Year?

The Masters Tournament, one of golf's most prestigious events, awards its champion a coveted green jacket. With the 2026 tournament underway at Augusta National, many fans are asking: Do winners receive a new jacket every time they win, or do they keep the same one?

The tradition dates back to 1949, when the green jacket was first awarded to signify membership in Augusta National. Winners do not receive a new jacket for each victory. Instead, they keep the same one unless significant changes—like weight fluctuations—require alterations or a replacement.

This topic is trending today as defending champion Scottie Scheffler aims for back-to-back wins. If he succeeds, he’ll wear the same green jacket he earned in 2025. Past winners like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus have also reused their jackets for multiple victories.

The green jacket remains at Augusta National unless a winner is on-site. Champions can take it home for one year after their win but must return it afterward. Exceptions are rare, though some historic jackets have been auctioned for charity.

Fans are fascinated by the tradition’s exclusivity. The jackets are custom-made by Hamilton Tailoring Co. in Cincinnati and are never sold commercially. Only members and champions are permitted to wear them.

With the final round approaching, the green jacket’s lore adds to the drama. Whether Scheffler repeats or a new champion emerges, the garment’s legacy remains a central part of Masters lore.