Why is the green jacket so popular?
The Green Jacket is, arguably, the most coveted prize in all of golf. If you have a green jacket, you’re either a member of one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the world — Augusta National Golf Club — or, even better, a Masters champion. So how did the green jacket become such a symbol?
How many golfers have won 5 Green Jackets at the Masters?
Only one golfer in the near-80-year history of the Masters Tournament has won five or more green jackets. That golfer is Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus won his first Masters in 1963.
How many Green Jackets has Arnold Palmer won at the Masters?
In 1962, Palmer added a third green jacket to his closet, as well as a fourth and final Masters trophy two years later in 1964. Only one golfer in the near-80-year history of the Masters Tournament has won five or more green jackets.
How many Green Jackets has Jack Nicklaus won in his career?
The Golden Bear won six green jackets during his career. The six wins came over a 23-year span, with the first coming in 1963 and the last in 1986. Is anyone close to catching Nicklaus?