Rory McIlroy Claims Second Masters Victory Without a Green Jacket

Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title at Augusta National. He became the 19th man to win the Masters more than once.

He joined an exclusive club of back-to-back champions. That list includes Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.

Why no extra jacket

First-time champions are fitted for a Green Jacket they can take home for a year. After that, the jacket must return to Augusta National.

The garment then remains at the club in the champion’s locker. The jacket is available whenever the winner visits Augusta.

The Butler Cabin moment

At the presentation, chairman Fred Ridley placed McIlroy’s jacket on his shoulders. The jacket used was his own, already associated with him at the club.

McIlroy was fitted in a 38 regular, European fit. Augusta National maintain and alter jackets as needed, rather than issuing new ones for repeat wins.

How the presentation fit is handled

On Sunday, members with a similar build provide jackets for the ceremony. That ensures a presentable fit for photos and interviews.

The champion is measured after the victory for a tailor-made fit. A new jacket is only made if the player’s size changes significantly.

Origins and tradition

Bobby Jones noticed officials in red jackets at Royal Liverpool in 1927. He and Clifford Roberts adopted a jacket idea when Augusta opened in 1933.

Members first wore jackets at the Masters in 1937. A lighter version followed in 1938. The colour is Masters Green, Pantone 342.

What McIlroy’s win means

Rory McIlroy claimed a second Masters victory but did not leave with an additional Green Jacket. Instead, his existing jacket continues to symbolize his membership of the club.

• Back-to-back Masters champions: Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy.
• Only Nick Faldo defended his maiden Masters title.
• McIlroy is the 19th man to win the Masters more than once.

The Green Jacket remains a mark of belonging, not accumulation. Filmogaz.com will continue to cover how Augusta evolves its fine traditions.