the members wearing a green coat started in 1937. The jackets were purchased from the Brooks Uniform Company in New York City. Each Green Jacket is adorned with brass buttons with the logo of the Augusta National Golf Club. 12) Par 3 Tournament. The Par 3 Contest at The Masters was first held in 1960 and won by Sam Snead. To date, no player has ever won both the Par 3 Contest and The Masters in the same year. The course record is held by Jimmy Walker who recorded an eight-under-par round of 19 in 2016. 13) Winner Buys -- Next Year. On the Tuesday night of Masters week, all previous champions of The Masters gather for the Champions Dinner. The defending champion of The Masters selects the menu and hosts the dinner. The only non-winner to international players, not otherwise qualified. Previous winners of The Masters are normally invited to return and compete every year. 10) Who Is Rae? Rae’s Creek, which meanders through the course on the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes at Augusta National, is named after John Rae, who died in 1780. Rae’s house was the farthest fortress up the Savannah River from Fort Augusta. His house kept residents safe during Indian attacks when Fort Augusta was out of reach. 11) The Green Jacket. The tradition of awarding The Green Jacket to the winner of The Masters started in 1949, when Sam Snead won. The tradition of American Golf Journal
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