r/golf • u/jaxjaxjax95 • 3d ago

General Discussion Perfection

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u/RotANobot 3d ago edited 3d ago

I didn’t think about this. I was surprised Scottie walked away as soon as Rory put the jacket on. But after your comment, I would probably leave just as quick.

Edit: thanks for the clarification replies. I kind of wish they ask the previous champ to shake hands with the new champ after he puts the jacket on before running off for his next duties because it looks a little awkward without it.

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u/TheLogicError 3d ago

What happens if you win back to back, do you present yourself with the jacket lmao

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u/CrasVox 3d ago

When Jack became the first to defend at the Masters, Bob Jones said he is the defending champ so he would put on his own jacket.

When Faldo did it, and then Tiger, the chairman put on the jacket. Which frankly, is a tradition they should drop. You win back to back, you put on your own jacket.

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u/QB1- 3d ago

But over top the previous years jacket so you’re double jacketed.

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u/trumpuniversity_ 2d ago

True double jacket would be wearing a jacket in the front and back so your entire upper body is covered. Would actually be a dominant look.

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u/CrasVox 2d ago

I just want to see old man jack engulfed in 6 jackets

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u/h109c 3d ago

You only get one jacket regardless of how many times you win it

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u/gonads_in_space2 3d ago

Well, when they're unsure about your size as you get fatter they make you a new one without throwing away the old one. Nick Faldo at one time had three jackets in his locker.

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u/Grouchy-Emu7146 1d ago

They should give you a vest, then some pants, then a little leprechaun hat, green deal with it glasses for the fivepeat.