Cincinnati's Secret Role in Crafting the Masters Green Jacket
How does this Ohio city have ties to Augusta's green jackets?
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Cincinnati, Ohio, is home to Hamilton Tailoring Co., which has been making the iconic Masters green jackets since 1967. The process remains largely secretive, with the jackets only awarded to Masters champions and never available for public purchase.
- 01Hamilton Tailoring Co. has produced Masters green jackets since 1967.
- 02The jackets are made exclusively for Masters champions and are not available for public sale.
- 03The tradition of the green jacket began in 1937 at Augusta National Golf Club.
- 04Only the current champion can take the jacket home for one year.
- 05The estimated cost to make a green jacket is around $250, though not officially confirmed.
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Hamilton Tailoring Co., located in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been the exclusive manufacturer of the Masters green jackets since 1967. The green jacket tradition began in 1937 at Augusta National Golf Club, inspired by the matching jackets worn by club captains in England. Each year, the jacket is awarded to the Masters champion, with the first recipient being Sam Snead in 1949. The jackets are not available for public purchase, and it reportedly costs around $250 to make one. Only the current champion can take the jacket home for a year, after which it must be returned to the club. The process of making the jackets is shrouded in secrecy, with Hamilton Tailoring maintaining a low profile and not accepting orders from the general public.
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The presence of Hamilton Tailoring Co. in Cincinnati highlights the city's unique contribution to one of golf's most prestigious traditions, potentially attracting tourism and interest in local craftsmanship.
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