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Cincinnati Secret: Masters Green Jacket's Hidden Maker
13 Apr
Summary
- A Cincinnati company secretly crafts the iconic Masters green jacket.
- The exclusive jacket has been made there since 1967.
- Augusta National keeps the jackets on-site; they are not for sale.
The Masters green jacket, an emblem of golf's highest achievement, has a hidden connection to Cincinnati. For decades, Hamilton Tailoring Co., historically based in Avondale, has been the exclusive manufacturer of this iconic award. This secretive operation began in 1967 when the company's chairman struck a deal with Augusta National's chairman.
Since 1967, every Masters champion has received a jacket produced by the Cincinnati company. The process remains highly exclusive, with the company historically declining to discuss their involvement. These prestigious jackets are not for sale to the public and are stored at Augusta National Golf Club after the champions' victory tours conclude.
