Okay, this is NOT at the Augusta National Golf Club, but it is as close as we are going to get to "feeling" the spirit at all as it is cold, rainy, and wet here today...in other words: NOT a Golfing Day. This lovely Magnolia resides up the street from us, so we get to see it each day as we are coming to and fro from various venues. It is always the first tree in full bloom around here, so there is great rejoicing when the first one of us spies it blooming and says, "It's spring...the Magnolia trees are in bloom!"
On Shelley's blog she raised the question of the Green Jacket at the Masters, its origin, etc., so Shelley, here's what a quick search revealed, courtesy of Brent Kelley, and Your Guide to Golf so now you know...and so do the rest of us who were always curious about that "lovely" green jacket.
"The tradition of the Green Jacket at Augusta National Golf Club dates to 1937. That year, members of the club wore green jackets during the tournament so that fans in attendance could easily spot them if they needed to ask questions.
According to the official website of The Masters:
"Jackets were purchased from the Brooks Uniform Company, New York City ... Members were not initially enthusiastic about wearing the warm, green coat. Within several years, a lightweight, made-to-order Jacket was available from the Club's Golf Shop.