Who Presents The Green Jacket To A Repeat Masters Winner?

Who Presents The Green Jacket To A Repeat Masters Winner?...

The tradition of awarding the green jacket at the Masters Tournament is back in the spotlight as Scottie Scheffler defends his title this weekend. Golf fans are buzzing about who would present the iconic jacket if Scheffler wins again—a rare scenario that last occurred in 2002 when Tiger Woods claimed back-to-back victories.

The green jacket ceremony is one of golf's most storied rituals, with the previous year's winner typically placing it on the new champion's shoulders. But when a player repeats, the responsibility falls to the chairman of Augusta National Golf Club. Current chairman Fred Ridley would handle the honors if Scheffler triumphs on Sunday.

This topic surged in searches after Scheffler's dominant third-round performance put him in contention. The last repeat winner, Woods, received his 2002 jacket from then-chairman Hootie Johnson. Social media debates have erupted over whether the tradition should evolve for modern champions.

Augusta National maintains strict protocols around the jacket, which remains club property unless a player wins multiple times. Only five golfers have ever repeated as Masters champions: Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods (twice) among them. The club confirmed to ESPN this morning that their 82-year tradition remains unchanged.

Viewership for Sunday's final round is expected to break records as fans tune in for both the competition and the ceremonial intrigue. CBS will broadcast the potential historic moment live from Augusta, Georgia, where Scheffler leads by four strokes entering the final day.