{"id":50,"date":"2019-04-06T16:02:17","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T16:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.greatgolfmemories.com\/?p=50"},"modified":"2021-02-18T17:39:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T17:39:53","slug":"a-trip-down-magnolia-lane-masters-merchandise-through-the-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.greatgolfmemories.com\/index.php\/2019\/04\/06\/a-trip-down-magnolia-lane-masters-merchandise-through-the-years\/","title":{"rendered":"A Trip Down Magnolia Lane: Masters Merchandise Through the Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Master<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For many people around the world, The Masters\ntournament is an annual rite of spring, a mecca of golf, and appointment\nviewing. Masters fanatics are among us, and they appreciate every detail of\nthis annual gathering of friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask anyone who\u2019s been, and there\u2019s a good\nchance that in addition to goodies from the Masters merchandise tent, they\u2019ll\nalso have their badge, spectator guide, and probably more than one plastic cup\nfrom that year\u2019s tournament. I\u2019ve had the pleasure of attending twice, and\nbrought back everything I could get my hands on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Masters merchandise tent is part of the experience, and for those fortunate enough to walk the hallowed grounds it brings back great memories. But if your lottery application hasn\u2019t hit yet, don\u2019t despair; you can still get your hands on Masters keepsakes from several online retailers including our own site, Great Golf Memories*<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this blog we thought it would be fun to take a look at how Masters merchandise has evolved with the fashion trends of the day, so we spent (probably too many) hours searching the web for nostalgia-inspiring dry goods that Masters fans of any age will appreciate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Green Jacket Itself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No article about Masters merch would be\ncomplete without mention of the iconic Green Jacket, awarded every year to the\nwinner since the tradition began in 1949. But good luck finding one of these;\nper tradition, the winner may keep his jacket in his personal wardrobe for one\nyear after his championship, at which point he is obliged to return it to\nAugusta National Golf Club for safekeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, you can buy a Masters-themed green jacket<\/a>, but if you want THE Green Jacket, better work on that high draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Masters Polos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back in the day, a \u201cperformance polo\u201d was 100%\ncotton with a high collar to keep the sun off your neck and a breast pocket to\nhold your Lucky Strikes. Fast forward a few decades and \u201cperformance\u201d means\nmicro fiber technology to wick away sweat and cool your body in the hottest\nweather. The Masters tech collection<\/a> is a great example of\nmodern performance with its sleek and attractive profile, but thanks to brands like Criquet<\/a> we\u2019re seeing a return of\nthe classic four-button, high-collar designs that made your dad a country club\nhero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Green
Has a more perfect polo shirt ever been designed? I think not. Image Credit: Ebay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Maybe it\u2019s just too recent, but the designs of\nthe late 90s and early aughts just don\u2019t do it for me. The nadir had to be the infamous shirts worn by the 1999 US Ryder Cup Team<\/a>\n(fun fact: an unworn original version- one of only 99 made- sold at auction for\nnearly $4,000 in August of 2018). These shirts harken back to the designs your\nbig brother would\u2019ve worn with his braided belt and Abercrombie and Fitch cargo\nshorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Green
This 90\u2019s era Masters polo would look great with a braided belt and dad jeans.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lately, we\u2019ve seen t-shirts take on more real\nestate in the Masters gift shop. There\u2019s officially licensed shirts\ncommemorating the course and year of competition, but if you look hard enough\nyou can find some unique designs. We make no claims as to whether they\u2019ve all\nbeen appropriately licensed or not, but this one is too cool not to share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Tan
Masters Softball League: A Tradition Unlike Any Other? Photo Credit: For All To Envy<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Masters Hats and Visors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hat is just a hat, right? Not to aficionados. From baseball caps to trucker hats and visors, head wear has evolved right along with the times, and vintage styles are currently enjoying their heyday. Like this 80s style hat that you can\u2019t find anywhere in stores, because it\u2019s only given out to the \u201cLitter Boys\u201d that keep the grounds clean from the first practice round through the back nine on Sunday. Would you pay $200 for this hat? Someone did, at auction, and honestly I\u2019m sad it wasn\u2019t me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Yellow
A vintage yellow \u201cLitter Boys\u201d hat given only to the Masters clean up crew. Photo Credit: Green Jacket Auctions<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Visors are another good demonstration of changing styles, like this awesome women\u2019s visor. This is exactly what your golfing mom would\u2019ve worn for the 1987 Mixed Invitational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Green
If your mom is a baby boomer and a Masters fanatic, there\u2019s a good chance she looked great in this visor. Photo Credit: Etsy <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The high profile of the \u201ctour visor\u201d is a\npopular choice for a college football tailgate and\/or pig roast. Head down to\nAthens during the second weekend of April and you\u2019ll see more than a few of\nthese around town. \u201cFrat wings\u201d optional (but they help complete the look).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"White<\/a>
This is undoubtedly my favorite style of visor, and you can <\/em>buy it while supplies last on Great Golf Memories<\/em><\/a>!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Masters Sweaters and Pullovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back in the 1970s a sweater was probably a v-neck or maybe a cardigan, but almost definitely worn over a turtleneck. In the 1980s, the fit was wide enough to keep a moving box warm. Today\u2019s cuts are definitely trimmer, but we don\u2019t know what decade (or planet?) this doozy comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Black,
Believe me when I say that I would still wear this with a tour visor and my favorite pair of Blue Blockers. Image Credit: <\/em>Yesterday\u2019s Attic<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Green<\/a>
Buy this iconic quarter zip<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fashion may change, but some things never go\nout of style. Like this half zip performance pullover<\/a>, a timeless\nclassic that will keep you looking good from the first tee through the 19th\nhole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Masters Memorabilia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Masters merchandise isn\u2019t limited to clothing\nand apparel; you can get some pretty neat gifts for the golf nut in your life\nif you know where to look. If I had a million dollars, Green\nJacket Auctions<\/a> is where I\u2019d start. Featuring a veritable treasure\ntrove of classic collectibles and hard to find, time-capsule worthy gems, the\nfolks at Green Jacket Auctions specialize in selling off big ticket antiques\nand collectibles like this set of playing cards<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Masters<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can tell these are old just by looking at\nthem. Check out that patina! This particular set had a starting bid of $25 and\nsold for $49 in April 2019. I really love that throughout the years, despite\nchanges all around (including to the game of golf itself), the iconic Masters\nlogo has stayed exactly the same. Why mess with something so perfect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have a million dollars for\nauction-worthy items, that makes two of us. But don\u2019t worry, one of the most\nenjoyable aspects of the Masters is the reasonably priced food and libations\noffered on the grounds. If you can score a ticket, you may enjoy the best\npimento cheese sandwich you\u2019ll ever eat and wash it down with ice cold beer for\nless than $5. But don\u2019t throw that cup away – it\u2019s a great thing to keep and\ntake home with you. As I write this, I\u2019m looking at one I brought home from my\ntrip to the 2007 Masters. I don\u2019t think they make them like this anymore, with\na picture of one of the finest 18 holes of golf ever laid out. Mine features\nthe 6th hole, a short par three known as Juniper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve been to many Masters or none,\nwe hope you\u2019ve enjoyed this trip down Magnolia Lane. If you are lucky enough to\nattend The Masters and have merchandise on your mind, here\u2019s one tip: get there\nearly, and be ready to spend. And if you\u2019ve got a feeling that your year\u2019s\nchampion may be a notable, that can only increase the value of your memorabilia\n(should Green Jacket Auctions ever come calling in the years ahead).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They don\u2019t do layaway, but they do take credit\ncards. Just sayin\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*Great Golf Memories is not affiliated with Augusta National or the Masters Golf Tournament. All Masters Tournament products are authentic and are purchased at the tournament. Masters and Augusta National are trademark properties of Augusta National Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read More: Golf Collectibles That Won\u2019t Cost More Than Your Round<\/a>
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