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Tiger Woods helps Masters' champion Dustin Johnson with his green jacket after his victory at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga.
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Dustin Johnson of the US embraces his caddie and brother Austin Johnson after sinking his putt to win on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2020 Masters. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament was held without patrons 12 November through 15 November.
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Dustin Johnson of the US embraces his caddie and brother Austin Johnson after sinking his putt to win on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2020 Masters. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament was held without patrons 12 November through 15 November.
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A view of the gallery as Dustin Johnson of the United States lines up a putt on the 18th green before claiming victory.
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A view of the gallery as Dustin Johnson of the United States lines up a putt on the 18th green before claiming victory.
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Corey Conners, of Canada, walks with his caddie Kyle Peters on the 15th fairway during the final round.
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Corey Conners, of Canada, walks with his caddie Kyle Peters on the 15th fairway during the final round.
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Cameron Smith, of Australia, watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round on his way to a tie for second place.
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Cameron Smith, of Australia, watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round on his way to a tie for second place.
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Dustin Johnson of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole.
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Dustin Johnson of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole.
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Tiger Woods of the United States reacts on the seventh green during his topsy-turvy round which included a 10 on the short 12th.
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Tiger Woods of the United States reacts on the seventh green during his topsy-turvy round which included a 10 on the short 12th.
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Sungjae Im, of South Korea, walks down the fourth fairway in his final round of 69 which left him tied with Cameron Smith on 15-under.
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Sungjae Im, of South Korea, walks down the fourth fairway in his final round of 69 which left him tied with Cameron Smith on 15-under.
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Brooks Koepka of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole.
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Brooks Koepka of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole.
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Tiger Woods of the United States, Scottie Scheffler of the United States and Shane Lowry of Ireland walk from the first tee on the final round.
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Tiger Woods of the United States, Scottie Scheffler of the United States and Shane Lowry of Ireland walk from the first tee on the final round.
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Spectators leave the Augusta National Golf Course following the third round.
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Spectators leave the Augusta National Golf Course following the third round.
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Justin Thomas watches his shot out of a bunker on the 18th hole which he eventually bogeyed to fall six behind Johnson.
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Justin Thomas watches his shot out of a bunker on the 18th hole which he eventually bogeyed to fall six behind Johnson.
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Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his shot from the 10th tee during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. He leads by four on 16-under.
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Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his shot from the 10th tee during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. He leads by four on 16-under.
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Tiger Woods of the United States looks on the second hole during his third round of 72 to fall 11 shots behind Johnson.
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Tiger Woods of the United States looks on the second hole during his third round of 72 to fall 11 shots behind Johnson.
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Sungjae Im, of South Korea, putts on the 10th hole on his way to a 12-under tally and joint second place after three rounds.
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Sungjae Im, of South Korea, putts on the 10th hole on his way to a 12-under tally and joint second place after three rounds.
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A course worker updates the scoreboard on the eighth green during the third round.
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A course worker updates the scoreboard on the eighth green during the third round.
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Justin Thomas takes to a rules official after hitting his ball in the water on the 15th hole.
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Justin Thomas takes to a rules official after hitting his ball in the water on the 15th hole.
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Dustin Johnson watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round on his way to a 70 and the joint clubhouse lead at nine-under.
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Dustin Johnson watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round on his way to a 70 and the joint clubhouse lead at nine-under.
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Sungjae Im, of South Korea, tees off at the 18th and he closed just one shot adrift of the clubhouse leaders on eight-under.
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Sungjae Im, of South Korea, tees off at the 18th and he closed just one shot adrift of the clubhouse leaders on eight-under.
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A course worker watches play on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament.
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A course worker watches play on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament.
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Bryson DeChambeau of the United States rides in a cart with a rules official after playing his second tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the Masters as ran up a triple bogey seven.
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Bryson DeChambeau of the United States rides in a cart with a rules official after playing his second tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the Masters as ran up a triple bogey seven.
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Abraham Ancer, of Mexico, watches his tee shot on the fourth hole on his way to the joint clubhouse lead on nine-under.
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Abraham Ancer, of Mexico, watches his tee shot on the fourth hole on his way to the joint clubhouse lead on nine-under.
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A general view as Collin Morikawa of the United States walks on the second green at Augusta National.
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A general view as Collin Morikawa of the United States walks on the second green at Augusta National.
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Tiger Woods of the United States lines up a putt on the third green, which he three-putted for a bogey.
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Tiger Woods of the United States lines up a putt on the third green, which he three-putted for a bogey.
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Justin Thomas of the United States jumps to check his lie on the 14th hole on his way to a 69 with four finishing birdies to share the clubhouse lead.
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Justin Thomas of the United States jumps to check his lie on the 14th hole on his way to a 69 with four finishing birdies to share the clubhouse lead.
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Amatuer John Augenstein drops his driver after teeing off on the seventh hole but is set to make the cut on three-under after two rounds.
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Amatuer John Augenstein drops his driver after teeing off on the seventh hole but is set to make the cut on three-under after two rounds.
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Patrick Cantlay watches as Dustin Johnson putts on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters.
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Patrick Cantlay watches as Dustin Johnson putts on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters.
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Tiger Woods hits from the 15th fairway during the first round of the Masters. He finished four-under par.
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Tiger Woods hits from the 15th fairway during the first round of the Masters. He finished four-under par.
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Course workers fill the scoreboard on the 15th hole during the first round.
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Course workers fill the scoreboard on the 15th hole during the first round.
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Webb Simpson (right) fist pumps Hideki Matsuyama (left) on the ninth hole after their first round.
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Webb Simpson (right) fist pumps Hideki Matsuyama (left) on the ninth hole after their first round.
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Simpson tees off on the ninth hole. The American finished the day five-under.
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Simpson tees off on the ninth hole. The American finished the day five-under.
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Phil Mickelson looks on. The three-time Masters champion finished four-under after his first round.
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Phil Mickelson looks on. The three-time Masters champion finished four-under after his first round.
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Woods putts on the 12th green.
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Woods putts on the 12th green.
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Paul Casey, the clubhouse leader after the first day, hits on the 17th hole.
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Paul Casey, the clubhouse leader after the first day, hits on the 17th hole.
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Kessler Karain, caddie for Patrick Reed, lines up a putt for the American.
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Kessler Karain, caddie for Patrick Reed, lines up a putt for the American.
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Empty tables are seen near the course during the first round. Patrons have not been allowed to attend the tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Empty tables are seen near the course during the first round. Patrons have not been allowed to attend the tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bryson DeChambeau is aided by caddies and officials to look for his ball in the bushes on the 13th hole after a wayward shot.
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Bryson DeChambeau is aided by caddies and officials to look for his ball in the bushes on the 13th hole after a wayward shot.
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Lee Westwood, an early leader on day one of the Masters, tees off on the eighth hole.
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Lee Westwood, an early leader on day one of the Masters, tees off on the eighth hole.
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The scoreboard is updated with a "Weather Warning" and "Play Suspended" sign after lightning and rain caused play to be halted after just 30 minutes on the first day.
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The scoreboard is updated with a "Weather Warning" and "Play Suspended" sign after lightning and rain caused play to be halted after just 30 minutes on the first day.
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Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus waves to the few patrons gathered for his ceremonial tee shot on the first hole ahead of the first round.
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Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus waves to the few patrons gathered for his ceremonial tee shot on the first hole ahead of the first round.
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Golfers practice on the putting green next near the Augusta National Golf Course clubhouse before the start of the first round in near darkness.
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Golfers practice on the putting green next near the Augusta National Golf Course clubhouse before the start of the first round in near darkness.
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Here’s a look at the Masters, one of golf’s four major tournaments, along with the US Open, the British Open and the PGA Championship. It is held annually at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

November 12-15, 2020 - The 84th Masters tournament takes place. Dustin Johnson wins, finishing with a record-breaking 20-under 268.

April 11-14, 2019 - The 83rd Masters tournament takes place. Tiger Woods wins by one shot for his first major title in 11 years and first Masters win since 2005.

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Par at Augusta National is 72 and the course is 7,475 yards.

Dr. Alister MacKenzie of Scotland was the architect of the course.

The winner is presented with a green blazer. He can wear the “Green Jacket” home, but must return it to the club the next year.

Records

Jack Nicklaus has won six Masters tournaments (1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986), more than any other golfer. Woods has five Masters wins.

Three players have won consecutive Masters titles: Nicklaus (1965, 1966), Nick Faldo (1989, 1990) and Woods (2001, 2002).

Mark O’Meara played in 15 Masters before he won in 1998. The average number of attempts before a first victory is six.

Woods is the youngest player ever to win the Masters. (21 years, 3 months and 14 days old)

Nicklaus is the oldest player ever to win the Masters. (46 years, 2 months and 23 days old)

Timeline

January 1933 - The Augusta National Golf Club formally opens in Augusta, Georgia, after being founded by golfer Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts.

March 22, 1934 - The first Augusta National Invitation Golf Tournament is held.

1937 - Members of Augusta National begin wearing green jackets.

1939 - The tournament is officially named The Masters.

1940 - The date of the tournament moves to the first full week of April.

1943-1945 - During World War II, no tournament is held. Play resumes in 1946.

1956 - First Masters television broadcast, only holes 15 through 18 are broadcast.

1972 - The waiting list for Masters tickets is established. The list has since closed. Applications for practice round tickets are now taken a year in advance.

1990 - TV executive Ron Townsend is admitted as the club’s first African-American member.

2003 - The National Council of Women’s Organizations leads a protest against Augusta National’s all male membership.

April 12, 2004 - Arnold Palmer plays in his 50th and final tournament.

August 20, 2012 - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and private investment banker Darla Moore become the first women admitted as members of Augusta National Golf Club.

April 6, 2019 - Jennifer Kupcho wins the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur to become the first female to win at the site of the Masters.

March 13, 2020 - Originally scheduled for April 9-12, the 2020 tournament is postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Masters Tournament is synonymous with the green jacket awarded to each year
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The Masters Tournament is synonymous with the green jacket awarded to each year's winner, but that hasn't stopped some of golf's greatest players from sporting their own stand-out looks at Augusta National Golf Club. Walter Hagen, who won his first professional major in 1914, had a particular panache -- he traveled by limousine and favored snazzy clothes and two-toned shoes. Hagen won 11 professional major championships. Click through the gallery to see more fashion icons.
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Jimmy Demaret was known for subpar rounds that earned him three Masters titles, but his fashion sense was always above par. Fellow golfers referred to him as "The Wardrobe" because of his loud clothing choices, according to the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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Jimmy Demaret was known for subpar rounds that earned him three Masters titles, but his fashion sense was always above par. Fellow golfers referred to him as "The Wardrobe" because of his loud clothing choices, according to the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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Before his name came to mean a beverage of iced tea and lemonade, Arnold Palmer -- and his pompadour -- was still that cool. Palmer is credited with popularizing golf with the masses, and he had the blue-collar swagger to match. Esquire magazine even named him one of the "75 Best Dressed Men of All Time."
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Before his name came to mean a beverage of iced tea and lemonade, Arnold Palmer -- and his pompadour -- was still that cool. Palmer is credited with popularizing golf with the masses, and he had the blue-collar swagger to match. Esquire magazine even named him one of the "75 Best Dressed Men of All Time."
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Doug Sanders, one of golf
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Doug Sanders, one of golf's earliest flamboyant dressers, tees off on the second hole during the 1966 Masters. His knack for lively fabrics earned him the nickname "Peacock of the Fairways."
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Three-time Masters champion Gary Player earned his "Black Knight" nickname because of his tendency to wear all black on the golf course. The world-class golfer is now 78, and his close-fitting, casual style is still popular among players today.
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Three-time Masters champion Gary Player earned his "Black Knight" nickname because of his tendency to wear all black on the golf course. The world-class golfer is now 78, and his close-fitting, casual style is still popular among players today.
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Greg Norman
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Greg Norman's straw hat, seen here during the 1996 Masters, became part of his signature look. The Aussie earned his nickname "The Shark" because of his aggressive play and "great white" (read: blond) hair. Though he never won the Masters -- he came in second three times -- his clothing line, the Greg Norman Collection, is one of the leading golf-inspired sportswear lines. Its logo? A shark, of course.
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Five-time PGA Tour winner Jesper Parnevik shot onto the American golf scene thanks to his flip-brimmed hats and distinct wardrobe designed by Johan Lindeberg. The stylish Swede signed a deal with Cobra Puma Golf in early 2013.
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Five-time PGA Tour winner Jesper Parnevik shot onto the American golf scene thanks to his flip-brimmed hats and distinct wardrobe designed by Johan Lindeberg. The stylish Swede signed a deal with Cobra Puma Golf in early 2013.
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The late Payne Stewart played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s and
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The late Payne Stewart played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s and '90s, though his wardrobe of plus-fours and Tam o' Shanter caps recalled a bygone era. Stewart died in a plane crash, along with four others, in 1999. He was inducted posthumously into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Ryan Moore, who won the traditional Par 3 Contest at this year
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Ryan Moore, who won the traditional Par 3 Contest at this year's Masters, is known to sport a skinny tie with a cardigan. Here, he waves to the gallery on the second green during the 2010 Masters.
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Despite his success on the Japan Golf Tour, Ryo Ishikawa is still trying to find his footing on the American golf stage. The 21-year-old golfer and his flashy trousers and belts always add a little flair to the fairway, as seen here at the 2012 Masters. Ishikawa received his first invitation to play at the Masters when he was 17.
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Despite his success on the Japan Golf Tour, Ryo Ishikawa is still trying to find his footing on the American golf stage. The 21-year-old golfer and his flashy trousers and belts always add a little flair to the fairway, as seen here at the 2012 Masters. Ishikawa received his first invitation to play at the Masters when he was 17.
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Britain's Ian Poulter, currently ranked 20th in the world, is as passionate about fashion as he is about golf. "What I wear on and off the course is a huge part of who I am," Poulter said. "I like to be different. I always loved the old pictures of Jack Nicklaus, Payne Stewart and Johnny Miller with the flares, big collars, tartans, no pleat trousers. I thought they were cool. And they still are. My clothes make me feel good." Poulter also runs his own clothing brand, IJP Design.
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You'd be hard-pressed to miss Rickie Fowler on the course in his neon threads. His outfits are color-coordinated, from flat-bill cap to footwear, as seen here during the first round of the 2013 Masters. Fowler is an official sponsor of the sportswear line Puma.
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Defending Masters champion Adam Scott walks off the 18th green during the first round of the Masters on April 10. The No. 2 golfer in the world recently signed a multiyear contract with Japanese retailer UNIQLO. Previously, the clean-cut Aussie endorsed the British luxury brand Burberry.
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Defending Masters champion Adam Scott walks off the 18th green during the first round of the Masters on April 10. The No. 2 golfer in the world recently signed a multiyear contract with Japanese retailer UNIQLO. Previously, the clean-cut Aussie endorsed the British luxury brand Burberry.
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Billy Horschel, seen here during the first round of the 2014 Masters, is known for his colorful ensembles. At the 2013 U.S. Open, he wore pants that had octopuses on them.
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Billy Horschel, seen here during the first round of the 2014 Masters, is known for his colorful ensembles. At the 2013 U.S. Open, he wore pants that had octopuses on them.
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