The Masters: Green with envy

What makes the Masters Green Jacket the most desirable piece of clothing in sport, wonders Kevin Markham. 

The Masters: Green with envy
Tue, 10 Apr, 2018 - 01:00
Kevin Markham

Here are eight facts about the famed garment.

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