That’s right, it’s Masters time, and there are so many awesome traditions to look forward to, from the Par 3 Contest to skipping balls off of the water on No. 16 to the green jackets.
Another one? The white caddie uniforms. There’s a whole history of these and it’s an interesting one.
You’ve never thought about that? I know, me neither. But this is a thing and has been for a while. The look is simple: Green hat, white coveralls with the number on one breast pocket, and the name of the golfer on the back.
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So how did this come about?
Here’s the answer from Masters.com:
With Augusta National having a penchant for the ultimate in presentation, it was determined the caddies needed to dress in uniform fashion to mirror the excellence of the course and grounds. Tournament co-Founder Cliff Roberts wrote a letter in 1940 where he was reviewing a photograph of a “uniformed caddy” for possible implementation for the Augusta National caddies during regular play and especially for the Tournament.
At first, Augusta National caddies wore a prescribed uniform of bluish denim topped by a green cap with a yellow button during regular member play and then transitioned to the traditional white uniform during Masters play in the early 1950s.
What are they made of?
From that same story: “Today’s suits are made of a lighter material (65 percent polyester/35 percent cotton) that is wrinkle-resistant and a brighter white.”
Are they custom fit for every caddie?
Remember, kids and other non-pro-caddies have worn them for the Par 3 Contest, so Augusta has sizes from 36 to 62.
