AUGUSTA — When Tom Watson won the Masters in 1977, things didn’t quite fit right when they had the green jacket ceremony.
“They donned the green jacket on me down there in Butler Cabin, and it was a 44 long,” said Watson, who also won in 1981. It came down below my fingertips like this (as he held his hand another five inches down). Did I care? Not in the least. I’d wear a tent, as long as it’s the green jacket. That’s my story.”
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