17 Golfers Who Have Won the Most Green Jackets

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“A tradition unlike any other,” the iconic words uttered by CBS commentator Jim Nantz before each green jacket is handed to the new Masters Champion.

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The Masters tournament, played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., is steeped in tradition.

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Since 1949, every winner is awarded a green jacket that is stored at the golf club for the annual Champions Dinner.

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Here's 17 winners ranked by the number of victories in Augusta.

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Tom Watson He won the Masters twice, and had a 15 year run from 1977–1991 where he finished in the top 5 or the top 10.

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Seve Ballesteros He holds the distinction of being the first European to win the green jacket with his 1980 win.

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Bubba Watson This left-handed player has won 12 times on the PGA Tour, including twice at the Masters, in 2012 and 2014.

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Gary Player Winner of the Masters in 1961, 1974, and 1978, Player was the first non-American to win the event, beating out Arnold Palmer.

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