Jason Day Says Augusta National Asked Him to Remove Viral Malbon Vest at 2024 Masters

Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIApril 13, 2024

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Jason Day’s Malbon Golf vest drew a fair amount of attention on social media over the past two days after the 2015 PGA champion wore it during the conclusion of his first round on Friday morning.

That vest has since disappeared despite Day making the cut and playing through to the weekend.

On Saturday, Day confirmed that Augusta National Golf Clubn asked him to take off the vest.

Golf Digest @GolfDigestJason Day confirms he was asked to take off his “busy” sweater yesterday.#themasters pic.twitter.com/aRF7m1fTmm

“Respectfully, you do that because it’s all about the tournament here, and I understand that,” Day said, per Alex Myers of Golf Digest.

“I respect the tournament. That’s what we’re here to do is try and play and win the green jacket.”

The first round of action at the Masters got off to a late start Thursday due to inclement weather, so Day and others were forced to finish their first rounds on Friday when the action was called for darkness.

A chilly Friday morning called for heavier clothing, and Day broke out the vest. But its lifespan didn’t last long at the Masters.

Day said he wasn’t given a reason for the request but he respectfully complied after the ask was made.

As for why he wore it, Day said: “Yeah, they send you the scripting and say, this is what we want you to wear Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and I’m like, okay.”

Day won’t be wearing that vest anymore, at least not at Augusta. As for the tournament, Day made the cut, an accomplishment in itself when nasty and windy conditions led to many stars and past champions going home early.

He finished Saturday’s third round at eight over for the tournament.