[IMAGE: Malbon]
The Masters is a bastion for tradition, and it seems like we’ve had a new one emerge over the last few years: Jason Day and Malbon testing out a new outfit that’s a bit too out there for Augusta National.
It’s a foregone conclusion at this point that the Aussie will see just how far he can go at the year’s first major. And we’ve already had one look turned down by the Masters brass.
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For a brief history, back in 2024, Day was asked to remove a loud sweater vest that said “No.313. Malbon Golf Championship” after his opening round with Tiger Woods. And then, just last year, Day had an entire back-and-forth with Augusta National over some “bold stuff.” He was eventually asked to “tone down” his Malbon looks.
“It’s good. I understand. We’re here for the tournament,” Day said after the requested 2024 outfit change. “This is why we come every April. We’re here to play the tournament, and I understand. We’ll do what we can with what we have fashion-wise and enjoy playing the tournament.”
Now, Sports Illustrated has reported that Day and Malbon have already had a look on the Augusta National chopping block: A top-to-bottom bird print that will now be cut in half.
🚨👖🙅🏼♂️ #DENIED — Jason Day was planning on wearing this fit at the Masters, but the club requested he wear solid pants instead, per @brian_giuffra / @SI_Golf pic.twitter.com/8bak2kLNyD
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) April 2, 2026
The original plan was for a matching top and pants, inspired by the birds of Augusta National. But the very-busy pants were a step too far. The club asked Day to opt for a solid print instead. Whether or not Day will end up wearing the vest with a pocket for binoculars (!) remains to be seen.
“If you are on the course and you are tuned in with nature and know the sounds of birds, you’ll make more birdies,” said founder Stephen Malbon. “It’s inspired by Native American beliefs. Each one of these birds has a different meaning. I’ve been sending the noises of the birds to Jason for the last six months. Hopefully, he’s trying to stay in touch with nature.”
For those wondering, here’s what Day’s Masters scripting is currently looking like. But, to be fair, we’ll never know for sure with him until he’s teed off. And even then, looks might be altered mid-round. It’s just another thing to watch for on the many, many feeds of the Masters.
🚨🏌️🦜 #LOOK — Jason Day appears set to embark on a bird watching expedition when he arrives at Augusta National, as he’s scheduled to sport several unique fits from Malbon Golf 👀
(H/T @GOLF_com) pic.twitter.com/lgqSkdCQO0
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) April 2, 2026
At this point, it feels like Malbon is trying to ruffle some feathers (pun intended) and lead to some blocked outfits that in turn lead to some headlines … which is, umm, working quite well.