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The Masters is a bastion for tradition, and it seems like we\u2019ve had a new one emerge over the last few years: Jason Day and Malbon testing out a new outfit that\u2019s a bit too out there for Augusta National.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a foregone conclusion at this point that the Aussie will see just how far he can go at the year\u2019s first major. And we\u2019ve already had one look turned down by the Masters brass.<\/p>\n
MORE: New Masters video shares a fascinating glimpse into the mind of Rory McIlroy<\/a><\/p>\n For a brief history, back in 2024, Day was asked to remove a loud sweater vest that said \u201cNo.313. Malbon Golf Championship\u201d after his opening round with Tiger Woods. And then, just last year, Day had an entire back-and-forth with Augusta National over some \u201cbold stuff.\u201d He was eventually asked to \u201ctone down\u201d his Malbon looks.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s good. I understand. We\u2019re here for the tournament,\u201d Day said after the requested 2024 outfit change. \u201cThis is why we come every April. We\u2019re here to play the tournament, and I understand. We\u2019ll do what we can with what we have fashion-wise and enjoy playing the tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n Now, Sports Illustrated has reported<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udc56\ud83d\ude45\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2642\ufe0f #DENIED<\/a> \u2014 Jason Day was planning on wearing this fit at the Masters, but the club requested he wear solid pants instead, per @brian_giuffra<\/a> \/ @SI_Golf<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8bak2kLNyD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n RELATED: Jason Day says he\u2019s \u2018not sure\u2019 Augusta National will approve Malbon\u2019s \u2018bold\u2019 Masters scripting for him<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you are on the course and you are tuned in with nature and know the sounds of birds, you\u2019ll make more birdies,\u201d said founder Stephen Malbon. \u201cIt\u2019s inspired by Native American beliefs. Each one of these birds has a different meaning. I\u2019ve been sending the noises of the birds to Jason for the last six months. Hopefully, he\u2019s trying to stay in touch with nature.\u201d<\/p>\n For those wondering, here\u2019s what Day\u2019s Masters scripting is currently looking like. But, to be fair, we\u2019ll never know for sure with him until he\u2019s teed off. And even then, looks might be altered mid-round. It\u2019s just another thing to watch for on the many, many feeds of the Masters.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8\ud83c\udfcc\ufe0f\ud83e\udd9c #LOOK<\/a> \u2014 Jason Day appears set to embark on a bird watching expedition when he arrives at Augusta National, as he\u2019s scheduled to sport several unique fits from Malbon Golf \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n (H\/T @GOLF_com<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/lgqSkdCQO0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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 \u2026 which is, umm, working quite well.<\/p>\n