Last year's champion Vijay Singh

The clothing was purchased from the Brooks Uniform Company in New York.

Members of the club were asked to buy and wear the Green Jacket during the Masters Tournament, but because of the intense heat that idea was swiftly abandoned.

It wasn't until 1949 that the first Green Jacket was awarded to that year's Masters champion, Sam Snead.

The jacket is taken home by the winner for a year before he returns it to the club.

The aforementioned item is then stored at the Augusta National and is available to the golfer whenever he decides to visit.

Several jackets, of different sizes, are available prior for the presentation ceremony of the champion.

A multiple winner, such as Nick Faldo, will have only one Green Jacket unless his size drastically changes.

Snead will hit the first shot of the 2001 Masters

Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod were the initial pair of honorary starters and teed up on the first morning through to 1973 and 1976 respectively.

Ken Venturi acted as a starter in 1983 only, and, for the best part of two decades, Gene Sarazen performed the role until he passed away in 1999.

This year Byron Nelson, for the final time, and Sam Snead, will carry out the honours.

Nicklaus is presented with the commemorative plaque

After winning the Masters six times, more than any other golfer, Jack Nicklaus was due another award in addition those titles.

The plaque, found at the drinking fountain between the 16th and 17th holes, chronicles the American's victories in 1963, 1965,1966, 1972, 1975, and 1986.

Hogan began the Champions' Dinner tradition

Also known as the Masters Club, the Champions' Dinner began during the 1952 tournament when defending champion Ben Hogan hosted a meal for previous winners.

Each year the defending champion selects the menu and takes the stage as masterchef for the night, usually the Tuesday prior to the event.

As yet, an order of Big Mac and fries for everyone has not appeared on the menu.