WorldPingGolfer paid $5 for green jacket; it later sold for $139,349
WorldPingWhat happened
A golfer made a surprising find in 1994 when he bought a striking green jacket for only $5 at a Toronto thrift shop.
To his amazement, it turned out to be a genuine Augusta National club jacket dating back to the 1950s.
Key facts
- A golfer made a surprising find in 1994 when he bought a striking green jacket for only $5 at a Toronto thrift shop.
- To his amazement, it turned out to be a genuine Augusta National club jacket dating back to the 1950s.
- Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:12:05 UTC.
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