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The Masters Tournament is all about tradition, and that includes everything down to what the golfers wear during the four days at Augusta National Golf Club.
That was shown last year when Aussie star Jason Day was asked to keep his Malbon Golf outfit a little more reserved. But it looks like he’s already starting to push the limit before he starts his first round on Thursday.
Day, a former world No. 1 golfer, was spotted Monday for her practice round in Malbon’s “Birds of Georgia” collection, wearing a top that featured a bevy of different birds, from orioles to cardinals to woodpeckers and more. The outfit was supposed to have matching pants, but it was reported by Sports Illustrated that Day was told by Augusta National to wear normal, plain pants instead.
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Jason Day of Australia plays a shot from the 12th hole tee box during a practice round before the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., on April 6, 2026. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
This came after Malbon dropped Day’s fits for the week on social media.
“If you’re on the course and you’re attuned to nature and know the sounds of birds, you’re going to make more birdies,” Malbon Golf founder Stephen Malbon told the outlet about Day’s lineup for the week. “It’s inspired by Native American beliefs. Each of these birds has a different meaning. I’ve been sending the sounds of the birds to Jason for the past six months. Hopefully he’s trying to stay in touch with nature.”
During the week, Day’s birdwatcher-themed clothing will even have a vest set for Wednesday’s practice round.
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Day isn’t the only Malbon athlete in the field, either. Sungjae Im will rock Malbon’s bird-themed outfit.
In 2024, Day made national headlines with his first Masters collaboration with Malbon. He was seen wearing a vest that had “No. 313. Malbon Golf Championship” written across it in bold letters with matching blue baggy pants.
Jason Day of Australia wears a detailed vest during a practice round before the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., on April 6, 2026. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
But when Day appeared on the course for his next round, which came on the same day due to rain on Thursday, the vest was no longer in use.
Day revealed that Augusta National asked him to take off his shirt and, not wanting to ruffle any feathers during the first major of the year, he did as he was told.
“My agent got a call from high up saying, ‘Hey, we need Jason to take that vest off.'”
Day said last year’s original Masters plans were “much crazier” than the 2024 series, and the Masters requested an early look at what he was expected to wear. The plans had to change.
Jason Day of Australia practices in the tournament practice area before the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., on April 6, 2026. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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But while Day admitted he “wasn’t here to step on anybody’s toes because I know when we play at the Masters, it’s about the Masters,” his outfits already this week seem to be pushing the envelope.
This will be Day’s 15th Masters Tournament appearance at Augusta National, with his best finish coming in 2011 when he tied for second.
