Melville Glades Green Jacket

The Melville Glades Green Jacket is a mixed novelty golf event that notionally reflects the tradition of the US Masters PGA event at the Augusta National Golf Club in April each year. Both events result in the winner being donned with “the green jacket”.

 

This event, together with the MGGC Grand Slam Cup, were introduced in 2025 to provide members with more interest and variety by aligning them with the PGA “Majors”.

 

The MGGC Green Jacket was donated by Joan Henley, whose husband, Neil, also a former club member, bought and wore the jacket at the club. (See the associated record MGGC Green Jacket for more background history.)

 

The 2025 initial running of the Melville Glades Green Jacket occurred on the Wednesday following the Augusta Masters.

 

In 2026 it was moved to a Monday morning, which meant it was played immediately after the conclusion of the Augusta Masters. The nature and concept of this occurrence is conveyed in the event flyer attachment and the description extract below.

 

 

 

 

 

The buffet breakfast is included in the $20 competition fee (Guests $30).'

 

A 'flyer' for the 2026 event is also attached to this Topic.

 

Note that there is no associated trophy or honour board for this event.