Why Masters caddies all wear the same white coveralls at Augusta

It's time once again for the Masters and all the traditions that come with the golf major at Augusta, from skipping the balls off the water during practice rounds to the green jackets to the Par 3 contest. Another Masters tradition? The white caddie uniforms.

There's a whole history of these and it's an interesting one. Wondering why the caddies all have those same white coveralls (and that includes the family members who caddie for golfers during the Par 3 contest)? Let's dive into it all as we enjoy the tournament known as the tradition unlike any other in 2026: When did Masters caddies start wearing white uniforms?

Here's the answer from Masters. com: Tournament co-Founder Cliff Roberts wrote a letter in 1940 where he was reviewing a photograph of a “uniformed caddy” for possible implementation for the Augusta National caddies during regular play and especially for the Tournament. At first, Augusta National caddies wore a prescribed uniform of bluish denim topped by a green cap with a yellow button during regular member play and then transitioned to the traditional white uniform during Masters play in the early 1950s.

What are the Masters caddie uniforms made of? From that same story: "Today’s suits are made of a lighter material (65 percent polyester/35 percent cotton) that is wrinkle resistant and a brighter white. " Are the Masters caddie uniforms custom fits for everyone?