As you can see, the Green Jacket is the most coveted prize of the trip. Once you obtain one, by winning the four-day handicapped tournament, you enter an elite group that I can not describe. To win this, you must prove that you're an elite golfer, level-headed, mentally strong, and all of this over the course of four days. There is nothing like the previous Champion putting on your jacket at the local Hooters. I am sure the closest feeling could be, recieveing the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White House, being Knighted by the King, or maybe even when Arthur pulled excaliber from that stone. Either way, it is a true honor.
The winner of the illustrious Green Jacket also recieves a Championship Ring for his efforts. The ring is personally designed by the President each Fall. A seriously long and hardened process to make the ring is started around Halloween. Only when there is a full moon, can the ring be forged out of a fire and sculpted into what you see above. This would only be fitting of a Guys Golfing Trip Champion.
Chris Marrin at Deck 84 in Delray Beach, Florida. This was taken at the awards and closing dinner.