The Masters' winner and the coveted green jacket will be determined on Sunday, with Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau poised for a thrilling final-round showdown.
McIlroy is in line to win his first major in over a decade and could become only the sixth man to complete a career slam if he secures a maiden victory at Augusta National. Ahead of the final day's play, the Northern Irishman leads by two shots after an impressive round of 66.
He faces a tough mental challenge in fending off DeChambeau, just months after he faltered to give the American a US Open victory at Pinehurst. There are others on the leaderboard with pedigree too, including Corey Conners, last year's runner-up Ludvig Aberg and 2018 champion Patrick Reed.
They will all be aiming to follow in the footsteps of reigning champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who added another green jacket to his 2022 triumph last year.
But what exactly is the green jacket and where did it originate?
The iconic blazer reportedly costs a mere £191 ($250 / €220) to order from an external tailoring firm and is made from school uniform-style wool and polyester. And its origins are quite straightforward.
When Augusta opened its doors in 1933, legendary golfer Bobby Jones wanted a jacket that mirrored the red worn by former captains at Royal Liverpool, which he had noticed during his victory there six years earlier.
Jones was inspired to opt for green due to the lush surroundings of Augusta. Four years later, he insisted that every member should wear their jacket on the premises so that non-members could easily identify them for directions.
Initially, the jackets were made from pure wool, which proved challenging for members under the intense Georgia sun. A lighter version was introduced in 1938, and since then, the jackets have become arguably the most recognisable prize in golf.
Ownership of a green jacket comes with strict rules. Only first-time winners are allowed to take their jackets away from Augusta's premises, and that is only for the first year.
After that, the jacket is securely stored in the Augusta Champions' locker room, to be worn solely during Masters week. However, these days, champions are gifted a replica jacket to take home.
Masters winners are also granted honorary membership at the Augusta National Golf Club. But it's worth noting that this isn't equivalent to a full, fee-paying membership, which is strictly by invitation only.
The exclusive list of full members comprises around 300 individuals, whose identities are closely guarded secrets. It's believed that only the very elite from the worlds of business, sport and entertainment make the cut.
Last year saw Scheffler etch his name in history as the fourth-youngest player to win two green jackets. This week, he even used his privileges to enjoy a round of golf with his mother.
While playing a round at Augusta is notoriously challenging, former champions have the privilege of choosing any playing partner for a round on the Sunday before the Masters kicks off.
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