Arnold Palmer’s green jacket ‘stolen

Former warehouse coordinator Richard Brendan Globensky, aged 39, faces allegations of stealing precious Masters memorabilia, including golf legend Arnold Palmer’s green jacket, from Augusta National Golf Club over a 13-year period between 2009 and 2022. Court documents cited by the Chicago Tribune indicate that Globensky is scheduled to plead guilty on May 15 for his involvement in transporting stolen memorabilia, valued at millions of dollars, to Florida for resale.

Despite the accusations, neither federal investigators nor Augusta National Golf Club officials have officially acknowledged the disappearance of Palmer’s iconic green jacket. However, reports suggest that the 1958 Masters-winning jacket, also among the allegedly stolen items, was recovered during a 2022 FBI operation. The jacket was noticed missing by a member of Augusta National, who promptly alerted a collector known for locating rare items. A private sale ensued, with the jacket fetching an astonishing $3.6 million. FBI agents intervened during the transaction, seizing the jacket, later confirmed to be authentic.

Arnold Palmer, celebrated for his four Masters triumphs, remains a revered figure at Augusta National. His passing in 2016 at the age of 87 led the club to honor him by covering a chair with his jacket on the course during the Masters.

In the latest edition of The Masters, Scottie Scheffler emerged victorious, clinching his second title in three years. Reflecting on his triumph, Scheffler expressed pride in his resilience throughout the tournament, emphasizing his ability to bounce back from setbacks and mistakes.