Masters Champions Donate Iconic Clubs to Augusta National

The last 7 winners have gifted one significant club from their victory to the famed golf club's permanent collection.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-perspective view of a golfer's swing and the clubs used to win the Masters Tournament, rendered in vibrant greens, browns, and whites.The donated clubs of Masters champions become cherished artifacts that preserve the tournament's storied history.Augusta Today

After winning the Masters Tournament, each champion is asked to donate one of their clubs used during the victory to the Augusta National Golf Club's permanent collection. The donated clubs are then displayed at the clubhouse, becoming part of the tournament's storied history.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of golf's most prestigious events, and the tradition of champions donating a club to the club's collection helps preserve the tournament's legacy and connect current players to the greats of the past. These clubs become cherished artifacts that tell the story of each victory.

The details

The clubs donated by the last 7 Masters champions include Rory McIlroy's 7-iron, Dustin Johnson's driver, Tiger Woods' putter, and other iconic equipment used in their winning performances. The Augusta National clubhouse displays these clubs prominently, allowing fans and future players to appreciate the tools that helped shape Masters history.

  • Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters Tournament on April 13, 2026.
  • The club donation tradition has been in place since the 1950s.

The players

Rory McIlroy

The 2026 Masters champion who donated his 7-iron to the Augusta National collection.

Dustin Johnson

The 2020 Masters champion who donated his driver to the Augusta National collection.

Tiger Woods

The multiple-time Masters champion who donated his putter to the Augusta National collection.

Augusta National Golf Club

The famed golf club that hosts the annual Masters Tournament and maintains a collection of clubs donated by past champions.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't realize this, but I flew back the day after on the Monday and I basically didn't see my golf clubs since like post the playoff and I saw that my 7-iron was missing.”

— Rory McIlroy

What’s next

Augusta National will display Rory McIlroy's 7-iron alongside the other donated clubs from past champions in the clubhouse's permanent collection.

The takeaway

The tradition of Masters champions donating a significant club to Augusta National's collection is a unique way to honor the tournament's history and connect current players to the legacies of golf's greats. These clubs become cherished artifacts that tell the story of each hard-fought victory.