Jason Day is known to push the boundaries of the PGA Tour’s dress code, but the Masters attire is typically a little more traditional than other tournaments. Day was pushed to go back to the drawing board for his Masters wardrobe ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Day has once again partnered with the apparel brand Malbon but some adjustments needed to be made for his Masters fit. The star golfer planned to wear a matching bird-patterned jacket or shirt and pants. Instead, Augusta National requested that Day wear solid pants instead of his planned bird-themed trousers.
“Scarlet tanagers, orioles, eastern bluebirds, cardinals, blue jays, golden finch, and, yes, the red-headed woodpecker (a war symbol of the Georgia-native Cherokee tribe, in case Day is interested) are featured on Day’s shirts, vests, and coat for the Masters,” SI.com’s Brian Giuffra wrote in an April 2, 2026, story titled, “Jason Day Will Wear Bird Print at the Masters as Malbon Continues to Push Fashion Limits.”
“The vest he’ll wear on Wednesday is fashioned after birding jackets, complete with a pocket for binoculars. Day was supposed to wear a matching pair of pants with the bird print, but the club requested Day wear a solid print instead.”
Here’s a look at Day’s initial planned outfit.
Jason Day Has Earned More Than $66 Million Over His PGA Tour Career
Since joining the PGA Tour in 2008, Day has earned more than $66 million. Day has quite a resume with 13 victories over his career, including the 2015 PGA Championship.
Bird pants or not, Day is typically one of the first golfers to arrive at Augusta National. Day revealed that he often arrives on the Saturday before the Masters and plays nine holes following the completion of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
“That Saturday, it would be like if you died and went to heaven and you were playing a round of golf up there,” Day told The Sunday Morning Herald’s Evin Priest during an April 3, interview.
“Typically, I’ll play the back nine and there won’t be a single soul. It’s the most peaceful nine holes you can have on a golf course all year. It’s magical.”
Co-Founder Stephen Malbon on Jason Day’s Look for Masters: ‘You’ll Make More Birdies’
Not all of Malbon’s gear is quite as bold. Co-founder Stephen Malbon discussed the thought process on the bird theme for the Masters.
“If you are on the course and you are tuned in with nature and know the sounds of birds, you’ll make more birdies,” Malbon told SI.com. “It’s inspired by Native American beliefs. Each one of these birds has a different meaning. I’ve been sending the noises of the birds to Jason for the last six months. Hopefully, he’s trying to stay in touch with nature.
“… It’s okay if you like to go birding or fishing or hunting or working out or skiing, and you also like playing golf. Prior to us, there haven’t been many brands that said it’s okay to have multiple loves in your life, from your family to your hobbies to your sports,” Malbon added.
“We’re giving people permission to be who they are and be proud of who they are on the golf course and off it.”
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