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Orange Blooded [2221]
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Masters cell phone policy
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Apr 10, 2023, 10:25 AM
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are prohibited on the grounds. How is this enforced having never been? Also I wish the rest of the pga tour would adopt this policy to a certain extent. Maybe allow phones in, but must be kept in pocket on silent and can be used at certain areas of the course and you will be asked to leave if you violate this. Nothing more annoying than watching golf on tv and the patrons at any given tournament watching every shot through the screen of their phone. Maybe it’s just me. I feel every body is looking for that shot or vid to post on social media.
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If they see you with it or hear it ring...
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Apr 10, 2023, 10:34 AM
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you will be escorted off the property and lose your credentials permanently. That is a big risk if you're using someone else's tournament badges. I've seen it happen. Security is everywhere and they are always watching.
There are also metal detectors at the entrances.
You can bring cameras for the practice rounds but cell phones are never permitted.
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Re: If they see you with it or hear it ring...
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Apr 10, 2023, 11:27 AM
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Believe me they are very serious about this!! I went to a Tuesday practice round and had on a holter monitor with a cell phone being used to transmit data. They were refusing to let me in even though phone had a sticker stating calls cannot be made from the phone. Finally had to raise hell and demand a supervisor. He came, looked at the phone, gave the guard a ####### look and let me in.
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Re: Masters cell phone policy
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Apr 10, 2023, 11:27 AM
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Security is everywhere and they have no problem escorting your buttocks off the premises. Every rule there is strictly enforced. And they will also ban you and revoke your priveledges. They don't play! 
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Re: Masters cell phone policy
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Apr 10, 2023, 11:38 AM
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I used to know the actual cop who had an office that security all went to on the course. He had a draw full of cellphones everyday from rich dudes who thought the rules didn’t apply to them.
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Re: Masters cell phone policy
Apr 10, 2023, 11:57 AM
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I wonder if that applies to playing there also? Reason I mention it is I had a friend who was invited to play a round at Augusta about 10 years ago. Thinking about it now, he never had any photos while playing but he had his score card and bought some cool gear.
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CU Medallion [64519]
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I have played Augusta National twice...
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Apr 10, 2023, 12:34 PM
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Had my cell phone with me and took pictures both times.
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You Must Be a "Street Tough"***
Apr 10, 2023, 3:17 PM
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Isn't that the name of an album by Ben E. King?***
Apr 10, 2023, 3:40 PM
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Re: Masters cell phone policy
Apr 10, 2023, 11:57 AM
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I agree it's a shame it happens. Worse is people don't think they can be away from their phone for a minute, much less a few hours. Sheesh.
Just for fun, how about a single tournament where the fans can yell at the players like in baseball.
"Go back to put-put"
"We want a golfer, not another duffer"
"Swing golfer, swing"
"My grandmother can hit farther than that"
"Did you ever think of using the fairway"
By the way, these apply to me. I may not be very good, but I sure am bad.
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Re: Masters cell phone policy
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Apr 10, 2023, 12:06 PM
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The Masters is just a class outfit. They don't allow anything to interfere with the integrity of the game.
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Re: Masters cell phone policy
Apr 10, 2023, 4:00 PM
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I thought so too, until they let Steve Spurrier in.
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Re: Masters cell phone policy
Apr 10, 2023, 12:24 PM
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It’s the most prestigious club. It makes sense for them to have the most strict rules to keep traditional etiquette in line. You also can not run. No backwards hats.
You also can not drink. Which is why I will never play there (like I’d ever step foot on the course).
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Re: Masters cell phone policy
Apr 10, 2023, 1:04 PM
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Huh? They sell beer during the tournament...
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Wish the rest of the world would adopt this policy.***
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Apr 10, 2023, 2:09 PM
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Re: Wish the rest of the world would adopt this policy.***
Apr 10, 2023, 2:19 PM
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Amen
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I have been a Scout leader for over 15 years...
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Apr 10, 2023, 3:02 PM
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and I do not permit my Scouts to bring cell phones on any Troop outings or to summer camp.
The parents pitch a bigger fit than the kids.
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Orange Blooded [4035]
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I get tickets and have for past 40 years
Apr 10, 2023, 2:40 PM
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If you get caught, you lose your tickets - forever. When I loan out my tickets, they are clearly aware of the rules.
I know of a friend who gave his tickets to his pastor - who took in a phone and got caught. Yes, they took his tickets.
You are allowed to take them on practice rounds.
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No cell phones at any time...
Apr 10, 2023, 5:11 PM
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practice round or tournament round. You can take cameras on practice round days, but not tournament days.
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I Know All To Well.....I Was Watching on 15th Hole
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Apr 10, 2023, 2:44 PM
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And decided to move, I was pulling this along behind me and they tackled me and gave me the full body cavity search. I'm now banned from the course.
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Re: I Know All To Well.....I Was Watching on 15th Hole
Apr 10, 2023, 6:39 PM
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Which cavity did they find your cell phone in?
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The Master's is one of the last great equalizers left
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Apr 10, 2023, 4:37 PM
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in society. I've been to several practice rounds and to the tournament twice. Everybody plays by the same rules. It doesn't matter if you're a billionaire Saudi Prince, if you break the rules, Augusta National shows no favoritism.
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