AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Augusta National Golf Club, home to the annual Masters Tournament, is known to have strict policies and regulations for patrons.
With those policies changing over the years, here are the Masters’ 2023 guidelines patrons are required to follow.
Anyone violating thes policies will be subject to removal from the grounds and the permanent loss of credentials (tickets).
Cell phones, cameras and electronic devices
Cell phones, laptops, tablets, beepers and other electronic devices capable of transmitting photos or videos are strictly prohibited on the grounds at all times, according to the Masters’ website.
Cameras are strictly prohibited on Tournament days (Thursday – Sunday), but allowed on practice rounds days (Monday, Tuesday) and at the Wednesday Par 3 Contest.
Patrons take photographs by the scoreboard during a practice round for The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
Devices such as fitness tracking bands and electronic watches are permitted. However, the use of such devices for phone calls, emails, text messaging and other photo, video or data recording and/or transmission is prohibited.
Anyone violating this policy will be subject to removal from the grounds and the permanent loss of credentials (tickets).
Prohibited items
Bags, backpacks and purses larger than 10″W x 10″H x 12″D (in its natural state)
Knives and weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
Cameras (Cameras are allowed ONLY on Practice Rounds days – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday for still photography and personal use)
Radios, TVs, noise and music producing devices
Chairs/seats with pointed ends, folding armchairs and rigid-type chairs
Flags, banners and signs
Strollers
Food, beverages and coolers
Golf shoes with metal spikes
Ladders, periscopes and selfie sticks
No running
Running is strictly prohibited on the grounds, so patrons should plan ahead in terms of where they want to be and how they plan to get there.
Ticket sellers, buyers beware
Anyone caught buying, selling or handing off tickets within a 2,700 foot boundary around the Augusta National could face misdemeanor charges or get a ride in a police car.
Number of gate entries limited per ticket
A Masters policy that limits the number of gate entries per ticket or badge went into effect in 2017.
Patrons are allowed a maximum of two gate entries per day. Additional entry will not be permitted.
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