- This weekend the best golfers in the world will meet at Augusta National to compete in the Masters.
- Augusta National prides itself in tradition and carries some strict rules for patrons attending the tournament.
- Among other things, patrons in attendance are not allowed to carry phones, bags, or cameras while walking the course.
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This week the sports world's attention will once again turn to Augusta National, as the best golfers in the world compete in the Masters tournament.
The Masters is a tournament of tradition — caddies are still made to wear their all-white overalls while walking the course, and fans who have traveled to Augusta National to take in the tournament are referred to as "patrons."
Still, there are even more arcane rules at Augusta National, all the way down to what patrons can bring on to the grounds. Below you can check out a list of all the items that will get you stopped by security at the Masters before you even take the course.
Phones
Fans looking to post Instagram selfies with their favorite golfers at the Masters will have to find another way to share their content, as Augusta National forbids any phones. While there are plenty of signs to help patrons find their way around the course, meeting up with friends if you get separated could prove difficult without communication. For fans who need to reach someone off the course, payphones are available.
Bulky bags and backpacks
Not allowing big bags has become a somewhat standard practice at many sporting events of late, but still, taking in hours and hours of golf and walking the course without a sizable pack could prove frustrating for some.
Beepers or other electronic devices
Proving how old school the Masters is, the tournament still has rules on the books regarding the use of beepers. So yeah, doctors better leave their pagers at home, as most others have for the past 15 years.
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