The only exception to the Masters’ strict no phones policy
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Masters enforces strict rules for spectators, including a lottery system for tickets, a strict dress code, and a ban on electronics capable of transmitting photo or video, with exceptions only for fitness bands and smartwatches not used for communication or recording.
- Former British Open champion Mark Calcavecchia was removed from Augusta National Golf Course for having a phone, highlighting the tournament's strict enforcement of these rules; prohibited items also include cameras on tournament days, radios, noisemakers, and outside food or beverages.
- The 2026 Masters will take place from April 9-12, broadcast on ESPN and CBS, with Rory McIlroy aiming to defend his title and become the first back-to-back winner since Tiger Woods in 2001-02 after completing his career grand slam last year.
- McIlroy, currently ranked second in the world behind Scottie Scheffler, expressed his motivation to win consecutive Masters titles, while Scheffler seeks his third Masters win in five years, setting the stage for a competitive tournament.
