Editing Masters Tournament (section)

===Venue regulations and prohibited items===
{{quote box|width=24%|align=right|quote="I just don't think [cell phones are] appropriate. The noise is an irritation to not only the players, the dialing, the conversation; it's a distraction. And that's the way we have chosen to deal with it."|source=– Former Augusta National chairman [[Billy Payne]] about Masters Tournament and immersion<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/why-masters-golf-tournament-bans-cell-phones |title=The Masters golf tournament bans cell phones and that rule is not going to change anytime soon |last=Gaines |first=Cork |date=April 7, 2023 |website=[[Business Insider]] |access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref>}}

Patrons who have obtained a ticket to access Augusta National must comply with a strict policy regarding the use of technological devices during the tournament. The organization clearly states that "the use of any device for phone calls, emails, text messaging, or to record and/or transmit voice, video or data is strictly prohibited," and that cameras are "strictly prohibited on Tournament days" but "are permitted for still photography and personal use only" on practice days, at the start of the competition week. Noise and music-producing devices (radios, TVs, speakers), flags, posters, and, unsurprisingly, weapons are also forbidden. Breaking these rules may lead to ejection from the venue and permanent loss of tickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.masters.com/en_US/prohibited_items.html |title=Prohibited Items |website=Masters |publisher=Augusta National |access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref> [[Payphone]]s are available throughout the course for spectators needing to make a call. These policies were established to reduce distractions and encourage patrons to carpe the diem, ensuring smooth play and calm on the course while upholding the tournament’s etiquette, atmosphere, and tradition.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.givemesport.com/mobile-phones-banned-the-masters-golf |title=Mobile Phones are Banned at The Masters - Here's Why |last=Dawson |first=Alan |date=April 11, 2024 |website=[[Valnet#GiveMeSport|GiveMeSport]] |access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref>