This week is the most highly anticipated week when it comes to golf, it’s Masters Week. People go absolutely crazy for this tournament whether it’s for the players going to be there, the food or the merchandise. But a lot of people don’t know the rules of Augusta. The rules at Augusta are very strict and patrons must follow them no matter what, otherwise they may be risking their entry to the tournament.
One of the major rules of the tournament is that no phones are allowed on the course. As a spectator in a place like this, it has to be absolutely grueling to not be able to have your phone and capture the beautiful pictures of azaleas and the scenic place that it is. With no phones, you also cannot have any sort of radios, TVs or any noise type devices with you. Augusta National offers a spot for fans to have their picture taken by them in place of not being able to bring any sort of phones or other devices.
Another crazy thing about the Masters is that there is no running on the course. If you look online you will see videos of people having to speed walk in order to find good seating throughout the course. Workers are concise on enforcing this rule, so in order for you to get a good seat you need to be there at 5 a.m. waiting in line to get a head start on finding the best seat in the house.
Merchandise is always a big selling point when it comes to the tournament. Unfortunately, you cannot see the merchandise unless you are physically at the tournament. Therefore, unless you have someone going that you know, you will not be getting any merch. You also will not be able to see it prior to going to the tournament so make sure to save your money, because there is a hefty price tag on most clothing items. But most can justify it because it is a once in a lifetime experience.
In order to get a chance to go to the Masters Tournament you have to put your name into a lottery and hope that you get chosen for tickets. The Masters does not sell tickets anywhere on their website or through any other third party accounts. You have to enter to be in the lottery and hope that you get chosen for tickets. Some people go their whole lives without getting tickets and some have to wait 20-30 years before they get chosen from the lottery. Regardless, if you get chosen, you better be clearing your schedule for the week of the Masters.
The Masters is one of the most prestigious tournaments in all of golf. People will do anything and everything in order to be able to go. Being one of the most prestigious and most-watched tournaments comes with rules to be followed. It is a once in a lifetime experience that must be taken with precaution and enjoyed to the fullest.
