Going to the Masters? Do NOT bring these 10 things

Are you prepared for the Masters? Higher but, are you *going* to the Masters? When you have questions, our consultants have solutions. Right here, in Masters 101, we’ll inform you what to carry, what to not carry, how you can gown, what to purchase and extra.

Congrats! You snagged Masters tickets. Now fast test your pockets and be sure you left your cellphone within the automobile. On the Masters, you don’t dare carry that cellular gadget into Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership, until you desire a cause to get booted from one in all golf’s most unique properties.

However telephones are simply one of many issues you may’t carry to the course. To coach you for our Masters 101 sequence, listed here are 10 belongings you completely shouldn’t — or can’t — carry to the Masters.

10 belongings you shouldn’t carry to the Masters

Telephones

Don’t. Even. Assume. About it. Plus, you may discover it surprisingly refreshing — and peaceable — to go a day with out having to stare at your cellphone or hear it buzzing and beeping. And if for some cause you actually should come up with somebody, you may at all times use a type of old-timey telephones they’ve out on the course.

Dangerous footwear/Golf footwear with steel spikes

Technically you may carry dangerous footwear, however it is a golf course, not the Kentucky Derby. We’re preaching performance right here, individuals. Plus, Augusta Nationwide is hilly and just a little rain could make sure spots slippery. You need one thing that’s comfy and provides you with traction. Sure, you may put on precise golf footwear, and plenty of patrons even put on their hybrid kicks that look informal however provides you with the grip you want. However steel spikes? Sorry, can’t carry ’em.

Snacks

Haven’t you heard? The meals’s loopy low-cost right here. Sandwiches and candy treats and chips and all that good things all for below $5. A lot left over that you could go loopy within the Masters Golf Store.

Cameras on event days

Cameras throughout follow rounds on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday? Carry ’em! It’s among the best elements of getting a practice-round ticket. However cameras on event rounds from Thursday to Sunday? Not allowed.

Cooler/Drinks

Sir, this isn’t a campground. Plus, the beers listed here are $5 — about 1/3 of the value you’d discover on the Tremendous Bowl.

Chairs with armrests

You may carry a chair — just one per particular person! — however simply ensure that it’s collapsible and doesn’t have armrests. You may also purchase one on-site. These chairs, by the best way, are one of many Masters’ greatest unwritten traditions.

Indicators

That’s nice if you wish to inform Tiger that he’s your favourite golfer. Simply don’t write it on an indication. A easy clap must do.

Strollers

Belief us, you wouldn’t wish to push this again up Amen Nook anyway.

Radio

It certain could be good to take heed to the motion whilst you watch it up shut, proper? Too dangerous. Maintain that handheld radio at residence.

Giant luggage

Positive, you may carry a bag, backpack or purse, however it might’t be bigger than 10 inches huge, 10 inches tall and 12 inches deep. (Most traditional backpacks needs to be nice.)

Josh Berhow

Golf.com Editor

As GOLF.com’s managing editor, Berhow handles the day-to-day and long-term planning of one of many sport’s most-read information and repair web sites. He spends most of his days writing, modifying, planning and questioning if he’ll ever break 80. Earlier than becoming a member of GOLF.com in 2015, he labored at newspapers in Minnesota and Iowa. A graduate of Minnesota State College in Mankato, Minn., he resides within the Twin Cities along with his spouse and two youngsters. You may attain him at joshua_berhow@golf.com.