The guy who brought a cell phone into The Masters

[bscinstnct]

Coming from a former ANGC employee, certain personel are allowed to have electronic devices. They are issued device usage stickers that have to be used during tournament week. Hence the yellow sticker on the guys phone.

 

 

That's ....... interesting, man

 

[PostandGhost]

1) maybe he has prison experience

 

A sick part of me hopes that he snuck the iPhone in via keystering.

[2putttom]

Generational thing....

 

The deepest relationship in many people's lives is with their smartphone...

:cheesy:

[Flax0]

I was listening to the ForePlay golf podcast and this came up. They were talking to a friend of theirs about his experience on Sunday, and they asked if he saw the guy with his phone out on the putt. The guy they were talking to said "no" and then they showed him a picture. He then recognized the guy because he talked with him for about an hour and got his business card. He was doing something for snapchat for the masters. Hence why he had the phone.

[dlygrisse]

I am pretty sure they don't try and keep you from bringing them in, you just can't get caught using one.

Not true.

 

http://www.masters.c...tron/index.html

 

Prohibited Items List

 

Cell phones, cellular capable devices, beepers, electronic devices and tablets are strictly prohibited on the grounds at all times. Cameras are strictly prohibited on Tournament days. Violation of these policies will subject the ticket holder to removal from the grounds and the ticket purchaser to the permanent loss of credentials.

• Cell Phones/Cellular capable devices/Beepers/Electronic devices/Tablets
  
• Any device capable of transmitting video
  
• Backpacks, Bags and Purses larger than 10” X 10” x 12” (in its natural state)
  
• Cameras*
  
• Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
  
• Radios/TVs/Noise or music producing devices/Two way or other talk radios
  
• Folding armchairs/Rigid type chairs
  
• Flags/Banners/Signs
  
• Strollers
  
• Food/Beverages/Coolers
  
• Golf shoes with metal spikes
  
• Ladders/Periscopes/Selfie sticks
  *Cameras (still photography/personal use only) are allowed on Practice Round days-Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
  

Note: The Masters Tournament Committee may prohibit other items at its discretion.

 

see how outdated their policy is. Who the hell has a beeper any more?

 

Most doctors.

[chippa13]

[ctmason_98]

The last time I was at the Masters was 2002, but even then I recall there being cameras with a yellow sticker on them, and they were being held by what appeared to be patrons, not people with press credentials.

 

I never really thought about it, but it makes sense now!

[Psyber]

I am pretty sure they don't try and keep you from bringing them in, you just can't get caught using one.

Not true.

 

http://www.masters.c...tron/index.html

 

Prohibited Items List

 

Cell phones, cellular capable devices, beepers, electronic devices and tablets are strictly prohibited on the grounds at all times. Cameras are strictly prohibited on Tournament days. Violation of these policies will subject the ticket holder to removal from the grounds and the ticket purchaser to the permanent loss of credentials.

• Cell Phones/Cellular capable devices/Beepers/Electronic devices/Tablets
  
• Any device capable of transmitting video
  
• Backpacks, Bags and Purses larger than 10” X 10” x 12” (in its natural state)
  
• Cameras*
  
• Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
  
• Radios/TVs/Noise or music producing devices/Two way or other talk radios
  
• Folding armchairs/Rigid type chairs
  
• Flags/Banners/Signs
  
• Strollers
  
• Food/Beverages/Coolers
  
• Golf shoes with metal spikes
  
• Ladders/Periscopes/Selfie sticks
  *Cameras (still photography/personal use only) are allowed on Practice Round days-Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
  

Note: The Masters Tournament Committee may prohibit other items at its discretion.

 

see how outdated their policy is. Who the hell has a beeper any more?

 

Most doctors.

 

Will they not even allow a dr to carry a beeper for legit medical purposes?

[djmohab2]

http://www.golfdiges...s-masters-photo

 

 

I'm still amused by the guy in the red shirt. Saw his reaction during the telecast and it was like he was saying to Sergio "WTF, I could have made that."

 

He's the embodiment of the "Most Interesting WRXer in the World" thread :rofl:

 

That guy was acting like he just lost his house on that putt

[rlconklin]

I am pretty sure they don't try and keep you from bringing them in, you just can't get caught using one.

Yes, they have specific searches for cell phones and cameras during tournament days.

Not only do they discourage you from bringing in cell phones, the policy is to check everyone before entering with metal detectors and not to let anyone in with one. If caught, the penalty is lifetime forfiture of tickets.

[vegas005]

years ago I brought in a small handheld tv....was able to listen to the broadcast via headphone while hiding the tv in my bag...while sitting on the side of the green at 15 and knowing Couples was in contention....i knew he hit it in the water on 13 10 minutes before the crowd saw the scoreboard change!

[cdnglf]

years ago I brought in a small handheld tv....was able to listen to the broadcast via headphone while hiding the tv in my bag...while sitting on the side of the green at 15 and knowing Couples was in contention....i knew he hit it in the water on 13 10 minutes before the crowd saw the scoreboard change!

 

This is funny stuff.

How big was a "small handheld tv" in 1992? Cell phones of that era were about the size of a lunch box.

[rboeckel]

Sneaky lil buggers

[BrianMcG]

years ago I brought in a small handheld tv....was able to listen to the broadcast via headphone while hiding the tv in my bag...while sitting on the side of the green at 15 and knowing Couples was in contention....i knew he hit it in the water on 13 10 minutes before the crowd saw the scoreboard change!

 

This is funny stuff.

How big was a "small handheld tv" in 1992? Cell phones of that era were about the size of a lunch box.

[Roadking2003]

I am pretty sure they don't try and keep you from bringing them in, you just can't get caught using one.

 

Yes, they do. You go through a scanner.

[cdnglf]

years ago I brought in a small handheld tv....was able to listen to the broadcast via headphone while hiding the tv in my bag...while sitting on the side of the green at 15 and knowing Couples was in contention....i knew he hit it in the water on 13 10 minutes before the crowd saw the scoreboard change!

 

This is funny stuff.

How big was a "small handheld tv" in 1992? Cell phones of that era were about the size of a lunch box.

 

[cvhookem63]

Confirmed that he was the Snapchat guy and his phone was allowed in to post to the Masters feed in Snapchat.

[JMoroz]

Personally, I find their policy completely ridiculous.....one of the many reason why I don't care if I ever go to their concentration camp, I meant golf club, to watch a tournament.

 

If you had the chance to go and this is your reasoning for not, shame on you.

[1puttAU]

Personally, I find their policy completely ridiculous.....one of the many reason why I don't care if I ever go to their concentration camp, I meant golf club, to watch a tournament.

 

If you had the chance to go and this is your reasoning for not, shame on you.

 

He's just mad that he hasn't won the lottery yet or been offered tickets to go. With that attitude I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't invite him. He sounds like a blast to be around.