Summary
Mark Calcavecchia, a golfer who has won 13 PGA Tour titles, was removed from Augusta National Golf Club for using a cell phone, which is against the club's rules. This happened just before the start of the Masters Tournament, one of the most prestigious events in professional golf. The club has a policy to maintain a traditional environment by banning personal electronic devices, and violations result in immediate removal.
Key Facts
- Mark Calcavecchia, a 13-time PGA Tour winner, was removed from Augusta National for cell phone use.
- Augusta National Golf Club has a strict ban on personal electronic devices to keep a traditional atmosphere.
- The rule applies to all visitors, including past players.
- Calcavecchia played in the Masters 18 times and won the 1989 Open Championship.
- The club provides alternative ways to make calls if necessary, such as banks of phones for emergencies.
- The incident occurred just before the start of the Masters Tournament.
- Violations of the electronic device rule result in immediate removal from the venue.
