Masters Tournament: Strict Rules & Traditions

0:00It's April 9th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Corey with The Story. The Master's Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club is golf's most exclusive event drawing 40,000 patrons each April through a lottery system. Founded in 1934 by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, it's the one time the private club opens to the public with zero tolerance for. School breakers facing eviction, loss credentials, or a lifetime ban. Patrons get called that instead of fans, and even broadcasters stick to terms like golf club, not country club. Cell phones, smart watches for calls or recording, and cameras during tournament rounds are strictly banned. Leave them at home or use courtesy phones. On course. Dress code keeps it classy. No shorts, denim, backward caps, metal spikes, or bare feet. Collared shirts and pants only, nothing too loud or bright. Bags max out at 10 by 10 by 12 inches, all searched at metal detectors, and no outside

1:04food or drinks. Concessions are cheap, like $3. Chicken sandwiches unchanged since 2002. No flags, banners, yelling, music, or running, golf claps only. Bring collapsible chairs without arms or buy the iconic green ones as souvenirs, but the sitting on grass is off limits, and that four mile walk around. 18 holes test your stamina. These traditions keep the masters mystique alive, blending reverence for the game with ironclad etiquette that fans crave year after year.