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Mark Calcavecchia has been ejected from the 90th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club for violating the tournament’s no-phone policy.
Augusta National does not allow anyone to use cell phones, including media and patrons (this refers to fans and spectators in attendance). This rule includes laptops, tablets, and two-way pagers. This is being implemented to “maintain a traditional atmosphere.”
No distractions, no excuses. Violating this rule can result in immediate expulsion and loss of tickets, which is what happened to the 13-time PGA Tour winner and 1989 Open Championship winner.
Calcavecchia, 65, did not participate in the tournament, but attended as an “honorary invitee” given to the winners of men’s golf’s other three majors after receiving a five-year exemption from attending the Masters.
He allegedly had his cell phone stolen and was removed from the Masters by security at the annual golf championship event as a result.
“I literally think I should hang up right now because I have nothing negative to say about Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters,” Calcavecchia told Golfweek before quickly hanging up.
Calcavecchia played in the Masters a total of 18 times between 1987 and 2008. Although he never hoisted a trophy or wore the prestigious green jacket, he finished runner-up in the 1988 tournament.
