Everyone always talks about the cheap concessions or the limited commercials, but Augusta's no-phone policy is by far the best rule in sports. No phones, just living in the moment.

Apr 12, 2025 · 12:01 PM UTC

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Joe Pompliano
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Wish this would be implemented for other events tbh
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Pate State material 🤌🏼
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1,000,000% correct. If another elite sporting event could recreate the no-phone rule… I believe it would become a top destination to take corporate partners/prospects.
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should be the norm everywhere
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They should do this at the Super Bowl.
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+10000
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💯. But I heard earlier in the week they are considering altering their phone policy. Hope it’s just a rumour.
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No phones just white hats.
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I would have to take the day off from betting because I can’t be without my phone 🤣
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have you been? You need a press pass asap
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I totally agree; motorsports is terrible for this.
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The best!
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It is like stepping back in time in the best of ways
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It’s awesome until you get separated from the rest of your party. Lol.
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No phones is great, but why are all of the spectators dressed like they’re going to get asked to take a celebrity swing?
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I’m a Braves fan with season tickets for the last decade. After several playoff games and the World Series, I would never go to a post-season again. No baseball fans, just social media dorks taking selfies. Phones are the issue making sporting events untenable.
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And it gives you a free hand to hold another concession of your choice!
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Wrote about this exact thing earlier in the week here at Augusta. It’s the best: sbnation.com/golf/2025/4/8/2…

Ludvig Åberg’s favorite thing about Augusta National also happens to be mine

Ludvig Åberg was asked about his favorite thing at Augusta National. His answer is also mine.

sbnation.com
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Such a diverse group. Looks like the senate.
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This should be a rule for all public entertainment events….living in that moment is that shared physical space is all there really is.
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It’s one of the biggest reasons #Masters tickets are so coveted … IMHO.
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Bet most of the people have Apple Watches
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Agree 100% - every sport event should have this rule.
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Beautiful scene
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Yep, if they allowed phones 43% of these folks would be recording, 22% would be staring at their screens, 6% would be on calls or texting.
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yes
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*taken on my iPhone 15
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How enjoyable would it be to turn your phone off for 8 hrs. It must add to the enjoyment of attending this event.
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How is it enforced? Honor system at the gate? Or do they actually search people? I've never been unfortunately.
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Anyone else zooming in, scanning the crowd to find the rule breaker? 🤣
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100% agree. Once the phantom buzzing in you pants goes away it’s freeing and forces you to take it all in.
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Good point.
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💯
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I really do appreciate this! I've got to get to the Masters one day! It's a definite bucket list for me!
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