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eich41 Well Established Member

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At what point is the tour going to take some sort of action regarding the use of cell phones/cameras with the gallery? As Spieth was in his backswing on 18 with a chance to win his third major of year and make history, some jobber couldn't help but to get out his camera to get an action shot. Most likely so he could post it on Facebook or Twitter to brag to his buddies that he was there and got a picture of the shot. That was an egregious example but it seems like every shot these guys try to hit there are multiple people with little respect for the players and tournament and are more concerned with their personal desire for a cool picture for their social media bragging rights. Since clearly so many peoe simply can't help themselves, how long will it be before phones and cameras are outright banned? I'd be all for it since we clearly have passed the point that common decency is enough. Especially when you have guys like Spieth who deal with this every shot, which slows down the pace, and are later being put on the clock for salt in the wound. Thoughts?
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Phones and cameras have already been banned. It just (mostly) lead to people who wanted to have their phones with them being sneaky.

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[quote name="iacas" url="/t/83364/cell-phones-cameras-on-tour#post_1172882"]Phones and cameras have already been banned. It just (mostly) lead to people who wanted to have their phones with them being sneaky. [/quote] Well if they start removing patrons from the course as soon as they pull out a phone, it would solve the problem. A rule is only as effective as its enforcement and recourse.
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Phones and cameras have already been banned. It just (mostly) lead to people who wanted to have their phones with them being sneaky.

From TheOpen:

Mobile Device & Camera Policy

A strict policy will be in place to ensure play is not disrupted in any way.

  • All devices must be in SILENT mode at all times
  • Calls must be placed or received in approved designated areas, referred to as "Mobile Device Zones"
  • No audio or video capture is permitted at any time
  • No still photography is permitted on Championship Days
  • Data use (e.g. texting, e-mail, website access, etc) is permitted throughout the golf course. Volume must be muted at all times

Spectators who breach any provision of this policy will be subject to the terms and conditions of ticket sales.

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Not everyone is a idiot with a cell phone or camera. And as mentioned above if they'd enforce the rules that were put into place we wouldn't have these situations. It's sad that everyone would get punished for the foolishness of a few. Throw those who don't abide by the rule out and there wouldn't be a issue imho.
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They did such a great job enforcing it....Even a ranger breaking the rules..

I heard the camera also but these guys just have to make these shots even with the noise.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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They did such a great job enforcing it....Even a ranger breaking the rules..

I heard the camera also but these guys just have to make these shots even with the noise.

They should go out and play at an air force base golf course.  Definitely gets your mind into not listening to noises, otherwise you would almost never hit your ball.

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