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I just read in UK newspaper, The Telegraph, that earphones were forbidden on the  hallowed grounds of Augusta. The statement referred to TWoods who was, apparently, wearing them.  So it was unclear if only players were forbidden to wear earphones, or everyone who passed thru the grand and glorious gates of Augusta.

Anyone have a copy of the  ground rules for the Master's spectators?  Like, what is permitted, forbidden or tolerated only in the Porta-Potty?  At nearby, to me, golf club Big Sign says "No Mobile Phones permitted On Grounds". But no one pays it any mind.

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I just read in UK newspaper, The Telegraph, that earphones were forbidden on the  hallowed grounds of Augusta. The statement referred to TWoods who was, apparently, wearing them.  So it was unclear if only players were forbidden to wear earphones, or everyone who passed thru the grand and glorious gates of Augusta.

Anyone have a copy of the  ground rules for the Master's spectators?  Like, what is permitted, forbidden or tolerated only in the Porta-Potty?  At nearby, to me, golf club Big Sign says "No Mobile Phones permitted On Grounds". But no one pays it any mind.

If earphones were forbidden, then they sure didn't tell Tiger or Patrick Reed. They both were wearing them.

The mobile phone thing is no joke. Nobody inside (except maybe the media) has a cellphone. They're pretty strict there, you are right.

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Miguel at the Masters driving range yesterday. Remember he was solo 4th last year.

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Photos from yesterday:

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Looking at the "Spectator suggestions"...

I hated being around the greens when I went to my first tournament last year. The only good thing about it was the 2 for 1's they gave out when someone made a birdie.

If i had a ticket...I'd get to Augusta really early and park myself by the #12 tee box. To me this is the best spot. Where would you go?

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Looking at the "Spectator suggestions"...

I hated being around the greens when I went to my first tournament last year. The only good thing about it was the 2 for 1's they gave out when someone made a birdie.

If i had a ticket...I'd get to Augusta really early and park myself by the #12 tee box. To me this is the best spot. Where would you go?

I went for the first time yesterday, and #12 was one of my favorite holes. #16 is pretty awesome, too; watching Rory and Bradley Neil skip balls across the water was really cool.

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There's a bit of a shocker.

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There's a bit of a shocker.

Beat me to this post. I'm super excited to see this. Who is this new Tiger giving out tight hugs, and playing Par 3 contest with the kids?

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I think the focus on Rory and his chance at the “Rory-Slam” or whatever they are calling it has motivated The Tiger to step it up. It may have flipped the circuit breaker in Tiger’s head to the ON position. Go Tiger.
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Woods full swing from end of practice webcast this morning:

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Pairings announced:

http://www.masters.com/en_US/players/pairings/index.html

Love the last group Thursday: Day, Fowler, Sergio going right after Tiger's group

Phil and Rory not too bad either.

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