Mark Calcavecchia Disqualified from Masters for Augusta Rule Violation
Mark Calcavecchia was removed from Augusta National on Wednesday after breaching the club’s strict no-phone policy. The 65-year-old former major champion attended as an honorary invitee ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Incident and reaction
Security escorted Calcavecchia from the grounds for carrying a mobile device. Media reports say he later spoke briefly by phone and offered no public criticism of the club.
Player history at Augusta
Calcavecchia won The Open Championship in 1989. He played the Masters 18 times between 1987 and 2008, with a best finish of second in 1988.
Augusta National rules and enforcement
Augusta National enforces a range of rules to preserve the tournament’s traditions. Violations can lead to immediate ejection and revoked tickets for the week.
- No mobile phones, tablets, or laptops are permitted inside the grounds.
- Old-fashioned pay phones are available on the property for necessary calls.
- Cameras are allowed only during practice rounds, and only for still photos.
- No filming is permitted once tournament play starts.
- Dress codes ban shorts and visible branding for patrons.
- Fans must not run on the grounds or ask players for autographs on the course.
- One collapsible chair per visitor is allowed. Food and drink cannot be brought in.
- Booing and jeering are prohibited; celebrating good shots is encouraged.
How this fits broader enforcement
The club has removed patrons for similar infractions in the past. Last year, Arizona State coach Matt Thurmond was ejected for wearing shorts on the practice range.
Thurmond said he mistakenly stepped onto the range to greet an alumnus. He later expressed regret and a desire to follow Augusta’s rules.
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