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Mark Calcavecchia booted from 90th Masters in Augusta for using phone
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (217+ words) Mark Calcavecchia was kicked out of the 90th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club for violating the tournament's no-phone policy. Augusta National doesn't allow anyone to use their phones " including media members and patrons, which refers to fans and spectators in…...
Sports with Sam: Inside midweek Masters'Par 3 fun & Augusta's new player facilities
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (106+ words) Join Sam Crenshaw in Augusta for a behind-the-scenes look at Masters week! From the family-friendly Par 3 Tournament to the unveiling of Augusta's state-of-the-art player services building, get expert insights on course conditions, player prep, and what's ahead as the 90th Masters…...
Inside midweek Masters: Par 3 fun and Augusta's new player facilities
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (379+ words) Updated on: April 8, 2026 / 6: 38 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta The energy at Augusta National is palpable as Masters week hits its stride. Before the tournament's intensity sets in, there's time for family, fun, and a few swings with smiles'all part of the…...
No sand for you! Popular Georgia beach loses fed erosion funds to New Jersey.
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (564+ words) TYBEE ISLAND " Georgia's most popular beach is thinning and the federal funds to fatten up the shore won't be coming as scheduled. Tybee Island officials learned Tuesday the island's periodic beach renourishment project has been cut from the U. S. Army Corps…...
5 takeaways from Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley's news conference
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (366+ words) It's essentially the Masters "State of the Union" and it always produces a flurry of topics. Fred Ridley's annual media session on the Wednesday before the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club generates a wide range of discussion points. This…...
'Peaceful.' The Masters at Augusta bans cell phones, and everyone loves it
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (1020+ words) AUGUSTA, GA " I'm midway down the first fairway at Augusta National when panic sets in. I slap my front pockets and feel no cell phone in its familiar place against my thigh. My wallet is there, but no phone. So,…...
Masters phone policy gets Mark Calcavecchia booted from Augusta National
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (418+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. " The Masters no-phone policy applies to all patrons. That includes major champions, as Mark Calcavecchia found out the hard way on Tuesday. Calcavecchia, the 1989 British Open champion, was removed from Augusta National Golf Club by security for using…...
Augusta National Holding Strong On Support For Rollback
12+ hour, 5+ min ago (209+ words) (Title Image Courtesy Augusta National Golf Club - Joe Toth) With the rule changes still slated to go into place in 2030, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley ended his annual press conference Tuesday with the following statement: As for professional golf, we…...
2026 Masters Hole in One Odds and History at Augusta National
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (316+ words) There is no moment more electric in golf than a hole in one. There haven't been many at the Masters over the years, and the last time one was recorded was by Stewart Cink in 2022. Does that mean we're due…...
The Masters is here. Anyone can win. Plus: How Augusta National has changed
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (398+ words) The 2026 Masters could see a dark-horse breakthrough." Bill Streicher / Imagn Images Good afternoon! Welcome to our special-edition newsletter covering the Masters Tournament. I'm Alex Kirshner, a contributing writer for"The Athletic, and I'll be with you for the next 72 holes....