srg

I take pictures of my grass growing, and there's no boring commentator to put me to sleep.
Of course, this applies to watching it on TV. Maybe there's a lot more action when you are actually there.

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

I doubt the PGA allows cameras other than the pro's. If you are interested in photograph pro golfers, go to a practice round. Many times cameras are allow.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Back in the day, cameras were universally banned from tournament events for the exact reason you mention. Often, they were allowed on the demo day or pro/am day, but never during the play for money. I haven’t attended in years, so in the era of phones, I don’t know.

lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

The camera I took into the St. Jude’s Classic was a Sony A7iii. Maybe I was just lucky.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

You were very lucky!
Mark

Chucknsher

Directly from the Master's WebsiteNote: The Masters Tournament Committee may prohibit other items at its discretion. All items are subject to search.
Electronic devices (including phones, laptops, tablets and beepers) are strictly prohibited on the grounds at all times. Any device being used to record and/or transmit voice, video or data is strictly prohibited. Cameras are strictly prohibited on Tournament days. Violation of these policies will subject the ticket holder to removal from the grounds and the ticket purchaser to the permanent loss of credentials (tickets).

From experience: You can just about get away with anything on Practice Day, usually Wednesday's. No video usually. Once Thurs hits you can use your iPhones but no other camera's. Be prepared to have someone turn you in if you do bring one. You are usually packed in pretty tight and the guy next to you will know if you are trying to sneak a pic with another camera. He may or may not report you but it's my experience that with all the TV cameras on everyone its difficult to get away with taking pics except with an iPhone. And even an iPhone sounds very loud when 10,000 people are completely quiet.

Any regular tournament it is usually camera's only on practice rounds. iPhones ok.

warrenm

Having attended several such events, I’ve never seen a spectator using a camera other than phone. And if your camera causes a player to hit a bad shot, you could be escorted to the gate while your wife watches the rest of the tournament alone. I’d just go and enjoy the day

bobforman Loc: Anacortes, Washington State

Thanks, all, for your sage advice. I will take my cell phone and that'll have to do. Bob

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Sorry Srg! You obviously don't play or follow the game. Those who do either, are fascinated and in awe of the professionals. I'm one of them!
Mark

goofybruce

Augusta National, where the Masters is played, is a very private, exclusive club and the Masters is their tournament so their rules are much stricter than for regular PGA events. There is also the U.S. Open, which is run by the U.S. Golf Association, the ruling body of golf (along with Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, usually known simply as "the R&A") R&A runs the British Open, while the fourth 'major', the PGA, is operated by the Professional Golfers Association, which covers all professional golfers including those at your local club. There is also the PGA Tour, which sponsors The Players and sanctions most of the other weekly PGA events. And I agree with Mark, those guys are very good... If you ever tried to just hit a golf ball with a golf club, go (without camera) to marvel at the skill needed to hit a wedge 86 yards - exactly - at a hole 81 yards away and BACK UP 15 feet to go in the hole.