While all other major golf tournaments allow fans to carry their mobile devices, the Augusta, Ga., property strictly prohibits cell phones, allowing their use only in the locker room and media center. The property does provide 24 land-line phones for those who need to place a call.
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Memorial Golf Tournament Allowing Cell Phones
Following the new PGA Tour regulations, spectators can now carry phones kept on silent mode; use of a new iPhone app is also encouraged to track scoring and get a course overview.
Providing Hospitality in a Wi-Fi World
Toll Brothers stays on the leading edge of wireless technology for 11 golf properties.
Cellular Reception
Officials at the Wyndham Championship, held in August at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., dialed up new territory for golf, reports USA Today. Long a no-no at PGA Tour events, fans were allowed to bring their cellphones and other mobile devices to the club and use them during practice rounds and tournament play-as long…
Another Call To Silence All Phones (and PDAs)
Golf gives its players an opportunity to get exercise and take a break from our cares and concerns-let’s not ruin this by bringing the office to the course.