Attending the Masters is not quite like walking into another major sporting event. Augusta National has built the spectator experience around traditions that can feel almost untouched by the smartphone era, and patrons are expected to adapt the moment they enter the grounds.
Some everyday objects have to stay outside, certain behaviors that barely attract attention at other tournaments can cause problems here, and even the way spectators move around the course follows a particular etiquette. The result is an atmosphere where galleries can spend hours focused on the golf without thousands of glowing screens competing for attention. For first-time visitors, however, discovering these expectations at the entrance is a poor way to begin a long-awaited trip to Augusta…