Golf Accessories That Are BANNED From The Course..
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From a device we can’t live without to no golf memorabilia allowed these are accessories that are banned from the PGA Tour there’s over 11 billion mobile phones in the world and many of us are glued to them day in and day out with the average person spending over 3 hours
On their device and checking it about 58 times a day but did you know that golfers are prohibited from using them on the PGA tour that’s right during PGA tournaments golfers are generally not allowed to use cell phones the same goes for tablets and other communication devices why because the PGA Tour wants
To prevent forms of cheating such as receiving live updates of players scores weather updates and other information that could be considered an unfair Advantage One golf club that strictly prohibits phone use for everyone is Augusta National the home of the Masters where fans players and even reporters
Are not allowed to use their devices so what happens if you’re caught with a phone during the Masters well you could be banned for life just ask longtime golf fan Scott fate Scott purchased tickets for himself and his father for a master’s practice round however when they arrived at the gate security staff
Found a cell phone in his father’s bag Scott’s father told security that he forgot that his device was stored there and while the pair were allowed to attend the practice round that day a few months later Scott received a letter in the mail stating that his ticket buying privileges had been revoked permanently
Later Scott said I’m cursed for life but it’s not only fans who have been busted for cell phones Tiger Woods was once caught with a cell phone in his hand at Augusta’s 10th Green in 2010 fellow golf pro and friend of tigers Mark omira said Woods was helping him by filming his
Putting stroke and while Woods clearly violated Augusta’s cell phone policy a spokesman later said that exceptions to the policy could be made sounds like preferential treatment to me has any golfer ever been fine for using a cell phone during a tournament a quick Google search turned up nothing for players on
The tour but other players from other professional sports leagues have been fined for alleged cell phone use during games two examples from the NFL immediately come to mind first in 2022 the now retired allpro linebacker JJ Watt told talk show Guru Dan Patrick that he was find $10,000 for checking his phone during
Halftime in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers watt claimed that he checked his phone to ensure that he received credit for a sack that tied the NFL’s single season sack record of 22.5 the more Infamous example involves the former New Orleans wide receiver Joe horn who is finded $30,000 for using an
Actual cell phone while celebrating a touchdown against the New York Giants back in 2003 the Saints Michael Lewis was also fined $5,000 for helping to orchestrate the celebration but for now let’s get back to golf so with no cell phones allowed during tournaments you may be wondering where PGA Tour players
Store their phones during their rounds players phones are usually stored in designated areas such as their lockers the caddy station or other secure location applications now that we know phones are banned what other accessories are prohibited for one thing any and all performance-enhancing accessories have been banned these items include distance
Measuring devices that use GPS or other devices that provide any additional information Beyond basic distance measurements also the PGA Tour generally prohibits its players from wearing clothing or accessories that display offensive distracting or controversial logos messages or Graphics surprisingly another thing that’s been banned is wearing shorts PGA Tour players play in
Some very warm tropical locals during the summer months with tournaments this year scheduled for August in the US’s southern states of North Carolina Tennessee and Atlanta where heat and humidity can be scorching however no matter how warm the weather is they must suit up in pants with shorts only
Allowed for practice rounds the PGA Tour has been very uptight about this rule despite grumblings from players in fact patties have only been allowed to wear shorts since 1999 what a shame fans weren’t allowed to see Phil Mickelson’s caves of Adonis this year so now we know
That cell phones and certain items of clothing are banned but what about Metal spikes while your local municipality may not permit you to wear metal spikes they are permitted for players on the PGA tour Tiger Woods used to use metal spikes but doesn’t anymore according to an article on golf.com two players who
Do wear them are Justin Thomas and Bryson Des Shambo now let’s switch to the live tour and take a look at some of the strict rules they have in place reporters have gathered details about the Liv tour’s expectations for players based on unsealed documents in the PGA tour’s legal proceedings against the Liv
Tour players on the Liv tour are prohibited from using performance-enhancing substances and their contracts stipulate that players are prohibited from having dealings with persons who actively have involved trafficking or administration of substances or methods prohibited by the world anti-doping agency or other forms of doping in an ESPN article published
In 2022 it was revealed that Liv planned to have an anti-doping policy in place by the 2023 season and planed to implement drug tests for all players players on the Liv tour are also banned from gambling and cannot drink alcohol while playing Liv tour players are allowed to consume moderate amounts of
Alcohol after their rounds or at Social functions only what are the penalties for not abiding by the Liv tours rules and regulations in the event of an investigation into alleged misconduct such as poor on course Behavior drug use wagering or criminal convictions players will receive an interim written notice
Explaining the violation and potential sanctions the player will have 10 days to respond with a written explanation and any mitigating factors Liv golf will then issue a final written notice and the player can appeal through either a streamlined or standard appeal process depending on the severity of the
Violation Liv golf has the authority to temporarily suspend a player during the appeals process and sanctions for violations can range from a reprimand or censure to fines ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 suspension from tournaments expulsion for 2 years and permanent expulsion with no possibility of reinstatement for the most severe
Violations for now though let’s switch back to the PGA Tour we know about the Band accessories but what’s the average PGA Tour player allowed to keep in their bag first and foremost are their golf clubs every golfer will have at least these clubs in their bag three Woods
Three wedges one putter one hybrid and six irons next comes the head covers which are critical for preventing damage of course Pros will also pack a ton of golf balls and teas in their bags and a few pairs of gloves with the PGA Tour often playing in locals with
Unpredictable weather it’s also vital that golfers pack a large umbrella along with rain gear and towels and the umbrella is typically large enough for both the player and caddy to fit under it since Cates know their players so well they’ll often pack anything else that they know they may need such as
Their favorite drink a pair of shoes or extra visors and hats this makes me wonder how much the average PGA Tour players bag weighs in an interview with golf.com Bryson D shambo’s caddy Brian Ziegler estimated that his client’s bag weighs 55 lbs that’s a lot of weight
What do you keep in your golf bag and how much does it weigh let us know in the comments now that we know about Band accessories for golfers what about the rules for fans on its website the PGA Tour lists a wide range of items that are not permitted at its tournaments
Video cameras point and shoot cameras selfie sticks handheld cameras seat cushions and computers and laptops are just some of the items prohibited by the tour if you’re hoping to get a PGA tour pro to sign your favorite photo or trading card this summer sadly you’ll be out of luck because memorabilia items
Like pin Flags photos trading cards BS and other sports paraphernalia are strictly prohibited some of you may be wondering if you can bring your pet to a PGA Tour event but the answer is no that might be a good thing because you wouldn’t want it to run into a mean
Looking alligator what are some of the more unusual items that the PGA Tour permits at its events you might be surprised to learn that the PGA Tour allows for Segways portable radios and collapsible chairs to be brought in so there you have it ladies and gentlemen from no golf memorabilia allowed to a
Device we can’t live without those were accessories that are banned from the PGA tour
