Lee Westwood has revealed that some players break Augusta National's strict no-phones rule by smuggling in mobile devices. The 52-year-old, who has twice finished runner-up at the Masters, praised the policy but admitted it is not always followed.
Augusta National, which has hosted the Masters since 1934, enforces a ban on electronic devices for both patrons and players. Westwood told the Mirror: 'No phones is always a great rule I think. Even the players aren't supposed to take their phones in. Some people smuggle them in but it's just very much about being there and it being all about the golf.'
The LIV Golf star, who will not compete this year, highlighted the tournament's traditions, including the par-three contest and the familiar faces of staff. 'It's just the little immaculate things. How immaculate it is. There's nothing out of place and I like the silly little rules and traditions that they have,' he said.
Westwood recalled his fondest Masters memories, including playing with Phil Mickelson in the final group in 2010 and finishing second twice. 'Any time you go to Augusta and play, even if there's not a tournament on, it's just a special place to be,' he added.
