Spectator's Guide
VANTAGE POINTS
The putting green
Located just behind the 10th tee, you can watch as golfers prepare for their round. Most spend a few minutes practicing with their putter before they tee off.
The practice tee
Seating is available in the bleachers behind the tee. It is standing room only to the right of the tee. Located beside Magnolia Lane at the entrance to the club, the range is 265 yards with an 105-foot tall restraining net. A chipping area, on the other side of Magnolia Lane, is also open to spectators.
Behind the No. 4 tee
This is a good spot to see action on two holes, with views of the approach to the No. 3 green and the tee shot on the par-3 No. 4.
Behind the No. 7 green
A great spot to see a lot of golf, with views down the No. 2 and No. 3 fairways, the No. 7 green, the No. 8 tee and the No. 17 fairway.
Behind the No. 12 tee
Located in the heart of Amen Corner, spectators can see the approach shots to No. 11, the entire 12th hole, and tee shots and second shots on the par-5 No. 13.
Bleachers by No. 15 green
Lots of action here, with views of approaches to the par-5 No. 15 and tee shots on the par-3 No. 16.
Hill behind no. 18 green
If you stake out a spot early enough, you can see approach shots to the final green and have a sweeping view of several other holes.
HOURS
- Practice rounds: Gates open at 8 a.m., close at about 6:30 p.m.
- Tournament: Gates open at 8 a.m., close 30 minutes after play
GETTING THERE
- Exit Interstate 20 at Wheeler Road; take Wheeler to Berckmans Road up to Gate 6 or 10 of Augusta National.
- Take the River Watch exit off I-20 to 15th Street, getting on Calhoun Expressway until it becomes Washington Road.
- Drive on I-20 into South Carolina, getting off at Martintown Road and taking it from 13th Street to Calhoun to Washington Road.
- Head up Washington Road from exit off I-20.
- Traffic access will be restricted on Alexander Drive.
PARKING
On tournament days, free parking is provided on the grounds to patrons with tournament parking permits. Patron parking is available at Gates 4 and 5 on Washington Road and Gates 6 and 10 on Berckmans Road. Alternative parking sites, which are not operated by Augusta National, are located along Washington and Berckmans roads. Daily fees will be required.
WALK-INS
Walk-ins are allowed at Gate 3A on Washington Road and Gates 6A and 9 on Berckmans Road.
AUTOGRAPHS
There is a no-autograph policy on the golf course. Autograph-seeking will be allowed only on the parking lot side of the clubhouse near the driving range.
TOURNAMENT TICKETS
- No tickets are sold at the gate. Tournament or "series" badges have been sold to those people on the patron list, which is fully subscribed.
- Augusta National Golf Club is the only authorized ticket source. Sales through vendors such as travel agents and tour groups violate the club's sales agreement, and those ticket holders are subject to denial of admission and permanent loss of tickets.
- No refunds, rain checks, exchanges or replacements will be made if the course is closed because of adverse weather conditions or for other safety reasons.
PRACTICE-ROUND TICKETS
- Practice-round tickets are limited and sold in advance by application.
- To receive an application for future practice-round tickets, send your name, address, phone number and Social Security number to: Masters Tournament, Practice Rounds, P.O. Box 2047, Augusta, GA 30903.
ON TV
Tuesday-Sunday
- Pairings, tee times and general information will be broadcast on Comcast-Channel 4.
Thursday
- 4-7 p.m.: First round, USA Network- 8-11 p.m.: Replay, USA
- 11:30-11:45 p.m.: Highlights, CBS, WRDW-TV (Channel 12)
Friday
- 4-7 p.m.: Second round, USA
- 8-11 p.m.: Replay, USA
- 11:30-11:45 p.m.: Highlights, CBS, WRDW-TV (Channel 12)
Saturday
- 3:30-7 p.m.: Third round, CBS, WRDW-TV (Channel 12)
Sunday
- 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Jim Nantz Remembers Augusta: The 1960 Masters. Arnold Palmer's comeback win, CBS, WRDW-TV (Channel 12)
- 2:30-7 p.m.: Final round, CBS, WRDW-TV (Channel 12)
ON THE RADIO
- Information on traffic and parking, along with other news, will be broadcast on AM radio 1300.
- XM radio Channel 146 will provide coverage from noon to 7 p.m. each tournament day.
FOOD AND DRINKS
- No coolers or containers can be carried or are allowed on the course.
- Check stands are located next to the parking lots at entrance gates.
- Fans who bring their lunches may check them without charge.
- Picnic grounds are near Gate 10 and at the end of the patrons' corridor near the main entrance.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions must be purchased with cash.
Here are some prices on food and drinks at the Augusta National:
- Sandwiches: $1.50-$2.50
- Beverages: $1
- Beer: $2-$3 (Beer is not available on the main course after 4 p.m.)
- Snacks: $1
- Fruit: 75 cents
SOUVENIRS
Prices for souvenirs available at outdoor golf shops:
- Visors: $15
- Baseball caps: $16-$26
- Bag towels: $12-$17
- T-shirts: $22-$33
- Balls: 3 for $11; 12 for $44
- Umbrellas: $42
- Men's shirts: $49-$149
- Women's shirts: $48-$139
- Automated teller machines are located in the patron corridor opposite the main golf shop.
- Personal checks and MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express charge cards are accepted.
PERSONAL ITEMS
- Personal bags, belt bags and packages may be no larger than 10 inches wide by 5 inches high by 5 inches deep. This rule also applies to purses and pocketbooks. - Cameras are not allowed on the course after Wednesday's practice round.
- Other items not allowed on the course are cellular phones, portable radios and televisions, walkie-talkies, audible beepers and other electronic devices.
- Also restricted are folding armchairs, rigid-type chairs or stools, ladders, periscopes, strollers, coolers, beverage containers and flags or banners.
- For security purposes, all ticket purchasers and holders consent to the reasonable inspection of his person before entering and during the tournament. Ticket holders may be electronically scanned.
