Augusta National General Information

Attending the greatest tournament in all of golf? Here's some helpful information to fill you in on the do's and don't's during the Masters tournament at Augusta National.

Tickets | Hours | Weather | Prohibited Items | Food & Drink | Autographs
Souvenirs | Parking | Pro-Shop | Best Spots | Searching

Tickets
Tickets for all Tournament days and practice rounds can be purchased over the phone at 800-279-4444 or online. Tickets can be purchased separately or with additional Hospitality. Tickets must be purchased in advance, there are no ticket booths at Augusta National.

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Hours
Gates open at 7:30 a.m. and close after dark.

Weather
Average early April temperatures range from 80° as a high and lows of around 40°. Hats, cool clothing, and sunscreen should be worn on bright, sunny days.

Prohibited Items
Cell phones, beepers and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited on the grounds at all times. Cameras are strictly prohibited on Tournament days. Anyone violating this policy will be subject to removal from the grounds and the permanent loss of credentials (tickets).

The following items are not allowed inside Augusta National

Cameras (Cameras are allowed Mon-Wed Only)
Cell phones
Bags, Backpacks, Purses, Packages larger than 10"x10"x5"
Beepers / Electronic devices
Weapons of any kind
Alcoholic beverages
Beverage containers / Coolers
Flags / Banners / Signs
Folding armchairs / Rigid type chairs or stools
Ladders / Periscopes
Radios / TVs / Tape recorders
Strollers
Walkie talkies

Food & Drinks
No coolers or containers of any type in which beverages can be carried are allowed on the course. Checkstands are located next to the parking lots at the entrance gates. Fans who bring their lunch may check them without charge. Picnic grounds are near Gate 10 and at the end of the patrons' corridor, near the main entrance. Here are some prices for food and drinks at Augusta National:

Sandwiches - $1-$2.50
Drinks - $.75
Souvenir cups - $1.25
Beer - $1.50-$2.00
Snacks - $.50

Autographs
There is a no-autograph policy on the golf course. Autographs will be allowed only on the parking lot side of the clubhouse. Generally the best days for obtaining autographs are Mon-Wed.

Souvenirs
Here are some prices for souvenirs in the outdoor golf shop at Augusta National:

Visors - $9
Ladies clip-on visors - $11
Old-time baseball hat - $21
Bag towels - $9
Bag tags - $7
Lapel pins - $6
T-shirts - $18
Men's shirts - $46-$115 (Bobby Jones brand most expensive)
Women's shirts - $38-$100
Shirt with collage of Masters Series Badges - $68
Balls - 3-$9; Dozen-$36
Umbrella - $33
Suntan lotion - $4

Parking
Parking is available at Lot 1 off Washington Road and Lot 2 off Berckmans Road. No permit is necessary during practice rounds, but it is needed to park during the tournament. Overflow parking is available for a charge at area businesses and homes. Spectators parked at Gates 4 and 5 on Washington Road will be directed downtown on Washington Road to connect with River Watch Parkway going back to Interstate 20. Those at Gate 6 on Berckmans Road will be steered to Washington Road, then left directly toward I-20. Drivers leaving Gate 10 will go left on Berckmans Road then right onto Wheeler Road to eventually get to I-20. Need to get downtown during the week? Try River Watch Parkway, Walton Way or Gordon Highway. Try leaving downtown in the afternoon on Walton Way or Gordon Highway. Avoid River Watch Parkway in the afternoons during tournament play. Traffic leaving the golf course (Thu-Sun) will be steered from Washington Road to 15th Street and onto River Watch Parkway.

You can avoid the hassle of finding a good parking spot by adding our Hospitality package to your Masters ticket purchase. Complimentary valet parking is included with Masters Hospitality.

Pro-Shop
Only those with proper credentials will be allowed in the pro shop. Souvenirs may be purchased from stands on the grounds.

Best Spots to Be
Driving range (260 yards from middle of teeing area to base of 65-foot high restraining net); putting green. The vantage points on the course include behind the second green, which gives access to the second hole, third tee, seventh green and eighth tee; behind the 12th tee, where spectators can see approach shots to No. 11, the entire 12th hole and tee shots and second shots on the par-5 13th; and the hill behind the 18th green, where spectators can see approach shots onto the final green.

Searching
A legend of who is on the course is posted, with starting time, at the No. 1 and No. 10 tees during practice rounds. Give each group approximately two hours to complete nine holes. A "program'' sheet is made up each day during the tournament.

Suggested Reading
» The Masters Photo Tour - Course landmarks and highlights
» Masters Hospitality - Get more details on Hospitality packages
» Par 3 Contest - Learn more about this fan favorite
» General Information - Guidelines, do's and don't's, policies, etc.
» What to Do - Augusta area attractions
» Where to Stay - Hotels near Augusta National
» Client Testimonials - Our customers share their Masters stories
» Ordering Policies - Shipping, payment, deposits

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