The Masters launch security crackdown to protect golden rule after Major winner kicked out

The Masters launch security crackdown to protect golden rule after Major winner kicked outThe Masters have several strict rules, which even saw former major winner Mark Calcavecchia kicked out of Augusta earlier in the weekCommentsSportIsaac Seelochan Senior Sports Journalist20:28, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe Masters have a strict no phones policy (Image: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)The Masters have reportedly looked to crack down on AI glasses which are aimed at circumventing their strict no-phone and no-camera policy. The strict rule saw Mark Calcavecchia ejected from the venue on Tuesday, after being caught using his mobile phone.‌Those strict rules include AI glasses which can contain mini speakers, microphones, and cameras, allowing users to send and receive messages, listen to music, and capture photos and video. The modern technology can be difficult to detect to the untrained eye.‌But the Daily Mail claim the glasses are now among the club's top priorities when briefing security staff, with officials learning how to spot the hidden cameras.‌READ MORE: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's money rift, Irishman's awe for Erica Stoll, £7.1m decisionREAD MORE: Masters star given official warning by Augusta National after smashing club in meltdownA source told the paper that on one recent occasion, a fan was caught trying to bring the glasses into the first round of the Masters.It is said they used them for a practice round and were shown some leniency. The club confiscated the gadget, but the fan was able to collect it as they left.However, anyone who attempts to sneak them into Sunday's final round would risk being kicked out and banned from the tournament, the source added.‌JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! All the best sports news and much more on our dedicated Facebook pageIt is also claimed that officials keep an eye out online for fans posting content using the glasses.Augusta National were approached with a request for comment.‌The reports come after 198...