The Golf Guru Show

“To be consistent with the strict no-cell phone policies adhered to by our members and guests, we felt this was the only course of action,” Payne said in a prepared statement. “The line was crossed when images of our member locker room were Tweeted and of course, subsequently re-Tweeted by their followers. However, we look forward to welcoming back Ian and Graeme next year, assuming Ian qualifies.”

The duo, playing with former Players Champion Henrik Stenson on Tuesday, posted a variety of videos depicting the drive up Magnolia Lane, the member locker area and the view from an upstairs porch where Sub-Air units could be heard running in the background. While the course did appear to be extremely green, the sky a bright blue and the bunkers a vibrant white, Payne received calls from members whose grandchildren saw the unwarranted Tweets, wondered if a violation had taken place, and subsequently flooded the Augusta National switchboard.

“If not for the swift action of our members’ grandchildren, it could have been a lot worse,” said Payne. “When we confiscated Poulter’s iPhone we found images of the golf course. I said to him, “you know, the course has rights too.” But apparently this was unbeknownst to Mr. Poulter and the committee felt it had no other choice but to rescind his invitation.”

McDowell was also cited by the Augusta sheriff for driving while using a cellular device, a $200 fine on city streets, but a $5000 fine when committed on Magnolia Lane.

Payne ended his statement by wishing all players, patrons and media a happy April Fool’s Day.

Classic way to start  April 2011. I am so excited to make my annual trip to Augusta on Monday. I will have my flip cam and casio in hand just in case a Guru TV show breaks out, you never know! I will share my experience and videos with my peeps as usual. Who is everyone’s pick for this years Masters? Leave your comment below

See you on the lesson tee,

Jason