PGA Tour Approves New Spectator Mobile Device Policy
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 4:40PM 
The PGA TOUR announced Tuesday a new mobile device policy that will allow fans at TOUR events to carry mobile devices and use them in select areas on the golf course.
The Honda Classic, scheduled for Feb. 28-March 6 at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., will be the first event for which the mobile device policy will be implemented as an enhancement to the overall fan experience.
Testing was conducted at five TOUR events in late 2010 and early 2011 including the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am to gauge the potential impact of mobile devices at PGA TOUR events. The five tests allowed the TOUR to develop and refine a list of best practices.
"We understand that mobile devices are an important part of everyday life." said Andy Pazder, PGA TOUR chief of operations. "We concluded after the five test tournaments that allowing mobile devices on-site at TOUR events was a tremendous fan enhancement, allowing them to stay connected to business and family. We anticipate our fans will be respectful of the policy and as a result the integrity of our competitions will not be compromised."
With the revised policy, spectators are allowed to carry mobile devices on the golf course with the volume setting on silent. Phone calls can be made or received in designated areas throughout the golf course -- for example, at concession stands.
Fans will be allowed to receive and send messages and check data on the golf course away from play.
No video recording is permitted at any time during the week, and no photography will be permitted during official competition rounds. Photos can be taken during practice rounds.
The mobile device policy will be implemented on a tournament-by-tournament basis, subject to the approval of the TOUR.
Ths new policy does not apply to The Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, Open Championship and PGA Championship as they are not PGA TOUR co-sponsored events and have their own respective policies regarding the use of mobile devices on-site.
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