The Masters famously still has a total embargo on mobile phones for both players and spectators (or should that be patrons). A number of players, however, have admitted to sneaking their phones onto Augusta National. Former champion Zach Johnson was told off by one of the officials for using his phone on a practice day after damaging one of his clubs.  Spectators on the PGA and European (now DP World) Tour are able to use mobile phones for taking photographs for personal use. However, the use of the phone for voice calls is supposed to be limited to areas away from play to avoid distracting the players. It would appear that most events know that they are swimming against the tide and that mobile phones are here to stay.