The U.S.G.A. wont allow it!

The crowd at the U.S. Woman's Open wont be doing any texting or taking any camera phone pictures because cell phones are one of the items on a long list of prohibited items.

The reason is so the golfers will not be disturbed. Even a phone on vibrate can create a disturbance and simply will not be allowed. Spectators are told to leave all cell phones at home or in their car. The spectators that think they can slide by will be directed to a tent near the entrance called the "Tech Check" where they must turn their phone off and leave for the duration of their stay.

By Thursday morning more than 100 phones were checked in. While most comply one woman made a fuss arguing she had a business to run. She finally gave up her phone and was allowed in. Phones are provided for local and long distance calling but cell phones must stay away.

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Dean from Texas said "I would do anything the USGA asks me to do. They have rules for good reasons and anyone who can't comply should pay the penalty no matter what it is."

Jessica from Georgia said "I can live without my cell phone for a few hours, I don't know why people get so hot and bothered over something so small as leaving their cell phone in the car for a few hours."

Wade from California said "Whats the big deal? It's just a cell phone. Let them in."

We say, There is no room on the course for cell phones. When we golf our cell phones are left where they belong. In the car!