An intoxicated man was arrested during the week of The Masters for trying to make his way into Augusta National Golf Club.
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According to The Augusta Press, a 36-year-old man named Matthew Stroud spent Masters Monday trying to convince patrons to give him their tickets to the practice round as they exited Augusta National. Authorities told him to leave around 11 a.m., which he initially did.
However, Richmond County Sheriff's Capt. Scott Gay told the outlet that the intoxicated man returned and continued seeking tickets. Authorities told him to leave. He did not, so they arrested him for criminal trespassing.
Authorities booked him into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. He ultimately secured his release on $285 bond.
Tickets to The Masters are incredibly difficult to obtain. Fans — or patrons — can't simply go and purchase tickets to the prestigious golf tournament. They need some luck.
Patrons with tickets for one year can simply update their personal information ahead of the annual lottery. New users have to create accounts on The Masters website ahead of the application process.
June 1 starts the application process. Potential patrons can put their names into the proverbial hat while seeking tickets to practice rounds or tournament rounds. The deadline for the application process ends on June 20.
Countless fans apply for tickets each year, far more than Augusta National Golf Club allows during the tournament. This creates a lottery system where some people receive the welcome news that they can purchase tickets. The rest have to wait until the application process begins again for the next year.
"As a reminder, Augusta National, Inc. is the only authorized source/seller of Masters Tickets," the tournament's website states.
"The resale of any Masters Ticket is strictly prohibited. Holders of Tickets acquired from third parties, by whatever means, may be excluded from attendance to the Tournament."
