The Masters has insanely strict rules - here are the things they can throw you out for doing

Not allowing big bags has become a somewhat standard practice at many sporting events of late, but still, taking in hours and hours of golf and walking the course without a sizable pack could prove frustrating for some.

Proving how old school the Masters is, the tournament still has rules on the books regarding the use of beepers. So yeah, doctors better leave their pagers at home, as most others have for the past 15 years.

Cameras are allowed on the course at Augusta National only during the practice rounds before the start of the official tournament. With so many fantastic views and sites to capture at Augusta National, it makes sense that fans looking to take home some memories on film would get to the tournament a day early to take advantage.

While apparently there was a time, as the above picture shows, that bringing guns on golf courses was a thing that happened, Augusta National has a strict policy against weapons of any kind. Regardless of your permit, you won't be allowed onto the course armed.

It should also come as no surprise that Augusta National would prefer fans don't bring alcohol onto their pristine course. Thankfully, beers are reasonably priced, so golf fans can still enjoy a brew while taking in the action.

Similarly, the Masters does not want patrons walking the grounds with coolers filled with drinks. Again, there's plenty of reasonably priced food and beverages available, so planning a Masters tailgate may be unnecessary.

While fans at some golf tournaments have been encouraged to be rowdier of late, the Masters is as traditional as they come, with flags and signs banned.

While Augusta National permits chairs — and necessary for anyone hoping to watch up close at one of the greens for the majority of the day — it's vital that patrons have the right type of seat. "If you bring a chair, make sure it's a collapsible one without armrests," is the official line, so the safest way to get a seat might merely be to buy one from the Pro Shop at Augusta to ensure it passes all inspections.

The people who run the Masters want to make sure everyone has a fair shot at the views offered at Augusta National, so selfie sticks and ladders are out of the question. If you want to be able to see a part of the golf course without jumping over the crowds, it's probably best to arrive early.

It's probably for the best that any and all electronics of yours are left at home if you're planning on attending the Masters. If you need to keep up with something happening off the course, your best bet will be to make use of the phone bank.

While there is no age restriction on the course, it's best to use your head when planning on bringing children along to the Masters. Strollers are not allowed, meaning that should you bring a young child, you'll be holding them for a large amount of the day. Also, every patron on the course must have a badge, regardless of how young they are.

While you'll see rules officials walking the course with walkie-talkies, fans watching from the sidelines are forbidden from having them, just in case you thought you had found a workaround on the course's phone ban.