The Augusta National Golf Club is well known for their strict policies when it comes to behaviour both on and off the golf course during Masters week.
There have been numerous occurrences in the past when players, fans and even family members of competitors in The Masters have been disciplined for flouting some of those rules.
From no cell phones allowed to the strict dress code, Augusta National ensure that their rules are adhered to.
Back in 2001, Augusta National informed past champion Doug Ford that he wasn’t allowed to compete in The Masters anymore, after not having made a cut since 1971.
Gary McCord was banned from commentating at The Masters after he used a phrase deemed unacceptable by the Augusta hierarchy.
The phrase? McCord suggested that Augusta National used bikini wax to get their greens so slick.
However, here is the story of one man who fell foul of one of the harsher rules implemented by Augusta National.
Frank Stranahan was once kicked out of The Masters for breaking simple rule
Stranahan was involved in a very unfortunate incident just before the start of The Masters way back in 1948.
He was dealt with extremely harshly for doing something that is strictly forbidden at Augusta.
Stranahan, who finished runner-up to Jimmy Demaret in 1947, was enjoying his practice round at Augusta National just before the tournament began in 1948.
However, when he returned to the clubhouse, he was given strict orders to leave the property.
His crime? Playing more than one ball during his practice round. Stranahan denied the allegations, insisting that he only played more than one ball when chipping and putting – something that is permitted at Augusta National.
He was escorted off the premises nonetheless, in spite of his pleas that he had done nothing wrong.
His ban lasted just 12 months though, and he was welcomed back by Augusta National officials the following year.
All you need to know about Frank Stranahan
Stranahan won the British Amateur twice in 1948 and 1950, and he finished in a tie for second at The Masters in 1947 and twice at The Open Championship in 1947 and 1953.
He turned pro in 1954 at the age of 32, six years after he flouted the rules at Augusta National and was kicked out of the tournament.
Stranahan won six times on the PGA Tour, but only twice as a professional.
He was known as the ‘Toledo strongman’ of the PGA Tour due to his background in weightlifting.
Stranahan was ranked number one in his weight class in powerlifting for nine years from 1945 through to 1954.
He was a prolific long distance runner as well, having completed 102 marathons.
What an incredible all-round athlete he was. Stranahan sadly passed away in 2013 at the age of 90 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
He left a wonderful legacy behind, and he will always be remembered for his performances at The Masters throughout the years.
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