Pat McAfee told to go to hell by Masters but | Golf News

Pat McAfee was lighting up a fats cigar as he was approached under the well-known Augusta National umbrellas exterior the clubhouse.

The former Indianapolis Colts punter was virtually unrecognizable with his shoulders lined up, yet he cut a sharp determine. Before talking with reporters, the extremely compensated ESPN persona was having fun with a hearty burger. He had also been approached on a number of events by fellow VIP visitors, some of whom have been noticed laughing during their exchanges with him.

The 38-year-old appeared calm, relaxed, and keen to soak up the ambiance during his first-ever Masters look on Saturday. “Happy to be here,” he told Mirror U.S. Sports. “Incredible. First time. Didn’t know I was allowed in here.”

McAfee was referring to the long-lasting space just exterior the clubhouse — a roped-off zone reserved completely for members, invited visitors, media, gamers, and a choose few others. As with any first-time Masters customer, McAfee is still adjusting to Augusta National’s strict laws. The most well-known rule, of course, is the ban on cell telephones.

Major champion Mark Calcavecchia discovered this the exhausting means earlier in the week when he was eliminated from the grounds for utilizing his cellphone. “I’ve got nothing negative to say about Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters, so I think we should literally hang up right now,” Calcavecchia said when questioned about the contentious incident.

But a phone-less McAfee is a nervous McAfee. “A lot of anxiety,” he said, before repeating: “A lot of anxiety. I had to turn around and take one last one before I left.”

McAfee’s go to comes just weeks after he disclosed his show’s proposal to broadcast from Augusta National was firmly declined by the membership. He raised the issue while addressing the announcement that Jason Kelce can be internet hosting the par-3 contest.

“We have attempted to be a part of the Wednesday coverage of the Masters at the Par 3 thing for three consecutive years now,” he continued. “And for the people that are mad about Jason Kelce being a part of The Masters, I got a good piece of news for you, ‘They’ve told us to go to hell.’

“So I believe you need to be completely happy about that — that they do strive to protect it as a complete, they’ve a sure factor that they’re trying for. So I believe Jason Kelce… who’s relatable and is a excellent athlete and might be buddies with a lot of these guys that are gonna be {golfing} in there. I believe he’ll present a bonus for that par three coverage.

“But to the people that were upset, saying that the Masters are the only thing you got left, know that they’ve turned us down very loudly numerous times, which I think should be good news for the state of their golf and the way they view it all.”

Regardless, Kelce’s participation was criticized by Masters viewers. Any other observations from McAfee at a sun-drenched Augusta National? “It’s hot as s—,” he remarked. The temperature was 84F, to be truthful.