Overview
- Mayne told the God Bless Football podcast he believes he is “banned for life” after a quip made during ESPN’s TPC Sawgrass coverage.
- He said Augusta National officials phoned the ESPN production truck during the broadcast after he joked about bringing “four saucy ladies” to play and declared, “He is not coming.”
- The club has not confirmed or commented on his claim, which outlets have reported based solely on Mayne’s recounting.
- Augusta National is known to police language on broadcasts, requiring terms like “patrons” and “second nine,” and controlling access for on-air talent.
- The context of the joke touches on the club’s history with female membership, which began in 2012 with Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore.