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Pat McAfee: Masters Shut Us Down Loudly
2 Apr
Summary
- Pat McAfee revealed Masters banned his broadcast attempts
- He has been denied access for three consecutive years
- McAfee mentioned Jason Kelce's invited participation
Pat McAfee, a highly visible host for ESPN, has disclosed that he has been consistently denied broadcast access to the Masters tournament for the past three years. During a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, he detailed his repeated attempts to cover the event, particularly the Par 3 contest, which were met with strong rejections.
McAfee acknowledged the Masters' efforts to maintain a specific atmosphere and exclusivity, contrasting his situation with that of NFL player Jason Kelce, who was invited to participate. He stated that organizers have "told us to go to hell" on multiple occasions when approached about broadcasting. Despite these rejections, McAfee highlighted that he and his team have been "turned down very loudly numerous times."
As the NFL Draft approaches at the end of April, McAfee will shift his focus to other significant sports events. It remains to be seen if the Masters' stance on his broadcast participation will change in the future.
