Report: How Augusta National dealt with Masters rookie urinating into Rae's Creek

Augusta National were reportedly content not to take the matter any further after Masters rookie Jose Luis Ballester apologised for urinating into Rae's Creek. 

The Masters debutant turned heads on Thursday when he admitted to reporters after his first round that he did his business in one of the most famous waterways in world golf. 

Spanish amateur Ballester, 21, was playing alongside reigning champion Scottie Scheffler and PGA Tour star Justin Thomas. 

Ballester said he relieved his bladder on the 13th hole after forgetting there were restrooms near the tee box. 

Making matters worse was the fact a smiling Ballester admitted he would 'do it again' and found it all rather humorous. 

Presumably, at that moment, it was yet to dawn on the golfer the severity of his public performance. 

Augusta National has strict rules.

For example, earlier this week a college coach was removed from the tournament practice facility for wearing shorts.

Last year, former World No.1 Jason Day was asked to take off a 'busy' sweater vest.

Day told GolfMagic he had to get clearance for his Malbon scripting this year. 

Ballester shot a second round of 78 to miss the cut by eight shots on Friday. 

He has confirmed he apologised to Augusta National, adding: "I think we just move on from this moment."

Asked about the reaction to his viral moment, Ballester said he tried to stay away from social media. 

"A couple friends reached out just to say, 'Hey, you'll be fine, I'm still your friend,'" he said. 

"So yeah, it's good to have those friends that have your back when the news is not that good about you."

Ballester played in his first major at the 2023 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. 

He qualified for the 2025 Masters by winning the US Amateur. 

As tradition dictates, he was paired with Scheffler for the first two rounds. 

The golfer said that he 'loved' the experience of playing in the marquee group. 

"I remember when I played first my first major two years ago at The Open," he said. 

"I was shaking on the first tee, and today I felt really comfortable."

Ballester said he did not feel intimidated by playing alongside Scheffler. 

"I talked to Scottie a little bit just to chat," he said when asked if the 28-year-old shared any knowledge of Augusta. 

"I'm like, okay, now that I have this VIP pass to play with these two, better to get to know them a little bit. But nothing special."