It would be an understatement to say that getting hold of tickets for The Masters is challenging, with even a ticket for a day at one of the practice rounds ahead of the Augusta National Major highly sought after.
There's a luck-of-the-draw element to the process, too, with tickets issued on a lottery basis as golf fans hope for the chance to savor the iconic venue at least once in their lifetimes.
Still, you need to be in it to win it, with an online application as the first step. There are certain criteria to fulfill. For example, you have to be at least 21 to apply (although children can attend), while only one applicant per household is permitted.
Considering the huge reward for successfully securing tickets, for many hopefuls, there will be a tendency to apply first and worry about how much it will set you back later. But just how much does it cost to go to The Masters?
Happily, it really isn't all that expensive. Rather like the famously reasonable prices offered by the Augusta National concessions menu, ticket prices seem to belong to another era considering the status of the event and venue.
Tickets for one of the three practice round days (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday) cost just $100 each plus any appropriate shipping and handling. For tournament days, it's just $140 plus shipping and handling.
Daily tournament tickets are issued first, and anyone who misses out is then entered into the practice round ticket selection, provided they applied for both.
Despite that stipulation not to gift or sell tickets, some do still enter the resale market, where you can expect to pay upwards of $1,000 for a practice round ticket to as much as $4,000 for a ticket to the final round of the tournament.
One unlikely way of scoring entry to all four days of the tournament is to acquire a series badge held by Masters patrons. The badge is a prized possession costing just $450 per year, but they're very rarely available, as anyone who secures one can renew it each year.
Another bonus of securing a series badge is that children aged between eight and 16 can attend for free if a badge holder accompanies them. However, don't get your hopes up on getting one as the last time Augusta National reopened the waiting list was in 2000.
Another way to attend is to secure one of the Map & Flag hospitality tickets. The venue is located within walking distance of Augusta National and features 80 TVs to watch the action on as well as its own merchandise shop, food and beverage areas with chef-inspired food concepts, and an outdoor garden.
A ticket offers week-long tournament access, although it's not cheap, costing $17,000 in 2024, the year it opened. Those who would like a ticket can register their interest on the official website.
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