The Masters Ticket Lottery: A Dream for Golf Fans
Exclusive Membership at Augusta National: A Rare Opportunity
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In the world of golf, there is no tournament more prestigious than The Masters at Augusta National. Every golf fan dreams of attending this iconic event, but the reality is that getting tickets is no easy feat.
To even have a chance of purchasing tickets to The Masters, fans must enter a ticket lottery. With only 40,000 patrons allowed on the course per day and an estimated 2 million applicants entering the lottery daily, the odds are certainly not in your favor. If you are lucky enough to secure a ticket, prices range from $100 for a practice round to $140 for a tournament round. For the fortunate few who manage to snag a Master series badge, granting access to all four tournament days, the cost is $450 – but good luck getting off the waiting list that hasn’t opened in two decades.
For those who can’t secure tickets through the lottery, resale prices are astronomical. As of Friday, single day tickets were going for as much as $3,288 on sites like StubHub, while a four day pass could set you back up to $12,449. However, once you’re inside the gates of Augusta National, you can dine like royalty for a fraction of the cost, with menu items priced as low as $1.50.
But the exclusivity of Augusta National doesn’t stop at ticket sales. The prestigious golf club only has 300 members, with membership by invitation only. If you do manage to receive an invitation, be prepared to pay a hefty joining fee of around $40,000 and yearly dues in the thousands. And if you’re not a member, your only chance of playing the course is as a guest of a member – but with membership limited to some of the most elite and powerful figures in the US, your chances are slim unless you happen to know a high-profile member like Bill Gates or Condoleezza Rice.
In the world of golf, Augusta National remains the pinnacle of exclusivity, with tickets to The Masters and membership to the club being the ultimate status symbols for any golf enthusiast.