The Masters Golf Tournament has been called the “toughest ticket in sports” for many years. With a premium placed on the experience of the patrons, this is one special place that each and every golf fan should experience in their lifetime. Because of that special nature and the limited supply of tickets that are passed down from generation to generation, acquiring a Masters ticket and getting through the hallowed gates at the Augusta National Golf Club is not an easy task.
A primary suggested option would be to take advantage of the practice rounds on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Masters week. Masters tickets on these days are much more accessible than the actual tournament rounds.
The Masters holds an annual ticket sweepstakes that you can enter each summer to possibly win a chance to purchase Masters practice round tickets. If you’re experiencing limited success in the sweepstakes, there’s definitely a major secondary market for Masters tickets on websites such as StubHub.com.
Two days before the 2011 Masters week begins, tickets for the Monday practice round are selling for $245 on StubHub.com, while Masters tickets on Tuesday are commanding $212. Tickets for the practice round and Par 3 tournament on Thursday are much higher than the first two days, starting at around $700.
If acquiring a Masters ticket during the tournament rounds is what you’re after, be prepared to pay. Current prices on StubHub.com for Thursday and Friday round tickets are going for at least $1,400 a piece, while the weekend dates are slightly lower.
