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Every year golf celebrates one of its oldest tournaments at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. The Masters first began in 1934 and has inspired generations of golfers who want nothing more than to don a Green Jacket. For anyone invested in the game of golf, this is much more than an article of clothing, it is a ticket into one of the most exclusive clubs in golf history. Historic legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player have been joined by contemporary stars like Jordan Speith, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson. The difficulty or the course and the skill of the golfers on hand always makes for an exciting experience.

Augusta National is widely known as one of the most incredible golf courses in the world. As a result, this tournament draws many fans who want to see their favorite golfers compete at the highest level. Currently, a Thursday through Sunday badge which retails for $375 would cost around $6,000. The remarkable increase in resale price stems from the exclusivity of the event. Before the tournament, individuals are invited to enter the raffle for tournament tickets. Millions of people enter the lottery in an attempt to receive tickets at their retail price. Many people will still pay insane resale prices if they are unsuccessful in the ticket lottery. It is safe to say that regardless of price, The Masters will always fill the course with a large group of golf fans from around the world.

Fortunately for those who are stuck buying resale tickets, the traditional nature of The Masters can be seen in the prices of the concessions. Chips and snacks are sold between one and two dollars, beers are a maximum of five dollars, and most sandwiches are $3 or less. The Masters is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the world and the traditions of golf can clearly be seen throughout the course and players. The Green Jacket that the champion is awarded signifies much more than simply winning a tournament; it is a form of admission to one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world.

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  1. GenevieveApril 6, 2018 at 11:06 PM

    Hey Brett,

    Wow, I had no idea how exclusive the Masters are! Have you ever been? Sounds like fun!

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  2. Connor RimellApril 7, 2018 at 12:26 PM

    Nice Post man I was actually just watching the Master's now before reading this. This is a great summary of the Master's and Augusta. Let's also hope that Tiger gets back to even par after the cut.

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  3. Raghav KumarApril 8, 2018 at 12:47 PM

    Wow I had no idea about Master's and Augusta! Must be an incredible experience for any fan. Have you been?

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  4. Paulsen_writ340April 8, 2018 at 5:02 PM

    Awesome post!! I never new about the ticket pricing for the Master and how much people are willing to pay.

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  5. Ellie ForcheApril 9, 2018 at 6:54 AM

    My parents are obsessed with golf. They haven't stopped watching the Master's since it started! Interesting facts about the tournament, I never knew all of this!

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  6. UnknownApril 9, 2018 at 4:03 PM

    Was great reading this post, as my only background in golf is watching Happy Gilmore — I don't have the patience for it. Are there other tournaments that award a jacket? If so, Tiger must have an interesting wardrobe.

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