To get tickets to The Masters golf tournament, the primary and official way is through the Augusta National ticket lottery. Here is how you can do it:
- Enter the Official Ticket Lottery: Applications for the Masters ticket lottery open annually from June 1 to June 20. You must create an account on the Masters website (tickets.masters.com) before applying. You can apply for tickets for any tournament day or practice rounds, but if you win, you will only receive one ticket for one day chosen by the organizers. Winners are notified around mid-July and must pay for their tickets promptly
- Ticket Prices: If you win the lottery, ticket prices are reasonable compared to secondary markets-practice round tickets cost about $100 each, tournament day tickets about $140, and a four-day tournament badge costs around $450
- Secondary Market: Tickets can be bought on the secondary market, but this is expensive and risky. Prices often range from $2,000 to $4,000 for a single day and up to $10,000 for a week badge. Additionally, reselling and buying tickets from unauthorized sellers is prohibited by Augusta National and can result in exclusion from the tournament
- Other Ways: Becoming a PGA professional can grant access to tickets, as PGA members can request personal-use tickets. Media credentials and hospitality packages are other less common routes
In summary, the best legitimate chance to get Masters tickets is by entering the official lottery during the application window in early June and hoping to be selected. Secondary market purchases are costly and carry the risk of invalid tickets or bans from the tournament
