Augusta National’s food concession prices go viral at women’s amateur golf event
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As prices soar throughout stadiums and arenas nationwide, Augusta National — residence of the Masters golf tournament — is as soon as once more standing out for its low prices.
The famed golf membership in Augusta, Georgia, went viral on social media after journalist Claire Rogers shared a photograph of its concession menu through the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA).
Rogers’ put up, shared March 31, highlighted food prices that stay low in 2026.
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The stand supplied sandwiches starting from $1.50 to $3, together with egg salad and pimento cheese at the low finish, and membership and ham-and-cheese choices at $3.
Muffins had been priced at $2.50, whereas cookies and chips they had been bought for $1.50.
Sandwiches priced as little as $1.50 at Augusta National drew contemporary consideration through the women’s amateur event forward of the Masters. (Marianna Massey/Augusta National by way of Getty Images)
A Georgia peach ice cream sandwich was listed at $3.
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Popcorn and sweet had been every priced at $2 — whereas over-the-counter ache relievers like Advil or Aleve price 75 cents.
The low prices drew widespread reward on social media.
A social media put up highlighting Augusta National’s menu confirmed snacks and sandwiches nonetheless priced far under trade norms. (@kclairerogers by way of X)
“One of the best parts of Augusta,” an X consumer stated. “The food prices still feel unreal compared to everything else in sports.”
“@McDonalds, this was once what your value menu used to appear like,” another person wrote.
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The women’s match serves as a lead-in event forward of the Masterswhich begins Thursday with the opening spherical.
While Augusta National has not launched official concession prices for the Masters, the ANWA menu options prices are anticipated to stay low.
Fans have applauded Augusta National for maintaining concession prices low whereas prices rise throughout the sports activities world. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
That pricing stands in sharp distinction to the general price of attending the Masters, one of the in-demand sporting occasions on the planet, the place tickets are notoriously tough to acquire.
The concession prices are low as a result of Augusta National is “making so much money on everything else,” stated Cody Moore, a wealth administration advisor in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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A self-described Masters fan, Moore advised Fox News Digital the tournaments herald as a lot as $250 million a yr, which offsets the cost of food.
“They’re likely not turning a profit at all on their concession prices — but when you’re buying food, you’re very likely to buy apparel, memorabilia and other items at a significant margin,” he stated.
The golf match is “likely not turning a profit at all on their concession prices,” a Georgia-based wealth administration advisor advised Fox News Digital. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Moore anticipated comparable prices at the Masters, because it’s turn into “one of the trademarks” of the match.
“Augusta has kept them that way intentionally for years, and it’s become a big part of what makes the experience unique, in my opinion,” he stated.
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It’s “much less about income and extra about respect and admiration for the immense custom of the match and course.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Augusta National for remark.
