Food and drink cost at Masters 2025 leaves fans saying ‘it’s a far cry from UK prices'
The Masters is set to run from April 10 to April 13 as the sport's top stars battle to win the coveted Green Jacket, and the food prices on offer at Augusta has impressed fans
The Masters is just around the corner, and golf fans are in for a real treat when they arrive at Augusta. The prestigious major event will take place from April 10 to April 13, with the sport's top stars vying for the coveted Green Jacket.
An estimated 40,000 spectators, known as patrons at Augusta, will be navigating their way around the course during the Masters. Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler and on-form Rory McIlroy are tipped as favourites to win the tournament.
While getting up close to the action doesn't come cheap for those who weren't lucky enough to win the ticket lottery, patrons can find some solace in the fact that purchasing food and drink won't break the bank.
Golf influencer Rick Sheils revealed the food prices during last week's Women's Amateur tournament. On his Facebook page, Shiels posted a snapshot of the prices for sandwiches, snacks and various other items, as well as beverages.
Sandwiches start at a mere £1.16 ($1.50) for egg salad or pimento cheese, going up to a maximum of £2.32 ($3) for a Masters club or ham and cheese on rye. Interestingly, all sandwiches are wrapped in green paper, ensuring any litter isn't easily spotted on TV.
When it comes to snacks, a muffin will set you back £1.55 ($2), slightly pricier than the cookies at £1.16 ($1.50). The most expensive item on that section of the menu is the Georgia peach ice cream sandwich, priced at £2.32 ($3).
All drinks on the menu, which include soft drinks, freshly brewed coffee, and bottled water, are priced at a mere £1.55 ($2) each. Shiels noted that before tax – which is always added in the US – the entire menu's cost was just £33.34 ($43).
The reasonable prices at Augusta have wowed many golf enthusiasts, particularly when juxtaposed with the exorbitant costs often seen at UK sporting events. One commenter highlighted this under Shiels' post with a humorous comparison: "A far cry from UK prices where it's 43 quid for a coffee and slice of carrot cake."
Another agreed, writing: "Hats off Augusta National. This would never happen in the UK sadly."
A third person said: "Can't get a drink and a snack that cheap at any of my local courses." A fourth fan pondered: "This is great to see somewhere so prestigious adopting such reasonable pricing. I wonder how this compares to other events."
However, others were more cynical about courses potentially following Augusta's lead, with a fifth arguing: "Every tournament should follow this model. But greed will not allow them to do so."
Beyond the bargain food and beverages, McIlroy will be under the microscope this week as he aims for his first Masters win, hoping to seal his fifth major triumph after an 11-year wait. The 35-year-old has had an impressive start to the season, clinching victories at both the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Players, although he recently admitted to a slight injury last month.
"My right elbow has been bothering me a little bit," McIlroy said to NBC Sports. "So maybe just get some treatment on that and make sure that's ok going into Augusta.
"But I've got my coach Michael Bannon coming in tomorrow, we'll do some work and just make sure that everything's in good shape for a week's time."
On his form so far this year, McIlroy added: "I still feel like I've got some stuff to work on but overall, a solid week and nice to have another week to get ready and fine-tune my game going to Augusta."