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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Top five ticket fiascos in sports history: 2025 Masters joins the list
Over the weekend at Augusta National Golf Club, many fans who thought they had purchased badges for the 2025 Masters were disappointed onsite. With ANGC cracking down on badges sold on the secondary market, some badges were confiscated on the grounds, and others never made their way into the hands of ticket brokers. Advertisement That got us thinking: Where did this fall in the history of sports ticket fiascos? All of five of these incidents occurred in the past 15 years, most due to the maturing of the online ticketing industry and the ability of brokers to list and sell the tickets they didn't yet have in hand. 1. Super Bowl XLIX, 2015 The ultimate short squeeze happened 10 years ago in Phoenix for the Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl, when brokers couldn't backfill the orders at the prices they needed to make a profit. The result? Hundreds of fans who thought they had already secured tickets wound up sitting at local bars watching the game. Advertisement Brokers sold the tickets on local sites in the $2,000 range, but as the game approached, the worst seats has soared in price to around $5,000. The choice for some brokers was to save your company at a loss or go out of business. Some chose the latter. It could have been much worse. Any ticket purchased through StubHub was guaranteed. The resale site found replacement tickets, even if it meant eating their profits. 2. BCS Championship Game, 2011 Phoenix was also the host to the National Championship game between Auburn and Oregon in 2011. The same short squeeze happened to sellers. After a massive ticket broker told StubHub he was going to default, StubHub — having that guarantee — pulled the event off the market. StubHub offered anyone who had tickets in hand to pay them double, but, after StubHub halted the market, prices went up four times. Advertisement A 50-yard line seat went from $4,000 to $16,000. 3. Masters, 2025 Technically, Masters badges can't be sold, but with no real public resale, thousands of them are. For so long, Augusta National has turned a blind eye. But that changed in 2025 as ANGC stepped up its enforcement. With badges disappearing, the $450 badge, which was selling for $3,000 per day, all of a sudden went to an unheard-of $15,000 a day. It's hard to gauge exactly how many badges were taken away, but an estimate from a source close to the ground told cllct it was in the hundreds. Why is that so detrimental? Because resellers sell the badge every day to a different person, meaning if a badge is taken away, the revenue is lost on anything going forward. 4. Super Bowl XLV, 2011 Just weeks after the BCS Championship game, the Super Bowl in Dallas resulted in an unprecedent fiasco. This had nothing to do with short sellers. Advertisement Mere hours before the game between the Packers and Steelers, the NFL said that 1,250 temporary seats that were installed were not safe, and 400 of the fans who had seats in that area were moved to standing-room-only spaces around the stadium. The NFL said fans in those areas would get a face value refund (likely not close to what they paid) or a free ticket to a future Super Bowl of their choice. We assume some are still waiting, as neither team has been back to the championship game since then. 5. Masters, 1997 Prices quickly soared to then-record levels as Tiger Woods ran away from the field to win his first Masters. Advertisement Nike's Phil Knight was offering $10,000 for badges, setting a high-water mark for a sports ticket at the time, and putting a squeeze on brokers who were unable to fulfill their commitments. Darren Rovell is the founder of cllct and one of the country's leading reporters on the collectibles market. He previously worked for ESPN, CNBC and The Action Network.
USA Today
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Saturday is moving day but it was more like quarterback day at Augusta National Golf Club
Saturday is moving day but it was more like quarterback day at Augusta National Golf Club AUGUSTA, Ga. — Moving day? More like quarterback day at Augusta National Golf Club. Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, as well as Peyton and Eli Manning were all on hand Saturday at the 89th Masters Tournament. Lawrence, donning an 'ANGC' hat, wore a 'Members Guest' badge, and spent the early afternoon sipping an Azalea on the clubhouse lawn. Josh Allen, after playing Augusta Country Club on Friday, sported a University of Wyoming lid, while the Manning brothers could be found in green coats. Also in attendance Saturday was former NFL star Michael Strahan, Florida governor Ron DeSantis and Bret Baier of Fox News.
USA Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who won the par 3 contest at Masters 2025? Nico Echavarria's victory may be a bad omen.
Who won the par 3 contest at Masters 2025? Nico Echavarria's victory may be a bad omen. Thursday marked the start of the 89th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, but the competition on the famed course got started on Wednesday with the annual Par 3 Contest before the major tournament. While the Wednesday event is a family-oriented event that features more laughs and smiles than intensity, any chance to claim a title at ANGC is one worth taking seriously. Nicolas Echavarria struck the perfect balance there as he won the Par 3 contest in a playoff against J.J. Spaun. Echavarria was five-under par through nine holes and took down Spaun, who bogeyed the second playoff as Nico birdied for the win. Par 3 Contest Leaderboard: T-1. Nicolas Hechavarria, -5 T-1. J.J. Spaun, -5 3. Tyrell Hatton, -4 T-4. Bubba Watson, -3 T-4. Mark O'Meara, -3 T-4. Davis Riley, -3 T-4. Matt McCarty, -3 T-4. Laurie Canter, -3 T-9. Rasmus Højgaard, -2 T-9. Justin Rose, -2 T-9. Bryson DeChambeau, -2 While it's true no one has ever won the Par 3 Contest and the green jacket in the same year, Echavarria was already facing the weight of history at Augusta before collecting the crystal on Wednesday evening. The 30-year-old from Colombia is hoping to become the first Masters debutant to win the tournament since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. Maybe two negatives will equal a positive for Echavarria as he looks to wow Augusta in his first time out.
USA Today
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Here are five things locals say will fly off the shelves at the Masters merchandise shop
Here are five things locals say will fly off the shelves at the Masters merchandise shop With the Masters approaching, it's time to check out the most popular merchandise available at the legendary shop on the grounds at Augusta National Golf Club. Of course, the difference between the Masters and other tournaments is exclusivity. While many other majors have online shops that allow you to purchase anything and everything, folks who want specific Masters items need to purchase them at ANGC. More: How much money do Masters players spend in the merchandise shop at Augusta National? According to Miguel Legoas, working for our sister paper, the Augusta Chronicle, these are the five items you need to get quickly if you're on site before they run out: Masters polo shirts Polo shirts are one of the most popular clothing choices for any golf course, and as popularity goes, Masters-branded polo shirts are among the best of the best. The shirts come in a huge range of sizes and styles, including solid colored, striped, floral, and more. Masters phrase caps Looking for an accessory to pair with your polo shirt? There are a variety of phrase caps. They come in different colors and each has a different phrase on the front that is relevant to Masters culture. Here are a few from past years: "Amen Corner""Pimento""Azalea""Caddie" Masters gnome Some consider the gnome to be the most coveted item from the patron shop. Since its inception in 2016, the gnome has gone through various design changes. He's worn polo shirts, cardigans, and even had a Christmas look. More: Masters merchandise: Gnomes, belts, hats, head covers, more at Augusta National Masters Corkcicles Among the many brands selling tumblers and water bottles, Corkcicle is particularly hot. They have Masters-themed products in the patron shop. Designs have changed over the years, with some including a 20-ounce canteen resembling a caddie's jumpsuit and a 24-ounce tumbler covered in Masters badges. Masters tote bags Want to carry your phrase cap, gnome, and other gear around in something better than a plastic bag? Some have been in simple designs, while others have been more complex, including one that resembles Andy Warhol's art.
USA Today
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Fun facts about Masters, Augusta National trees, bridges and more you may not know about
Fun facts about Masters, Augusta National trees, bridges and more you may not know about For players and fans alike, it's the holy grail of North American golf. This year's Masters, the 89th rendition of the event, has enjoyed as much build-up and anticipation as any. You could spend days learning about the history of the tournament and Augusta National. Sure, you know that Jack, Tiger and Arnie have combined for 15 green jackets and you're probably plenty familiar with azaleas, but there are other things you may not know about the event and the course. Trees on Magnolia Lane are over 160 years old The famous Magnolia Lane extends from the entrance gate to the clubhouse, but here's a fun fact: the large magnolia trees that line both sides of the 330-yard road date to the late 1850s. The road was paved in 1947. Three bridges on the golf course are dedicated to players There are three dedicated bridges at Augusta National: Sarazen Bridge at hole No. 15 — to honor Gene Sarazen's double eagle there during the 1935 Masters Hogan Bridge at the No. 12 green — to honor Ben Hogan's then-record score of 274 in 1953 Nelson Bridge at the No. 13 tee — to honor Byron Nelson's performance on holes No. 12 and 13 when he won the 1937 Masters Green jacket tradition started in 1937 The tradition of members wearing green jackets began in 1937, when jackets were purchased from New York's Brooks Uniform Co. The idea was that Masters patrons could easily see members who would have accurate information. The jackets have been stitched at Hamilton Tailoring outside Cincinnati and according to numerous reports, it takes roughly a month to produce each three-button, single-breasted blazer. As many as five amateurs can stay in the Crow's Nest The Crow's Nest is a 30-by-40-foot room atop the clubhouse available as living quarters for as many as five amateurs during The Masters. There are four bedrooms, a games table and a television. Although it's certainly not ritzy, it's considered one of the most historic parts of the property. Eight players who have stayed in the space as amateurs later won the event — Jack Nicklaus, Tommy Aaron, Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw, Craig Stadler, Mark O'Meara, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. Only one U.S. president was a member at ANGC Avid golfer Dwight (Ike) Eisenhower is the only U.S. president to have been a club member. Ike's Pond occupies 3 acres near hole No. 9 on the par 3 course, a nine-hole layout that is the site of the traditional Par 3 Contest on Wednesday of Masters week. Every hole is named for a plant or shrub For example, No. 3 is called "Flowering Crab Apple" and the famous par-3 12th is known as "Golden Bell." An estimated 80,000 plants have been added since the course was built. The area was used for raising animals during WWII The tournament was not played during the years 1943, 1944 and 1945 because of World War II. To help with the war effort, turkey and cattle were raised on the Augusta National grounds. The land had once been Fruitland Nurseries The club was conceived by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. Their vision was to establish a national membership for the club. They took a $70,000 option on a 365-acre property called Fruitland Nurseries in Augusta, Georgia. Jones and Alistair Mackenzie of Scotland designed the course. Construction began in 1931. The course opened in 1932 with limited play. The formal opening was January 1933. Cabins still provide on-site lodging for members The 10 cabins located on the grounds of Augusta National provide lodging for members and their guests, including the Eisenhower Cabin, which was built for President and Mrs. Eisenhower for their visits. The cabin is a little larger than others because it had to house Secret Service members. The Record Fountain sits just off the 17th green The Record Fountain was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Masters. It is located left of the No. 17 green and displays course records and Masters Tournament winners. Rae's Creek was used as protection from attacks Rae's Creek was named after John Rae. The creek runs in front of the No. 12 green, has a tributary at the No. 13 tee, and passes by the back of the No. 11 green. Rae's house kept residents safe during Native American attacks. It was the furthest fortress up the Savannah River from Fort Augusta.
