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Reuters
an hour ago
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Masters raising ticket prices after secondary market crackdown
June 3 - If you want to attend the Masters next year, you're going to need some extra money. Tournament day ticket prices for the 2026 Masters at Augusta National will increase from $140 to $160. The hike comes after Augusta National reportedly cracked down on the secondary market for tickets this past April in Augusta, Ga. Hundreds of attendees were reportedly questioned about the origins of their tickets, and many had their passes canceled. Per the organization's website, "August National, Inc. is the only authorized source/seller of Masters Tickets. The resale of any Masters Ticket is strictly prohibited. Holders of Tickets acquired from third parties, by whatever means, may be excluded from attendance to the Tournament." The opportunity to buy Masters' tickets comes via a lottery system. Applications opened Sunday and can be submitted through June 20, with winners notified in late July. Competition for the tickets is fierce, with Augusta National only allowing about 40,000 fans on-site each day while reports estimate ticket requests in the millions annually. In 2023, the cost of Masters tickets rose from $115 to $140. --Field Level Media
Daily Record
a day ago
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- Daily Record
5 things Rory McIlroy may want to say ahead of his comeback in Canada as burning issues light up golf
The Grand Slam hero is due to speak this week and his chat will be fascinating Anticipation is building for Rory McIlroy 's return to golf. On and off the course. The career Grand Slam king has not played since the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and will return at the RBC Canadian Open. McIlroy's comeback is a thrill for the fans in Ontario and, beforehand, it promises to be an enlightening affair when he talks to golf fans via the media prior to teeing-up in Thursday's opening round. The Northern Irishman has been publicly silent since the PGA having also not spoken at Quail Hollow with his fans and the sporting public eager to hear his thoughts on key issues. Record Sport looks at five burning topics which McIlroy will likely address during his press conference, which is scheduled for Wednesday. The silence of Quail Hollow McIlroy engages superbly during his media briefings and is often generous with his time during pre-and-post round interviews. It was, therefore, a surprise to many at Quail Hollow when he opted not to speak at any point during the PGA Championship. It is not obligatory for any player to talk, so he did nothing wrong. But it was out of character and he may offer the reasons why. Driver test nonsense Naturally, there was a theory around Quail Hollow that McIlroy's decision not to speak was linked with the fact it dripped into the public domain that his driver failed a routine test. Given it's a regular occurrence and happened to several other players during that week, it seemed odd that info leaked only of his driver as not conforming. And became such a big deal for some, especially given Scottie Scheffler 's driver also failed and that was not known until after he'd teed-off for his final round and it was revealed by Xander Schauffele. McIlroy could put that theory to bed or back it up. What's your game face? McIlroy had a lot to deal with at the PGA Championship given the sheer size and achievement of his success at The Masters. He is used to winning events, but he even he admitted the enormity of the Augusta triumph given where it puts him in the legend of the game. A two-week break since Quail Hollow could have recharged the batteries and given him vibrancy again for Canada. What he's been doing in the past fortnight will be of much interest. Memorial decision Jack Nicklaus and McIlroy clearly have a close relationship. The fact the Golden Bear and the Masters champion sat down prior to Augusta and went through the course shot-by-shot in build-up tells everyone that. McIlroy's decision not to play Nicklaus' Memorial tournament last week is no big deal. He's got a punishing schedule and has to take break periods to stay fresh. But some were surprised when Nicklaus admitted he hadn't been contacted by McIlroy about it. He may explain. Growing the game This became the most-annoying phrase in golf when it was stated by numerous players upon their defection to LIV, yet McIlroy is doing just that. By announcing he's returning to Australia at the end of this year and playing in the inaugural event in India, he's taking his iconic status and the game across the world. McIlroy is opting out of Signature Events on the PGA Tour and into events around the globe. He puts great store in National Opens and may reiterate that fact.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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5 arrested, 2 injured after shooting in Harrisburg, Richmond County deputies beef up patrols
Augusta, GA (WJBF) – Five people are in police custody after a shooting in Augusta's Harrisburg neighborhood. It happened Sunday around 8:30pm. According to Lt. Lewis Blanchard, Chief of Staff for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, the shooting was between teenagers. He tells NewsChannel 6 that the situation is under control and extra deputies will be patrolling the area throughout the rest of the evening. Two people were takend to the hospital. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is assisting in the investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Piedmont Health presenting new laundry trailer to Compass For Hope
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Compass For Hope is a community driven organization with a mission to help the homeless in our area be self-sufficient while offering aid for them to better their lives. The second laundry trailer was officially put into service Sunday and the Executive Director for Compass For Hope, Mike Garrison, says it will make a huge difference for the people in need. 'It's such a blessing. I always say that we're chasing a crazy dream trying to help homeless people and it's so wonderful when companies and organizations like Piedmont get on board with us and support that crazy dream that we've got,' Garrison said. Garrison explains they were only able to do around 8 loads of laundry with one trailer, but now they are able to double that to 16. He says it may attract more people, and they will hopefully be able to give them fresh clothes. 'Clothing is a very unique situation with the homeless community because regardless of the manufacturer, it's only valuable until it can be replaced. Now with us being able to launder some clothing maybe we extend the life of some of those garments that they have and stuff doesn't end up as trash on the streets,' said Garrison. Piedmont Health is the sponsor presenting the trailer to Compass For Hope. One of the board members with Piedmont Health, Hugh Hamilton, says it was an honor to be able to do something like this and got emotional speaking about the impact compass for hope has in our community. 'In all of our busy lives there are things that go on that we are just not aware of and this is a real eye opening experience to come here and see how many people need this service and the wonderful job they do to serve our community,' said Hamilton. The organization hopes to make an even bigger impact in our area with this additional trailer. If you wish to learn more about Compass For Hope you can find the link here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Masters ticket application for 2026 tournament opens June 1
It's an annual tradition. Yes, we're talking about the Masters but we're also talking about entering the drawing to get Masters tickets. People do actually get drawn for this, so don't despair. The first day to apply is June 1 so if this event is on your sports bucket list, be sure to apply. A patron sports a Masters badge during the Par Three Contest ahead of the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. How to apply for 2026 Masters tickets First, you need to create an account (it's free) at If you already have an account (because you've been applying for tickets years to no avail; we get it) then you don't need to create a new one. When does the application process begin? Sunday, June 1, is go time. The application window is open for 20 days, plenty of time to get your name in the hopper. If you do get your name drawn, payment will be due in July. What if I had Monday tickets last April when the course was closed by weather? Patrons who were evacuated from the grounds out of an abundance of caution due to inclement weather on the Monday of the 2025 tournament have a guarantee they can purchase Monday tickets for 2026. All fans who had tickets that day were issued refunds. Can I pick which day in 2026 I want tickets for? Yes. The online application process allows prospective patrons the option to choose up to four tickets for all seven days of the tournament but you will only be selected for one of those days. How much are Masters tickets? The prices for 2026 haven't been posted yet but here's what the individual days cost in 2025: Advertisement Practice rounds (Monday, Tuesday): $100 Par 3 Contest (Wednesday): $100 First round (Thursday): $140 Second round (Friday): $140 Third round (Saturday): $140 Final round (Sunday): $140 Can I bring a camera to the Masters? Monday and Tuesday are practice rounds and Wednesday is the Par 3 Contest. Those are great tickets to get picked for because you can bring you camera to the golf course and take all the pictures you want on those three days. The four tournament rounds (Thursday through Sunday) have a strict ban against patrons bringing cameras on property. Can I bring my phone to the Masters? Phones are not allowed at all at Augusta National Golf Club. If you get to the gate with your phone, you're going to be instructed to go back and leave it in your car. And it's not just phones that aren't allowed. From the Masters website: The use of such devices for phone calls, emails, text message and other photo, video or data recording and/or transmission is prohibited. Advertisement The official website has a complete list of items not allowed. Can I sell my Masters tickets? It is not only not recommended, it's not allowed. According to Augusta National Golf Club's official website: As a reminder, Augusta National, Inc. is the only authorized source/seller of Masters® Tickets. The resale of any Masters Ticket is strictly prohibited. Holders of Tickets acquired from third parties, by whatever means, may be excluded from attendance to the Tournament. There were reports of a crackdown on ticket reselling at the 2025 tournament. Can I buy tickets on the secondary market for the Masters? You can, yes. It's a free country, as they say. But, tickets purchased on the secondary market may not get you through the gates, so, as always, buyer beware. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Masters ticket application for 2026 tournament opens June 1
