One month from now, golf fans everywhere will be making their annual pilgrimage to Augusta, where azaleas bloom, whispers replace cheering, and the legendary Masters Tournament takes center stage. It’s that magical time of year when even non-golfers suddenly develop strong opinions about green jackets and pimento cheese.
Let’s start with the good news. Attending the Masters remains one of the best bargains in all of sports. Yes, you read that correctly. While most major events will have you refinancing your home for a decent seat, Masters tickets are still around $160 per day from Thursday through Sunday. And the legendary concessions? Practically a time warp. That famous pimento cheese or egg salad sandwich will still run you about $1.50. At this point, it may be the last place on Earth where inflation politely waits outside the gates.
Now, let’s talk about the part of the trip that might require a small financial pep talk: lodging…