2007-04-05 08:23:06 · 7 answers · asked by Ben F 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
Its a Private Club , and it does not matter how much money you have , they pretty much only let you in if they like you .
2007-04-05 10:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by Vicente C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answers sort of dance around the answer, so let's put it plainly.
Augusta National is a private club. Outsiders are not allowed to drive up and play it. Therefore, there is no price schedule.
Membership is tightly controlled. Generally, an existing member has to sponsor a candidate, who then applies. Yes, the well-to-do make up the membership, although the dues probably aren't as bad as you might think. Some clubs take the annual expenses, divide it by the membership, and send out a bill. The Masters might make a difference in revenues.
The course does have plenty of guests during the course of the year, including women. Most clubs charge the members for bringing a guest in for a round, plus the cost of an incidentals.
By the way, Augusta also is known for the cheapest concession prices in pro sports. And, all the flowers you'll see on TV this week generally die off in a few weeks. In fact, the course generally closes in the summer because of the heat. But it sure looks great in early April.
2007-04-06 11:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I played Augusta once three years ago. I was invited by a member to whom I had granted a large contract. I did not pay, and did not ask, but with golf, bag service, caddy, tips, dinner and drinks, I discovered by accident that our foursome had $3300 on the member's American Express. That's an expensive round of golf. The course was not nearly as hard as they make it out to be on television. I shot 77 and it really should've been a 69.
2007-04-06 18:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by patev1234 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't play it, unless a member invites you to play with them
I have heard the green fees for non members can be in the thousands of dollars.
So first you need to know a member,
then you have to be rich.
Its sad the most beuatiful golf course in the world, is only for a select few.
2007-04-05 12:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by lane_3303 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a private club and they are very selective on who they will let in and strangely enough it does not matter how much money you are worth or how much you currently earn , you get in if they like you plain and simple .
2007-04-05 11:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know a member who invites you, you'll be charged $200 for caddy. Most of them also want you to pay for their clubhouse meal, booze and cigars.
2007-04-05 09:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to sell your soul to the Devil.
It's alright, you won't have any fun unless you can hit the ball 300+ yards anyway. Oh yeah, and putt, chip, and draw and fade your shots.
2007-04-05 13:19:50 · answer #7 · answered by j+j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they dont want you to, you dont play...no matter who you are or how much money you have...you will generally have to be invited by a member...a very select group only get to play there...
2007-04-05 15:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by doingitright44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one of those "If you have to ask, you can't afford it" questions. I'm guessing it would have something to do with the left testicle.
2007-04-06 09:33:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesnt matter this sunday is the last time it will be played until next year.
2007-04-05 10:23:26 · answer #10 · answered by robbygolfs73 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋