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How Much Does It Cost to Go to the Masters in 2027? Badge Prices and Packages

So I went straight to my hospitality partner for the latest 2027 pricing.

Here's everything, day by day, so you can see what a Masters trip really costs before you start planning.

(If you're wondering how to get in at all now the lottery has passed, start with my post on how to go to the Masters in 2027.)

The Quick Version

The 2027 Masters runs April 3–11 in Augusta, with the tournament itself April 8–11.

Every day is still available right now.

Prices are per person and include all taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay.

Masters 2027 Badge Prices by Day

DayPrice per personWhat's happening
Saturday, April 3$1,650Women's Amateur. Your chance to walk the entire course
Monday, April 5$2,950The players arrive. The best shopping day all week
Tuesday, April 6$3,650A full day of practice rounds
Wednesday, April 7$6,450Practice round plus the famous Par 3 Contest
Thursday, April 8$6,950The ceremonial tee shot by a legend, then the tournament begins
Friday, April 9$5,950The last day everyone plays, before the cut
Saturday, April 10$5,950"Moving day," as players fight for the final pairing
Sunday, April 11$5,450Championship Sunday and the Green Jacket ceremony

Here's the honest part: these have already gone up.

Wednesday badges were $4,950 this spring. They're $6,450 now.

Prices can change until you book, and there are no refunds for bad weather.

Which Day Should You Pick?

If you want the most fun for the money, I'd go Monday or Tuesday.

The practice rounds are relaxed, the gift shop is fully stocked, and you can see the course without fighting the Sunday crowds.

Wednesday is the one people dream about. The Par 3 Contest is so much fun, with players' kids caddying for them.

And if seeing a real tournament round matters to you, Thursday or Friday means you'll see every player in the field.

Lauren and her husband in front of the Masters leaderboard and azaleas at Augusta National
Trust me, the TV doesn't do it justice.

Where to Stay for the Masters

Here's something people don't expect: Augusta isn't a luxury hotel town.

For one week a year, the whole city fills up, and every room is priced for it. So you have three real options.

1. A Historic Guest House Package

This is my favorite way to do it.

It's a 19th-century house on three wooded acres, and the package takes care of everything: your room, your badges, continental breakfast, evening cocktail hours, shuttles to the course, airport pickup and help with dinner reservations.

PackagePrice per person
Women's Amateur (2 nights + Saturday badge)$2,550
Monday (2 nights + Monday badge)$4,250
Wednesday–Thursday (3 nights + 2 badges)Sold out
Saturday–Sunday (3 nights + 2 badges)Sold out

Prices are based on two people sharing a room. Two of the four packages are already gone.

2. A Local Hotel Package

The most flexible option. You pick the hotel nights and the tournament days you want.

The hotels are simple, think Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn, with breakfast and parking included and up to four guests per room.

NightPrice per room
Friday or Saturday, April 2–3$450
Sunday or Monday, April 4–5$1,150
Tuesday through Sunday, April 6–11$1,350

3. A Private Home

This is a real Augusta tradition. Local families rent out their homes for Masters week, and it's perfect for families, golf buddies or a group of couples.

HomePrice per night
3 bedrooms$2,750
4 bedrooms$2,950
5 bedrooms$3,450
6 bedrooms$4,250

There's a two-night minimum, and you can add a private van with your own driver for $1,550 a day. That covers airport runs, the course and dinner.

What a Masters Trip for Two Really Costs

Here are two examples, so you can picture it.

A Monday at the guest house: two nights, Monday badges, breakfast, cocktails and every shuttle taken care of. About $8,500 for two.

A Tuesday practice round with a hotel: two Tuesday badges plus Monday and Tuesday nights at a local hotel. About $9,800 for two.

Flights and dinners are extra, of course. (And you'll want at least one pimento cheese sandwich.)

A Masters Trip Makes the Best Gift

If there's a golfer in your life, a Masters trip under the tree is hard to beat.

Just don't wait too long. The best packages are already selling out, and prices have already gone up once.

Ready to Go to Augusta?

Tell me who's going and which day you have your eye on. I'll check what's still available and take care of the rest.

Let's plan your Masters trip

How to Go to the Masters in 2027: Tickets, Hospitality Packages and What It's Really Like
 

Quick question.

Is there a golfer in your life who has "go to the Masters" on their bucket list? (If you're married to one, you already know the answer.)

The 2027 Masters is April 8-11 at Augusta National, with practice rounds starting Monday, April 5.

April feels far away.

It isn't. Not for this one.

Lauren of That Blonde Travels walking past blooming azaleas at the Masters in Augusta
Lauren and her husband wearing badges and a Masters cap at Augusta National

Why You Can't Wait to Plan the Masters

Here's the honest part.

Getting into the Masters is famously hard.

Augusta National sells tickets through a lottery, and the lottery for 2027 already happened back in the summer. If you didn't win, you're not alone. Most people don't.


Can You Still Get Masters Tickets for 2027?

Yes, but the realistic way in now is a hospitality package: tickets, a place to stay and transportation, put together by a hospitality company.

And those get snapped up early.

So does every hotel room and rental home within driving distance of Augusta. The whole town fills up for that one week.


A Word of Caution About Masters Tickets

This is where people get burned.

Augusta National is very strict about tickets, and badges bought through the wrong channels can be refused at the gate.

So please, please don't buy from a random website because the price looks good.

This is exactly the kind of trip where it pays to have someone in your corner who knows which companies are reputable and what's actually included.


What It's Actually Like at the Masters

I went in 2025 for my fourth time, and here are a few things that surprise first-timers.

No cell phones on the course. None. It's strangely wonderful.

The famous pimento cheese sandwiches are cheap and iconic. You will eat more than one. My personal favorite is actually the egg salad sandwich with some hot sauce. Yum!

And seeing the course in person, with the azaleas in bloom? Trust me, the TV doesn't do it justice.

(If you want the full day, here's my post on a day at the Masters.)


Which Day Should You Go to the Masters?

The practice rounds and Wednesday's Par 3 Contest are often the most relaxed (and fun) days to go, and the gift shop has the best selection!


A Masters Trip Is the Ultimate Gift

Wrapping a Masters trip under the tree? Easily the best gift of the year. Just saying.

Thinking About Augusta?

If the Masters is on your list for April, or you're looking for the ultimate holiday gift for the golfer in your life, now is the time.

Tell me who's going and which days you're interested in. I'll take it from there.

Let's plan your Masters trip