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Forum Thread of the Day: “Augusta National clamping down on the resale of Masters tickets”

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7 years ago

Dec 31, 2018

Today’s Forum Thread of the Day comes from rlconklin, who began the thread discussing The Masters ticket lottery. Since then, however, Chairman of Augusta National, Fred Ridley, has spoken about his desire to curb the resale of tickets for The Masters, and our members have been discussing whether or not they feel that this is a positive move from Ridley.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

Canoe Paddler: “Can anyone explain to me why the Masters committee is so concerned about the resale of tickets? It seems to me that the guys and gals willing to shell out top dollar for tickets are the most loyal golf fans out there. The type of fans that the Masters would be most interested in hosting. Are they concerned that scalpers are profiting off of their product? Seems a little petty, but I suppose it’s their right to do so, but again, why punish the passionate golf fan who purchased the ticket?”
fairways4life: “The Masters is known for being very affordable. Free parking, dirt cheap food, and tickets are actually quite cheap if you win the ticket lottery. But when tickets hit the secondary market for literally thousands of dollars, it sends the opposite message: That the Masters is a very high dollar event only to be attended by the very wealthy. And I don’t think the folks at Augusta National like the optics of that. They want their tournament to maintain a reputation as fan friendly and affordable to the masses. They just don’t like the idea that people are paying $500 for a Tuesday practice round. They don’t like seeing tickets advertised online for four figures. It’st not the message they want to be sending.”
dropkicked: “I believe that if they adopted a zero tolerance policy for scalped tickets than it would deter those who simply join the lottery to try and make a payday. This would leave those of us who truly wanted to attend a better chance at landing tickets. I missed out last year and again for this year, but a few friends were lucky enough to obtain tickets for the practice rounds. Coming from Toronto is not an insignificant amount of money when you account for the exchange rate, but once you tack on the secondary markup, it’s just not worth it. Last year, on stub hub they wanted $1500 US pp, for the Saturday, not including travel or accommodations.. That literally comes out equal to a new bag of clubs.”

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14 Comments

Danny Houghton

Jan 2, 2019 at 6:48 pm

They are way off on costs. 2nd party packages run into the thousands, like $1500 a day and for me buying a package for one could cost 4K to 5K for practice round and 1 tournament day. Not including travel expenses.

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9Timothy9

Jan 2, 2019 at 3:27 pm

Ticket scalpers are only a notch or two above drug dealers. They prey on people. Try to buy tickets for a hockey game, the theatre or the Masters and sooner or later you’re dealing with one of these parasites.

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J. Cash (no, not Johnny)

Jan 2, 2019 at 2:39 pm

The Masters lottery makes PowerBall seem attractive. I am cancelling my membership application!!!

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Under the roof

Jan 2, 2019 at 2:30 pm

I guess I don’t understand the reason to “crack down” on the re-sale of tickets as the practice provides the opportunity to attend this incredible event without winning the lottery.
Remember it’s really the seller who is “at risk” for the poor behavior of the buyers/ attendees because at any point the membership and/or security can remove a patron and cancel the badge/ tickets tied to the badge for the balance of the week.
I think the Masters tournament might adapt a similar practice of allocating tickets as the R&A does for tee times on the old course.
-Yes there’s a lottery for a certain number of tee times but the R&A sells quite a few time times to a central broker who then turns around and sells the times to the tour operators, so that their clients can plan their trips around a time on the Old Course.

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Alan Playne

Jan 2, 2019 at 1:43 pm

Finally won two tickets to the 2019 Masters on Friday . I would not scalp them for the world . Took a long time in the draw but it did pay off . Hurry up April 12/19

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ckay

Jan 1, 2019 at 11:33 pm

I’ll just continue to watch from the comfort of my home until I win the lottery.

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Crusher

Jan 1, 2019 at 6:13 pm

Why start now? The Masters has always turned their nose up at the common golf fan by limiting access to their tournament via a “ticket lottery” and allowing tournament badges to be passed down into generations of family. If they are concerned about the average golf fan and the game of they should eliminate the way they currently distribute their tournament tickets annually and allow the everyday fan the opportunity to attend the tournament.

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- Ray
  
  Jan 2, 2019 at 11:42 am
  
  Agree 100%
  
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- Scott
  
  Jan 2, 2019 at 4:20 pm
  
  yep. you nailed it.
  
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Norman

Jan 1, 2019 at 8:18 am

If there concerned about scalpers getting the tickets and profiting from it. Then make more tickets available threw the lottery at face value. They have massive crowds every year. Unless there making off of stub hub and others like them. Then don’t a lot them any and let us buy them directly from the Masters. Pretty simple fix. I paid $1000.00 for two tickets that had $65.00 face value just I could full fill a dream to take my to the Masters before I got old to walk the course.

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APL

Dec 31, 2018 at 7:34 pm

I went this past Masters on Saturday through a personal invitation. One of the most memorable experiences in my life. First rate experience from entrance to departing. Amazing food and souvenirs and great prices. No need to even discuss the course, because there are no words adequate enough. But the way the members and staff treat you is beyond reproach (Got to listen to some great stories). However, I would never pay for scalped tickets (entered the lottery this year, no luck) because it would go against everything the Masters and Bobby Jones stand and stood for.

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- Ray
  
  Jan 2, 2019 at 11:43 am
  
  Pretty vague reply..
  What is they stood for exactly?
  
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David Stouffer

Dec 31, 2018 at 4:39 pm

I have been in the lottery for years and no luck . I understand secondary markets and can pay a fair price ,say $750 to $1000 for a tournament day but not double that which already is a large markup . If the Masters cuts down on the habitual scalpers by telling the buyers of certain number tickets that they will be banned for good , for instance ,the StubHub and vivid seats ,I’m for it ,Good luck and thanks for the concern

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Ron

Dec 31, 2018 at 4:10 pm

I love golf and play it 3-4 times a week. I can afford the inflated aftermarket price for Masters tickets but I would not pay it. I am also living in a dream world as I have applied for Masters tickets for the last 20 years through its website and never been selected.

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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2 days ago

May 12, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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Mizuno Pro M13 vs Callaway X Forged: My actual fitting numbers – GolfWRXers discuss

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3 days ago

May 11, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

In our forums, our members have been reacting to a fitting session involving Mizuno’s Pro M13 and Callaway’s X Forged irons. WRXer ‘careergolfer’ recently went through a full fitting session and shared his numbers and commentary, saying:

“After playing Callaway Apex Pros for the pats 5 years, just went through a full iron fitting and thought the data was interesting enough to share. I’ve seen a lot of posts talking about fittings but not many with actual numbers, so here’s mine.

All 7-iron, same ball, same session. Final two were the ones I was choosing between:

Club	Ball Speed	Launch	Spin	Side Angle	Carry	Total
Current irons	121.1 mph	18.3°	6,691 rpm	0.7L	170	178
Callaway X Forged	125.8 mph	15.9°	6,144 rpm	2.2L	180	185
Mizuno M-13	125.8 mph	17.9°	6,638 rpm	2.2L	177	182

The consistency numbers are what actually made the decision:

Club	Ball Speed SD	Spin SD	Total Yards SD
Current irons	3.3	294	5
Callaway X Forged	2.0	211	3
Mizuno M-13	1.1	150	2

Callaway won on distance by 3 yards but got there with a much lower ball flight (15.9° launch, 6,144 spin). The Mizuno matched my existing flight profile with nearly 3x tighter ball speed consistency.

Fitter also noted I’ve been setting up with a closed face at address to compensate for a heel-heavy dynamic lie. Ordered the M-13s 1° flat to bring impact back to neutral: the theory being if I can set up square, I can actually commit to the release. I’m not sure if this was the right call TBH but took the fitter’s guidance. I’ll see what happens.

Went with the Mizuno. Clubs aren’t in hand yet. Happy to share follow-up data once I’ve played them!”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts in response.

Here are a couple of posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

PowerCobra98: “M13 certainly performed well. Enjoy the new irons once you get them!”
dmeeksDC: “Two completely different irons. The X Forged is a tour-type iron and would match up with the S3 in the Mizuno lineup. Not going to see a lot of M-13 on pro tours. It’s a crossover iron, three different types of construction in the same set. The M-13 would be more like the AI 150 as the M-13 7 iron is a half-hollow club versus X Forged, which is a straight up forged iron. M-13 middle irons have very thin faces, not holding up well for some buyers if you read through the M-13 thread. Hopefully Mizuno has corrected it. Given the differences in construction, that is surprising ball speed with the X Forged. To me the numbers are quite an endorsement of the X Forged considering it has no ‘tech.'”

Entire Thread: “Mizuno Pro M13 vs Callaway X Forged: My actual fitting numbers – GolfWRXers discuss”

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Has there been a better driver since this Ping release? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

3 days ago

May 11, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

In our forums, our members have been discussing drivers. WRXer ‘Ty-Webb’ is still playing Ping’s G400 LS driver and reaches out to fellow members saying:

“Playing the G400 LS still and wondering if newer is any better? For someone who thinks golf equipment is 90% marketing, change my mind.”

And our members have been weighing in with their top picks in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

meliaant: “As someone who graduated from the OG SIM to the Qi10, I can you two things: 1) on-center hits are essentially identical. 2) off-center hits are wildly, absurdly better with newer drivers.”
Golfingfanatic: “I went from the G400 to the GT2 – probably a wash distance wise from the sweet spot, but much better at handling spin off-center.. would definitely try some new stuff if you can.”
bluedot: “Given the number of heads and shafts that are available, plus the fact that you’re talking about a 9 yr old club, plus the available fitting technology, the answer is almost certainly yes. Add to that the fact that the Ping LS models are sort of ‘specialized’ drivers, as are the Ping SFT’s; heck, you might need MORE spin! How much better is really the question, and that depends on how well suited the G400 LS is to your swing, and how you will go about finding an alternative.”

Entire Thread: “Has there been a better driver since this Ping release? – GolfWRXers discuss”