The Masters

• Augusta National is the only authorized seller, and resale is banned. Tickets go by random selection from online applications. Applications for 2027 closed June 20, 2026, and every 2027 ticket has been allocated. For 2028, new applicants can make an account now; applications open June 1 to June 20, 2027, and payments open in late July.

  Tickets on Augusta National, Inc. (Masters Tickets)

• One application per household, from your permanent home address, and you must be 21 or older. You can apply for any or all days but can win only one. Daily tournament tickets (Thursday to Sunday) are drawn first at $160 each; people not picked then go into the practice round draw at $125 for Monday or Tuesday and $150 for Wednesday. Everyone hears by email in late July, winners pay in full, and paper tickets are mailed in mid-March to the address on file. No tickets are sold at the gates, and every person of any age needs one.

  Tickets on Augusta National, Inc. (ticket application)

• Series badges for all four tournament rounds go only to people on the club's Patrons List. Series badge holders may apply for practice round tickets but not daily tournament tickets.

  Tickets on Masters Series Badges

Most patrons win only one day, so two or three nights is enough. Arrive the night before your ticket day to be in line when lots open at 6 a.m.

Hotels in Augusta book up a year ahead and often charge several times their usual rates during Masters week, which is why so many patrons rent private homes. Masters Housing Bureau listings for the week run from $500 to over $15,000.

• Washington Road corridor

  5 to 15 min, drive

  Chain hotels and restaurants line Washington Road near the club. Rooms here are the hardest to get and the priciest during the week.

• Private home rental

  5 to 30 min, drive

  Many patrons rent a house for the week through the Masters Housing Bureau, the only rental agency sanctioned by Augusta National. Listings show distance from the course and price bands from $500 to $15,000 and up.

• Downtown Augusta

  15 min, rideshare

  Broad Street restaurants, the Riverwalk and a few hotels, about 15 minutes from the club.

• Evans and Martinez

  15 to 25 min, drive

  Suburbs west and north along Washington Road with newer hotels and rentals.

• Aiken, South Carolina

  35 to 45 min, drive

  A historic horse town about 25 miles away with lower prices and a calmer evening scene.

• Fly into AGS

  Augusta Regional is the closest airport, about 12 miles from the club, roughly 20 minutes by car outside peak traffic. Delta plans up to 20 direct flights a day during tournament week in 2027.

• Fly into ATL

  Atlanta is about 150 miles west, around two and a half hours by car on I-20, with far more flights and lower fares.

• Fly into CAE

  Columbia, South Carolina, is about 75 miles northeast, a little over an hour by car on I-20. Charlotte (CLT) is also within 160 miles.

• Drive and park free

  Patron parking is free, first come, first served. Lots open no earlier than 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Do not try to approach the club before 6 a.m. Use the GPS QR code on the back of your ticket, and tune to WGAC at 95.1 FM or 580 AM for traffic.

• Rideshare

  The rideshare lot is at 2800 Washington Road, a short walk to the North Gate. Rideshare apps default to that lot when you request Augusta National.

• Taxi

  The taxi lot is at 2740 Washington Road, also a short walk to the North Gate.

• Fly into Augusta

  Augusta Regional (AGS) is the closest airport; Delta plans up to 20 direct flights a day during the 2027 tournament. Atlanta, Columbia and Charlotte are all within 160 miles.

• Choose your gate

  North Gate is closest to the practice area, the first fairway and the clubhouse. South Gate is a shorter walk to Amen Corner and holes 15 and 16, where patrons set chairs early.

Gates open

Ticketing gates open at 7 a.m. and the course opens at 7:30 a.m. Ticketing gates close at 6 p.m., and the course closes 30 minutes after play. Each ticket allows two gate entries per day.

Bag policy

Bags, backpacks and purses up to 10 by 10 by 12 inches in their natural state are allowed; clear bags are not required. No phones, radios, laptops or tablets. Cameras are allowed on practice days only, Monday to Wednesday. Folding chairs must have no arms. Leave strollers at home.

What to wear

Dress in light layers; April highs can reach about 80 degrees Fahrenheit with lows near 50. Wear comfortable, water-resistant shoes with no metal spikes or pointed heels.

Cash or card

Every facility on the grounds is cashless. Concessions, golf shops and shipping take credit and debit cards only.

Food and drink

No outside food or drinks get through the gates. Concessions stands are on the grounds, and the club posts a food allergen card each year.

Weather

Watch the scoreboards for a WEATHER WARNING sign before storms. An air horn signals a suspension of play; take shelter right away. There are no refunds or rain checks if play is cancelled.

• Photo, free

  Patron photo at Founders Circle

  The club takes a free photo of you in front of the clubhouse every day of the week. Head toward the Par 3 course and follow signs to the photo line, and go early on Wednesday when hours are short.

  2604 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30904

• Ritual, $$$

  Shop the golf shop late in the day

  The club suggests watching golf in the morning and shopping later, when lines are shorter. Phones are banned, so plan to ship or carry your bags.

  2604 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30904

• Tour, $

  Augusta Canal Discovery Center and boat tour

  Learn the history of the Augusta Canal at the Discovery Center, then ride a boat on the canal. Boat tours cost $14 for adults, run Tuesday to Saturday and need a reservation.

  1450 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901

• Tour, $

  Augusta Museum of History

  Local history from the river trade to golf and music, a short walk from the Riverwalk. Admission is $7 for adults.

  560 Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901

• Tour, $

  Morris Museum of Art

  The oldest museum devoted to the art and artists of the American South, on the Riverwalk. Open Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

  1 10th St, Augusta, GA 30901

• Landmark, $

  Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson

  The childhood home of President Woodrow Wilson, now a museum downtown. A tour gives a quiet hour away from the golf crowds.

  419 7th St, Augusta, GA 30901

• Eat, $$

  Edgar's Grille

  A Washington Road restaurant run with Helms College's culinary program, a few miles from the club. Book ahead for Masters week.

  3165 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907

• Landmark, free

  Augusta visitor center on Broad Street

  Start a downtown walk at the visitor center, then walk Broad Street to the Riverwalk along the Savannah River.

  1010 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901