Preparations for the 2027 Ryder Cup are ramping up, but the tournament has already netted a huge own goal over ticket prices.
Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, plays host to the competition, which runs from September 13-19 next year.
But immediately setting a negative tone for the prestigious event are the newly confirmed ticket prices, which are certain to deter golf fans in a major way.
Shockingly, a daily ticket for the action across Friday, Saturday and Sunday for residents of the island of Ireland costs €499 ($585).
Ticket prices for the 2027 Ryder Cup deserve to be called out
The huge figure is a real blow to residents of the island of Ireland, who would have been eager to support the home team against their American rivals.
But many European fans will have already made up their minds about avoiding the Ryder Cup altogether following the ridiculous ticket prices.
With Team Europe playing on home soil, an electric atmosphere should be a priority, with the various European venues over the years having produced exactly that.
But many Irish fans will undoubtedly point-blank refuse to pay such an extortionate fee to watch relatively little action in comparison to other golf tournaments.
There has been plenty of excitement ahead of the Ryder Cup returning to Ireland, but much of that excitement has quickly and understandably evaporated amid the latest news.
Justin Rose’s caddie laments ‘sad day’ as Ryder Cup ticket prices confirmed
The price rises over the years of Europe hosting the Ryder Cup are understandable, but it should never have become this bad.
And it isn’t just golf fans who feel let down, with Justin Rose’s caddie Mark ‘Fooch’ Fulcher among those hugely frustrated and disappointed.
Fulcher wrote on his Instagram: “It’s so disappointing to see such extortionately high prices for the 2027 Ryder Cup… been lucky enough to caddie in a few and it’s amazing how incredible our support is… seems to be a trend in sport to bleed true fans dry… sad day.”
It’s great to see those directly involved publicly speaking out, but it seems that little can be done at this stage.
Never mind the 2027 Ryder Cup, the 2031 Ryder Cup is some way away, but hopefully Camiral Golf & Wellness in Catalonia, Spain, will learn from Adare Manor that fans obviously deserve to be treated better.
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