Master Augusta like a pro: How to win Masters tickets 2026 via the new lottery, cost breakdown, 2025 champions recap, and insider strategies for your dream Green Jacket week.
🏌️‍♂️ Background & 2025 Highlights
The 2025 Masters took place April 10–13 at Augusta National with a record $21 million purse—$4.2 million going to champion Rory McIlroy, who completed a career Grand Slam in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose.
This victory also marked McIlroy as the first European to complete the Grand Slam and capped an 11-year major drought .
 🔍 Why Ticket Access Is So Competitive
- Limited supply: Augusta offers only ~40,000 daily tickets, most allocated to badge holders, patrons, and corporate partners .
- High demand: With under 1% odds of lottery success (~0.5–0.6%) , and international interest surging after McIlroy’s win, access is more coveted than ever.
 🎟️ Masters Lottery for 2026 Tickets
- Application window: June 1–20, 2025 .
- Notification: Winners (and non-winners) receive emails by late July .
- Limits: Max 4 practice-round, 2 tournament-round tickets per applicant; only one day/day badge possible per lottery .
- Odds: Estimated at 0.5–0.6% (1 in 200) .
 💵 Ticket Prices & Breakdown for 2026
- Practice rounds:
- Monday–Tuesday: $125
- Wednesday (Par‑3): $150
- Tournament rounds (Thu–Sun): $160 each (a $20 hike from 2025).
 🚫 Resale Policy
Augusta National enforces a strict no-resale policy—tickets must be purchased directly; resale is prohibited and violators risk ticket cancellation and long-term bans (Chron).
 🤔 Lottery Strategy & Tips
- Create a Masters.com account early, verify info ahead of June 1.
- Apply for multiple days to maximize odds—practice and tournament rounds.
- Watch mid-July emails carefully; winners must pay on time or risk losing the spot .
- Avoid secondary markets—tickets are often cancelled.
 🗓️ Timeline Snapshot
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Lottery opens for ticket applications |
| June 20, 2025 | Deadline to submit applications |
| Late July 2025 | Winners & losers notified via email |
| July 2025 | Winners must pay to confirm tickets |
| Apr 6–12, 2026 | Practice & tournament rounds at Augusta |
 🏆 2025 Masters Recap & Prize Money
- Champion: Rory McIlroy (–11), playoff win; $4.2 million prize .
- Purse: $21 million — up from $20 million in 2024.
- Runner-up Justin Rose received ~$2.268 million; Scheffler pocketed ~$1 million .
A tour through New York City with the Masters champion. pic.twitter.com/O6q3lY9hCq
— The Masters (@TheMasters) May 2, 2025
 🌳 2025 Course News & Traditions
Augusta National recovered from Hurricane Helene’s tree loss to present a rejuvenated layout, maintaining famed holes like 12 & 16 and debuting new sightlines . Champions earn invitations to all other majors for five years and lifetime Masters entry .
 📝 Why the Lottery Matters
- Affordability: Official prices are modest; resale asks often exceed $5,000/day.
- Tradition: Lottery remains the most equitable method to ensure real fans gain access.
- Fan experience: Attending Augusta National is on many bucket lists—lottery is the first step toward that dream.
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