The Masters – golf’s first major championship – begins April 6. Get yourself in the mood for birdies, azaleas and a whole lot of green with WalletHub’s Masters Fun Facts report.
The report breaks down everything from ticket and concession prices to the cost of producing each green jacket and the event’s overall economic impact. You can find a handful of highlights below:
- 250K – People visit the Augusta, Ga. area each year for Masters festivities
- $1,366 – Average resale price for a ticket to the final round of the 2017 Masters (currently the cheapest of the four days)
- $4 – Price of a domestic beer at the Masters
- 620% – Increase in live telecast hours for the Masters from 1956 (2.5 hrs) to 2016 (18 hrs)
- $250 – Cost of producing each green jacket
- 90% – Of the world’s golf carts are made in Georgia
It’s a tradition unlike other in sports. Not to mention a great way to start off spring. This infographic supplied by our friends at WalletHub offers The Masters Tour By The Numbers.
Check out additional reading after you review the Infographic.
