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It appears high-priced Ryder Cup tickets are here to stay

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Ryder Cup Europe announced ticket prices for the 2027 match in Ireland, which are considerably more expensive than the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.

It appears high priced Ryder Cup tickets are here to stay. On Wednesday Ryder Cup Europe announced details for when fans can purchase tickets for the 2027 match at Adare Manor in Ireland, beginning with an exclusive window for those in Ireland beginning Friday. Starting costs for a general admission daily ticket for Friday through Sunday are €499 per daily ticket ($675 in American currency), with tickets for “The Green”—a space next to the fan village with lounges and food offerings—are listed at €899 per daily ticket.

This is a noticeable jump from the last European Ryder Cup in 2023 outside of Rome. General admission tickets into Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy were between €50 ($52. 97) and €60 ($63.

56) for the practice days, €250 ($264. 83) for Friday and Saturday tickets and €260 ($275. 42) for Sunday.

In an interview with the BBC, Richard Atkinson, the European Tour Group’s chief officer, acknowledged the possible reception to the ticket hike. "That was four years ago and a lot has happened in the world since then,” Atkinson said. “We are lower than Bethpage.