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How The Masters prices compare to Cheltenham & pint of Guinness in Temple Bar as fans say ‘won’t get this anywhere else’
The prices of pints at The Masters compared to Temple Bar and Cheltenham surprised many
GOLF fans were pleasantly surprised after prices of pints at The Masters were compared to those of Temple Bar.
Hundreds of fans have travelled to Augusta National to watch the likes of Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, and Scottie Scheffler compete for the green jacket.
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Those same attendees will require nourishment over the week, and will get the same at a seemingly reasonably price.
A photo of a food and drink menu at the event was shared by Newstalk's Barry Whyte.
On the menu, a domestic light beer cost just $4 - or €3.75 - while an import beer and American Craft beer was $5 - or €4.70.
Accompanying his tweet, Whyte said that a grilled chicken wrap (€2.80), blueberry muffin (€0.95), fresh mixed fruit (€1.90) and a craft beer would cost the equivalent of a pint in Temple Bar.
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Prices of a pint in Temple Bar can range from €9 to north of €10 in some places.
And the contrast in expense surprised fans, with one saying: "I think that's an anomaly. I paid $10 for a beer at Philadelphia airport in January.
Another said: "That's unreal pricing.
"As someone who travels to the US on a regular basis, I have not seen pricing anywhere near that low level before.
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"Especially at a major sporting event. Is this some subsidized zone or general sale?"
Someone else added: "Correct but it's literally just for The Masters event.
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"Augusta is very traditional and they keep the food and drink prices low.. You won't get these prices anywhere else."
The prices in Georgia were also far more reasonable when compared to the Cheltenham Festival which took place back in March.
At Prestbury Park pints of Guinness, Madri Lager, Aspall Suffolk Cyder and Atlantic Pale Ale were all selling for an eye-watering €8.80.
Bottles of lager, bitter and cider ranged from €8.65-8.95, while all 187ml wines are a huge €11.35.
Single spirits set you back between €8.20 and €8.90, with 330ml cans of soft drink even coming in at €3.50.
And if you really wanted to break the bank while taking in the racing, a 750ml bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne will cost you €128.90.
House Champagne and rose Champagne also came in at €87.90 and €56.25 respectively.
he prices have left fans utterly beside themselves.
One said: "Anybody that goes to Cheltenham and pays 7.50 a pint needs to give their head a shake."
Another added: "Poor from Cheltenham."
While a third replied: "For the price of a pint of Guinness and a burger they could have put a roof over the track."
A fourth responded: "Cheltenham 2024 - They’ve disposed of the paper cups. £7-50 a pint."