The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, is a highlight of the golfing season.
With its pristine fairways, pine trees, azaleas, and large, lightning-fast greens, the Masters has grown in grandeur for golf fans due to the course’s historic allure and the difficulty in securing passes to experience the grounds.
In this primer for the Masters Tournament 2025, we’ll offer tips for navigating the process of obtaining tickets (even on a budget) and identify the favorites heading into this year’s major event.
How much are Masters tickets in 2025?
At face value, Masters tickets are an incredible bargain for the overall experience. Practice round passes are $100 per day, while tickets for Thursday through Sunday are slightly higher at $140 per round.
On the secondary market, practice rounds can cost around $1,000 to $1,500, while tournament day passes can range from $2,500 to $3,500 per round.
One downside of the secondary market is that you may have to stand in line for hours at a ticket office before getting your pass, which you then return at the end of the day.
Another common complaint from those who purchase secondary passes is missing the opportunity to acquire coveted Masters merchandise early in the morning before most attendees arrive at the course.
While obtaining passes from a secondary ticket company like StubHub and making your way to the course can be problematic, it can be worthwhile for true fans looking to see the first major of the PGA Tour year.
How hard is it to get Masters tickets?
It’s not difficult to get Masters tickets on the secondary market, but that comes at a very steep price, with passes costing several thousand dollars for a single round.
The cost-effective way to get passes is through the Masters lottery, but your chances of winning are slim.
The primary way to get a pass for either the practice or tournament rounds is through an annual lottery drawing Augusta National holds every June.
You can enter the lottery during three weeks in June, but be forewarned: your chances of obtaining passes are quite low.
What’s the Easiest Way to Get Masters Tickets During the Tournament?
If you are determined to go to Augusta during the tournament dates, your only option is the secondary market.
As previously mentioned, the cost will be substantial. But if you can afford it, this strategy allows you to see the weekend leaderboard in advance and plan your trip to see your favorite golfer potentially win the green jacket.
Is Tiger playing in the Masters 2025?
Unfortunately, Tiger Woods had to withdraw from the 2025 Masters Tournament after rupturing his Achilles tendon during a workout last month.
Prior to the injury, there was speculation that the 15-time major winner might not play in the major tournament due to the recent death of his mother.
Woods told reporters before the Players Championship this year, “My heart is really not into practicing right now.”
As a former winner, Woods has a lifetime invitation to play in the Masters. But with the Achilles injury and his 50th birthday this year, the legendary golfer may only have a few remaining appearances at Augusta in his storied career.
Who is favored to win the Masters Tournament 2025?
A few days before the 2025 edition, Scottie Scheffler is currently favored to win his 3rd green jacket after winning the Masters in 2022 and 2024. FanDuel has him listed at +460.
Next in line is Rory McIlroy at +650. The Northern Ireland native has never won a green jacket, and his best performance came in 2022, when he finished as runner-up to Scheffler.
McIlroy needs a Masters win to complete the career Grand Slam of all four majors.
If he wins the 2025 Masters, McIlroy will join Gene Sarazen, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to achieve that historic accomplishment.
Rounding out the top five in odds are Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, and Jon Rahm. Of this trio, only Rahm has a Masters victory, winning at Augusta National Golf Club in 2023.
Odds for other notable golfers include Justin Rose at 100-1, Phil Mickelson at 190-1, Sahith Theegala at 70-1, and Brooks Koepka at 34-1.
Top Ten 2025 Masters Tournament Odds (according to FanDuel Sportsbook)
- Scottie Scheffler +460
- Rory McIlroy +650
- Collin Morikawa +1500
- Ludvig Aberg +1700
- Jon Rahm +1700
- Xander Schauffele +2100
- Bryson DeChambeau +2100
- Justin Thomas +2400
- Hideki Matsuyama +2800
- Joaquin Niemann +2900