Golf fans have hit out at the ‘horrendous’ prices they’re being charged for a pint at the Ryder Cup in New York this week.
Arguably the biggest date in the year’s golfing calendar is now just days away, with fans already flocking across the pond to watch Europe begin their defence of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Friday.
Captained by Luke Donald, the Europe team – featuring Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Jon Rahm amongst others – are bidding to become only the fifth side in history to beat the Americans on their own patch.
It won’t be easy however with Scottie Scheffler, Xander Scheuffele and Bryson DeChambeau part of an impressive USA team.
The golf therefore is bound to entertain, but what’s not been so thrilling for punters so far is the prices they’re being asked to fork out for a beverage at the venue.
With players taking part in practice rounds, fans were allowed into the impressive New York golf course as early as Tuesday to watch the action, which is when supporters spotted the price-list.
The Ryder Cup is now just days away with the tournament beginning on Friday
Fans have already started flocking to Bethpage Black in New York to watch the players’ practice rounds
A picture posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, revealed that a 19-ounce Premier Beer is priced at $19, a 16-ounce beer at $16 and a Bud Light also at $16. A 25-ounce Michelob Ultra meanwhile costs $18, with a 16-ounce version of the same drink priced at $15.
Such hefty prices sparked outrage from fans on social media, who dubbed the cost of food and drink at the event as ‘horrendous’.
‘Are the prices meant to deter drinking? $!5 for a BUD LIGHT??? Also, how much is the sales tax? Grateful to be sober, if only for financial reasons! LOL’, one posted.
Another complained: ‘That’s insane. Give the people reasonable prices cmon man….’
One more noted: ‘As ridiculous as that is, it is on par with most sporting events I attend.’
‘Something’s gotta happen with these tournament alcohol prices. You shouldn’t have to spend $320 on alcohol to get drunk.’
It comes after fans were left appalled by an increase in ticket prices for the Ryder Cup late last year.
For practice days alone, fans were forced to fork out a staggering $255.57 for a ticket, $423.64 (£324.60) for Wednesday, and a heart-stopping $749.51 (£574.29) for actual competitive action on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Food and drinks prices at the event have however sparked outrage amongst fans on X
Fans dubbed the prices ‘horrendous’ and ‘disgusting’ after they were asked to fork out north of $250 for a ticket
The tickets are a stark contrast to the entrance fees required for the gladiatorial showdown between the Europeans and Americans in Rome back in 2023.
General admission to Marco Simone ranged from $53 to $277 based on the day of the match.
The competitive action in New York gets underway on Friday.
