Ryder Cup organisers have defended ticket prices for the 2027 event in Ireland despite a significant increase from the last European edition in Rome.
How prices compare to previous events
Daily general admission tickets for the three tournament days on 17-19 September at Adare Manor in County Limerick will cost 499 euros (£434), compared with up to 260 euros in Italy in 2023.
How the cost compares to recent US events
While it marks a record high for ticket prices for a European hosted Ryder Cup, it is less than the $750 (£555) fans paid to watch Europe’s victory over the United States at Bethpage Black in New York last year.
What organisers say about accessibility
Richard Atkinson, the European Tour Group’s chief Ryder Cup officer, acknowledged the increase from Rome but noted that was four years ago and a lot has happened in the world since then.
He stated the organisers are lower than Bethpage and have tried to make the event as accessible as possible to a wide demographic of people.
Practice day tickets will be from 89 euros and juniors from 20 euros.
Why the organisers defend the pricing
Atkinson said the prices are proportionate to a global sporting event, citing the event’s grown stature and profile as one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
He expressed confidence in the pricing while emphasizing efforts to make it accessible to everyone.
Why are ticket prices higher for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland compared to the 2023 event in Rome?
Organisers cite inflation, increased global stature of the event, and efforts to remain accessible despite the rise, noting the price is still below recent US event costs.
What measures are in place to keep the event accessible?
Practice day tickets start at 89 euros and junior tickets at 20 euros, with organisers stating they have tried to make the event accessible to a wide demographic.
