"How much money is premier golf, questionable outfits, specialty cocktails, and almost unfathomable traffic worth? At this year's Ryder Cup, I made it my mission to find out. I went to the biennial Europe vs. USA golf tournament on Friday with a media ticket, but everyone else had to buy their way in unless they snagged a corporate invite. Pre-sale tickets for the event went live almost a year ago, starting at $749.51 for entrance on Friday."
"The first question is transportation. Many, myself included, took the Long Island Rail Road from New York City. A one-way, off-peak ticket from Penn Station to Farmingdale costs $10.95. Free shuttles were waiting in the parking lot to drive us the two-ish miles to the course, but some opted for an Uber, which cost $25.72 at around 7:30 am. When I arrived, it seemed that most chose to take the shuttle,"
The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black draws attendees who face high upfront ticket prices and variable additional expenses. Pre-sale Friday tickets began at $749.51. Transportation options included an off-peak Long Island Rail Road fare of $10.95 one way, free event shuttles that experienced long delays, and early-morning Ubers around $25.72. On-site purchases ranged from specialty cocktails priced at $32.50 to extensive merchandise offerings that can rapidly increase spending. Parking passes at Jones Beach cost $55 with free shuttles to the course, while some local residents offered driveways for about $100. Event admission covered basic food and non-alcoholic beverages.
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