Masters Tickets & Badges
One of the most popular examples of tournament ticket collecting is for the Masters. Many who have done so, began by saving the ticket from their first or only visit. An added challenge is to get the winner that year to sign them at some point, sometimes during a future visit. Of course, auctions are a major source for additions.
From the inaugural event in 1934 to the present day, paper tickets have been produced for daily entrance. (Sunday tickets are more highly sought than a Tuesday practice round). From 1934 through 1960, those weeklong passes were all paper tickets, but beginning in 1961, plasticized pin-backed “Badges” became available for full week entry, in addition to the daily paper tickets. The competition amongst collectors for the early tickets/badges is fierce.
Enjoy this collection which includes examples from all past years, many signed by that year’s winner.