Ryder Cup food and drink prices hit extortionate levels

09/27/2023 Golf

The Ryder Cup rip-off: Prices at Marco Simone Golf & Country club hit extortionate levels with burgers costing fans £17, a beer setting spectators back £7 and gin and tonics priced at a whopping £16

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Fans looking to enjoy refreshments when they go to watch the 2023 Ryder Cup will be in for a shock when they see the prices on offer at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. 

The Ryder Cup gets up and running in Rome on Friday, with Team Europe looking to extend their stunning home record over Team USA which stretches all the way back to 1999. 

Ryder Cup fever has already hit the iconic course, with the star-studded celebrity match seeing tennis star Novak Djokovic and Gareth Bale sealing victory in Italy. 

It has been a competition like no other in its long, 96-year history, though, with the ongoing rumblings of the LIV rebels missing out continuing in the background.

However, those in attendance may be forgiven for having their attention snatched away from the action and aimed firmly at their wallets once the gates do indeed open on Friday morning. 

Cocktail prices at Rome’s Marco Simone Golf & Country club will see fans part with £15.60 for a tall drink

Golf lovers can charge their phones at the course – but only if they are willing to spend £17.33 to rent a charger

All four of the course’s burger options are priced ad £17.24 with water also costing a further £3.47

Prices for food and drinks at sport’s biggest festivals have always left even the most ardent enthusiasts wincing a little, and the Ryder Cup will be no different. 

With the heat expected to be in the region of 29 degrees Celsius in Rome this weekend, fans might think twice before looking to quench their thirst. 

Cocktails are perhaps unsurprisingly the more expensive options, with a gin and tonic, negroni and an old fashioned setting fans back to the tune of £15.60 (€18).

A beer will also be a pricey option for golf fans, at £6.93 (€8) and even water priced at £3.47 (€4). 

In terms of food, fans can choose from four different burger options, although all four will be priced the same. 

The beef, chicken and vegetarian options will all see supporters part with around £17.24 (€19,90) to sate their hunger as the tournament goes on. 

It’s not just the food and drink, though, that will be landing a heft blow on fans’ wallets this weekend. 

With the day’s play set to last several hours, phone batteries are sure to gradually go down as the day goes on, but fear not, golf lovers – you can rent a charger for £17.33 (€20) or buy one outright for £40 (€34.66).

Team Europe will be looking to defend their 24-year unbeaten run at home in the Ryder Cup

Gareth Bale and Novak Djokovic won the celebrity-studded all star match in Rome on Wednesday

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