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How Augusta National outwitted ticket resellers and kept door closed on Trump
One of the great lessons of the Masters is money only goes so far, with strict rules designed to keep out ticket touts
TL;DR
- Jeffrey Epstein attempted to use his influence to secure Augusta National membership for Brad Karp, highlighting the club's exclusivity.
- Augusta National's ticket system relies on a lottery and a limited number of lifetime patrons, making it difficult to obtain entry.
- The club has taken a hard stance against ticket touts and resale, turning away hundreds of ticket holders who bought on the secondary market.
- Rumors suggest Augusta National is using RFID chips in tickets and tracking barcodes to identify and ban resellers.
- Resale platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek have introduced new policies or stopped offering Masters tickets due to the club's crackdown.