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NextImg:You might want to rethink your boozy Ryder Cup plans after seeing the drink prices

Who’s buying?

If you’re planning to attend the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, think about pregaming.

While double-digit beer prices are nothing new to those who flock to Yankee Stadium or Madison Square Garden, the PGA of America has taken a sledgehammer to the ethos of “The People’s Country Club” by charging fans a minimum price of $15 per beer.

A “premium beer” costs $19 (plus tax and tip) and a hard seltzer is listed for $16, while a non-alcoholic Michelob Ultra Zero runs $12.

The drink prices at the Ryder Cup

The cost of four 16-ounce Bud Lights, plus tax, will cost about as much as a New York State resident pays to play a weekday round at the legendary course ($70).

Things don’t get any cheaper if you want a mixed drink, with an All-American Transfusion costing spectators $19.50.

But there was no sticker shock for the many who walked away with beer cans before 9 a.m., nor should it be expected amongst a crowd that coughed up $255 to attend practice rounds and $750 per day of official play, which includes food and non-alcoholic beverages.

More than 500,000 fans applied for Ryder Cup tickets, which sold out in 48 hours, and featured a premium hospitality package for $10,000 per day.

Fans at Bethpage Black for the Ryder Cup practice round.
Fans at Bethpage Black for the Ryder Cup practice round. Getty Images

The massive merchandise tent, located just beyond the main entrance of the event, features polo shirts for $145, sweatshirts for $245 and commemorative coins signed by U.S. captain Keegan Bradley, listed for as much as $7,500.

Tickets to this year’s Masters cost $140 per day, while tickets to the U.S. Open at Oakmont could be purchased for $150.