Photo: Gregory Shamus/GettySports fans are no strangers to the steep cost of concessions when watching their favorite athletes compete, but the prices at this year’s PGA Championship have even golferJustin Thomasspeaking out.Golfweek’s Steve DiMeglio reported that the price of one beer at the Tulsa, Oklahoma, tournament will set fans back at least $18, while signature cocktails are $19. The budget-friendly option for alcohol would be a $13 glass of wine, according to DiMeglio.When Thomas, 29, caught wind of the steep prices, he sided with fans, urging the event to offer more affordable options. “$18 (!!!!!!) for a beer…uhhh what,” he wrote in a quote tweet ofGolfweek’s article.Thomas continued, “Gotta treat the fans better than that!“The golfer’s followers agreed that the prices were high, with some even deciding that they’ll no longer attend the event due to the expensive concessions.One Twitter userwrote"I live a few hours away and I was gonna go. But not now just on sheer principle.“Sam Greenwood/GettyPEOPLE reached out to a representative for the PGA Championship for comment but did not immediately receive a response.The PGA Championship continues today at the Southern Hills Championship Course.Rory McIlroyhas the lead in the first round as of Thursday afternoon withMatt Kucharin second place.Noticeably absent from the tournament is 2021 championPhil Mickelson, who opted not to compete amid recent controversies. Mickelson has won six PGA Tour majors.2007 PGA ChampionTiger Woodsis, on the other hand, competing, as well asCollin Morikawa, who took home the PGA Championship title in 2020.
Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty
Sports fans are no strangers to the steep cost of concessions when watching their favorite athletes compete, but the prices at this year’s PGA Championship have even golferJustin Thomasspeaking out.Golfweek’s Steve DiMeglio reported that the price of one beer at the Tulsa, Oklahoma, tournament will set fans back at least $18, while signature cocktails are $19. The budget-friendly option for alcohol would be a $13 glass of wine, according to DiMeglio.When Thomas, 29, caught wind of the steep prices, he sided with fans, urging the event to offer more affordable options. “$18 (!!!!!!) for a beer…uhhh what,” he wrote in a quote tweet ofGolfweek’s article.Thomas continued, “Gotta treat the fans better than that!“The golfer’s followers agreed that the prices were high, with some even deciding that they’ll no longer attend the event due to the expensive concessions.One Twitter userwrote"I live a few hours away and I was gonna go. But not now just on sheer principle.“Sam Greenwood/GettyPEOPLE reached out to a representative for the PGA Championship for comment but did not immediately receive a response.The PGA Championship continues today at the Southern Hills Championship Course.Rory McIlroyhas the lead in the first round as of Thursday afternoon withMatt Kucharin second place.Noticeably absent from the tournament is 2021 championPhil Mickelson, who opted not to compete amid recent controversies. Mickelson has won six PGA Tour majors.2007 PGA ChampionTiger Woodsis, on the other hand, competing, as well asCollin Morikawa, who took home the PGA Championship title in 2020.
Sports fans are no strangers to the steep cost of concessions when watching their favorite athletes compete, but the prices at this year’s PGA Championship have even golferJustin Thomasspeaking out.
Golfweek’s Steve DiMeglio reported that the price of one beer at the Tulsa, Oklahoma, tournament will set fans back at least $18, while signature cocktails are $19. The budget-friendly option for alcohol would be a $13 glass of wine, according to DiMeglio.
When Thomas, 29, caught wind of the steep prices, he sided with fans, urging the event to offer more affordable options. “$18 (!!!!!!) for a beer…uhhh what,” he wrote in a quote tweet ofGolfweek’s article.
Thomas continued, “Gotta treat the fans better than that!”
The golfer’s followers agreed that the prices were high, with some even deciding that they’ll no longer attend the event due to the expensive concessions.
One Twitter userwrote"I live a few hours away and I was gonna go. But not now just on sheer principle.”
Sam Greenwood/Getty
PEOPLE reached out to a representative for the PGA Championship for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
The PGA Championship continues today at the Southern Hills Championship Course.Rory McIlroyhas the lead in the first round as of Thursday afternoon withMatt Kucharin second place.
Noticeably absent from the tournament is 2021 championPhil Mickelson, who opted not to compete amid recent controversies. Mickelson has won six PGA Tour majors.
2007 PGA ChampionTiger Woodsis, on the other hand, competing, as well asCollin Morikawa, who took home the PGA Championship title in 2020.
source: people.com
