RYDER CUP fans can enjoy FREE food and drink on site this week – but there is a big catch.
Around 50,000 supporters will descend on Bethpage Black each day as the USA host Europe in the 45th edition of golf’s greatest event.
And they will be able to help themselves to as much food and drink as they want throughout their trip.
But, in effect, they have already paid for them.
That is because the tickets for the Ryder Cup started at a staggering $750 (£555) for each day of competition.
So while many criticised the PGA of America for the steep prices, the mammoth fee does include unlimited trips to the catering tents at Bethpage.
Fans are permitted to pick up one hot or cold “food entree” – such as burgers, hot dogs and chicken sandwiches – one snack item – such as crisps or cookies – and one soft drink on any one visit to the vendors.
However, alcohol is not included.
And fans must stump up big money for beers, wines and spirits.
A 16oz (473ml) Michelob Ultra beer, around 100ml less than a UK imperial pint, costs $15 (£11.10) – the same price as Bud Light, while Premium Beer is $16 (£11.84).
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THE 45th Ryder Cup takes place from September 26-28 with the US team desperate to wrestle back the crown from Europe.
Scottie Scheffler and the American side will battle Rory McIlroy’s European team in New York.
The infamous Bethpage Black course will be the venue for the latest edition of the pulsating golf tournament.
NBC will broadcast the competition in it’s entirety in the United States.
Friday’s foursomes and fourballs will be live on USA Network from 7 am ET to 6 pm ET.
Saturday’s action will take place during the same hours live on NBC.
And Sunday’s singles will also be on NBC from 12 pm ET to 6 pm ET.
Fans can sign up to Fubo TV by CLICKING HERE and watch the Ryder Cup through NBC’s channels.
By comparison, a standard 16oz US pint would usually cost around $8 (£5.92) in Manhattan.
But there is also a 25oz (740ml) Michelob Ultra at $18 (£13.32) and a 19.2oz (567ml) Premium for $19 (£14.06) – 19.2oz is a UK pint.
An alcohol-free Michelob Ultra Zero is $12 (£8.88) for 12oz (355ml).
As for the wine, $14 (£10.36) will get a chardonnay – with a glass of Moet & Chandon Brut bubbly is $22 (£16.28).
A variety of cocktails – bizarrely not including a Long Island Iced Tea – are also available for either $17.50 (£12.95) or $19.50 (£14.43).
All prices will then be subject to sales taxes of around 8 per cent – plus the unwritten law of expected tips.
