Augusta menu still a bargain

Jordan Janes knew when he arrived at the Masters for the first time a pimento cheese sandwich was a must-have.

He wanted to soak in the Augusta National experience, and that has long included the iconic staple on the affordable Masters menu.

And no, Janes was not worrying about the 556 calories and 35 grams of fat the sandwich contains, according to MyFitnessPal.com.

“I'm a healthy guy and I dial it in when I'm at home,” said Janes, 42, from St. Louis. “But I'm going to let go a little while I'm here. And I've already done 17,000 steps today, so I'm not going to feel guilty about it for a minute. ... And it was worth it.”

You can't beat the price: $5 for a sandwich, chips and a soft drink.

Inflation may be driving up the food cost around the country, but patrons generally won't see those increases at Augusta National. The prices here have mostly remained fixed for years.

The menu includes:

SANDWICHES

■ Egg salad sandwich: $1.50

■ Pimento cheese: $1.50

■ Pork BBQ: $3

■ Masters club: $3

■ Chicken salad on honey wheat: $3

■ Classic chicken: $3

BREAKFAST

■ Coffee: $2

■ Chicken biscuit: $3

■ Breakfast sandwich: $3

■ Fresh mixed fruit: $2

BEVERAGES

■ Soft drinks: $2

■ Water: $2

■ Ice tea: $2

■ Crow's Nest: $6

■ Domestic beer: $6

■ Imported beer: $6

■ White wine: $6

SNACKS

■ Chips plain/BBQ: $1.50

■ Peanuts: $1.50

■ Southern cheese straws: $2

■ Cookies: $1.50

■ Georgia pecan caramel popcorn: $2

■ Georgia peach ice cream sandwich: $3

One thing still not on the menu are cellphones. That unique aspect of Augusta National continues: Cellphones are not allowed on the course.