The BASS Opens are $400 for non-boaters, FLW Everstart is $250. If you can split a hotel room & figure 3 nights, it will cost around $60, maybe a little more. You also should share gas expenses with your pro, which runs $30-40/day. So, as you can see, unless you get a top 10 finish, it's a little tough to break even. It is a great learning experience, exciting, & you have a chance to win a boat.