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Limited Edition Masters Gnomes Draw Crowds at Augusta National Amid Production Speculation

Patrons at the 90th Masters tournament are purchasing limited edition gnomes, which sell out quickly each day. The 13 1/2-inch figurines, priced at $59.50 plus tax, are available only at Augusta National's merchandise shop. Resale prices on platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace have reached up to $800, driven by rumors that this may be the final year of production.

The Independent
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Augusta National Golf Club is hosting the 90th Masters tournament, where patrons have been lining up early to purchase a limited edition gnome. This marks the 10th year the club has offered the gnome, with only about 1,000 units available daily at the merchandise shop.

50 plus tax and are limited to one per person. They typically sell out within an hour each morning and are restocked the following day. The figurines are exclusive to Augusta National and cannot be purchased elsewhere.

the resale market, gnomes have fetched higher prices.

An eBay auction for one gnome reached $620 on Friday, with two days left in the bidding. Other listings on eBay offer gnomes for $670 plus delivery, while some on Facebook Marketplace are priced at $800. Speculation that this may be the final year of production has contributed to the demand.

Club officials addressed the matter earlier in the week when asked if this edition would be the last.

I’ve been asking that question for several years, and they won’t tell me the answer. So I can’t help you.

Club officials (The Independent)

have arrived early at Augusta National to secure gnomes. They described it as a novelty item. Some spent more than $1,000 in the gift shop and noted that reselling the gnome could offset costs, though they were undecided. Other patrons also obtained gnomes after hearing rumors from a friend associated with the LIV Golf tour.

m. to purchase them. The patrons plan to keep theirs as memorabilia for display, while considering resale due to market fluctuations observed with other items. The gnomes have gained popularity over the past decade, becoming collectible items for Masters attendees.

The tournament, held annually at Augusta National, attracts golf enthusiasts worldwide. Future production plans for the gnome remain undisclosed by club officials.

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The reporting is largely neutral and descriptive, with mild emphasis on resale speculation that adds a layer of intrigue to merchandise demand.

How else this could be read

The gnome's popularity reflects enthusiastic fan engagement with Masters traditions, turning a simple souvenir into cherished memorabilia.

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