Masters Gnomes in High Demand as Speculation Mounts on Final Year

Fans arrived early at Augusta National to buy a limited-edition gnome during the tournament’s 90th staging. Collectors and casual visitors lined up before gates opened to secure the 13½-inch figure.

Design and availability

The annual gnome series marks its 10th year at the tournament. This edition shows the bearded gnome in khaki pants, a white-and-green striped polo, and a blue vest. He holds an umbrella in one hand and a Masters-themed cup in the other.

Augusta National offers roughly 1,000 gnomes each day. The figures typically sell out within an hour at the merchandise shop and are restocked the following morning. Each gnome retails for $59.50 plus tax and is sold only at the course.

Surging secondary-market prices

Resale listings show steep markups. An active eBay auction reached $620 with days remaining. Other direct-sale listings were around $670 plus delivery.

On Facebook Marketplace some listings topped $800. The collectibles market has driven intense interest and rapid price swings.

Why demand is spiking

Collectors cite growing popularity and scarce daily supply as reasons for high demand. Speculation that this could be the final production year has amplified urgency.

Masters chairman Fred Ridley has been asked about ending the run. He said he has asked the same question repeatedly, but he was not given an answer.

Buyer reactions at the tournament

Visitors traveled from multiple states to buy the item. One attendee from Wyckoff, New Jersey, arrived well before opening to secure a gnome. He described it as a novelty and a must-have.

A father-and-son pair from San Antonio each purchased a figure. They followed tips from friends and arrived early despite the one-per-person rule. The father plans to keep his as a souvenir.

Collectible strategy and caution

The younger buyer collects Funko Pop items and watches market trends closely. He recalled a collectible that jumped from $10 to $300 and later fell to $100. That experience made him cautious about quick flips.

Some attendees see potential for profit. Others prefer to hold the gnome as memorabilia in case production ends.

What this means for collectors

Limited daily availability and resale premiums make these gnomes a hot item. The phrase Masters Gnomes now appears alongside terms like High Demand and Speculation Mounts among collectors.

Whether prices will continue to rise is uncertain. The market reaction will depend on future production decisions and collector behavior.

Reporting for Filmogaz.com included on-site interviews and resale platform checks.