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While the Green Jacket from Augusta is one of golf’s most prestigious awards, the Masters gnome might be up there in terms of exclusivity.
Each year, a large number of golf fans, not the golfers, get to the course before the sun rises in Georgia with the hope of getting a spot in line to purchase that year’s gnome. The gnome’s design changes in design each year, ranging from a blazer to a food-covered golf shirt, and this year’s gnome has a fully operating umbrella.
The gnome first debuted for the 2016 Masters, and besides 2017, has reappeared in Augusta’s gift shop every year.
Here’s some information about this year’s gnome and the process that is involved to potentially land it.
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What is a Masters gnome?
In 2016, Augusta National’s golf shop debuted its version of a garden gnome. They took a one-year hiatus from introducing a gnome for the 2017 Masters, but the garden icon made its return in 2018 and has since become one of the most sought-after items at the Masters besides the Green Jacket.
The Masters has revealed the 2026 edition of their famous garden gnome and it comes with a working Masters umbrella. These are so popular that they have limited the purchase to one per customer.
What are your thoughts on this year’s design? pic.twitter.com/Pfjjru9ve8
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) March 24, 2026
Each year, the Masters changes up the design of the gnome, with this year’s featuring a fully operable umbrella to shield itself from rain.
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How to buy a Masters gnome
The only way to purchase a Masters gnome directly from Augusta National is through attendance at the Masters. Attendees form long lines with the hopes of acquiring the year’s exclusive gnome.
Some patrons even waited in the parking lots extremely early in the morning with the hopes of obtaining a gnome. This year, the Masters issued a bulletin stating that parking lots would open no earlier than 6 a.m.
So if you were thinking of camping out around the gates of Augusta National hoping to score a gnome, I have some bad news for you pic.twitter.com/QRJbqDIOlB
— Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee) April 2, 2026
While the gift shops around the Augusta course sell them, not just the main golf shop, they are notoriously hard for fans to get their hands on. Resellers have only added to the troubles of being able to land one with the original price tag.
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How much is a Masters gnome?
At Augusta, each gnome sells for $49.50, with a limit of one per customer. Despite this, the gnomes sell out within a couple of hours each year.
Resellers purchase these gnomes and flip them on eBay and other platforms, with the full-sized gnome totaling $200 or more.
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Masters gnomes by year
The Masters gnome has sold nine times since 2016, with 2017 being the smiling man’s lone absence. Augusta has flirted with the idea of removing them due to the craze entailed in landing one. Here are photos of some past gnomes.
2016 gnome
The 2016 gnome has been a collector’s item as the first-ever gnome released. Recently, it sold north of $10,000 at an auction.
Masters Gnomes continue to DOMINATE the Masters tournament modern collecting market…
This 13” tall 2016 Masters Gnome (the first year they were offered) just sold tonight at @Golf_Auction for $10,194! pic.twitter.com/Ip3Wcx9AEw
— John Morton, PGA (@JohnMorton215) March 2, 2026
2019, 2022, and 2023 gnomes
The 2019 and 2022 gnomes stand side-by-side in the top left picture, while 2023’s can be seen donning an Augusta blue golf shirt.
The Masters Tournament gnomes have become a staple of the golf shop. Look back on previous gnome designs. pic.twitter.com/lsh6oZ6BhQ
— Augusta Chronicle (@AUG_Chronicle) April 3, 2026
2020 gnome
At the end of 2020, this Christmas-themed Masters gnome was selling for over $500.
The 2020 Masters Ugly Christmas Sweater Santa Garden Gnome is selling for close to 10x retail 🤯🤯https://t.co/bobpcGIYIGpic.twitter.com/XjsfqhjLI8
— Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) November 16, 2020
2021 gnome
In 2021, the gnome was covered in different Masters patches.
A gnome unlike any other. 💯
If you’re lucky enough to attend the Masters, here are the 10 coolest items you can buy in the merchandise shop: https://t.co/ik4CggwKQl
(📷: @benwalton_gd for Golf Digest) pic.twitter.com/SFeA9dD6XE
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) April 9, 2021
2024 gnome
Two years ago, the gnome sported a Masters blazer with plaid pants.
At the moment, nothing matters more at Augusta National than this little Masters Garden Gnome.
Read more: https://t.co/Qrc0JUSb93pic.twitter.com/rZnnRLbXmt
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) April 13, 2024
2025 gnome
Last year’s gnome was covered in Masters food items that could be purchased at Augusta.
The Masters gnome is a highly coveted item at the merch tent.
Here’s how hard it is to actually get one: https://t.co/lG4vWdiiStpic.twitter.com/uW10bx7S5d
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) April 11, 2025
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