Masters chairman offers no answer on future of sought-after gnome

A patron walks with a gnome near the sixth hole during a practice round at of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley says he is in the dark over the future of the Masters gnome.

The $50 (€43) novelty product has become one of the most sought-after items since its introduction to the merchandise stable 10 years ago, often going for 10 times its value on resale sites, and is limited to one purchase per patron.