"The number of people that care about these gnomes, that love these gnomes, that want to collect these gnomes is unlike anything I can really remember seeing."
"We sold Tiger Woods' irons from the Tiger Slam a few years ago for over $5 million. I get more emails about these damn gnomes than I do those clubs. It's unbelievable."
"In 2016, it wore an argyle sweater. It has sported a caddy's outfit (2018), a Christmas sweater (2020), a shirt covered in Masters badges (2021) and last year, held one of the tournament's Georgia peach ice cream sandwiches."
"Patrons now wait in line for hours to get one, many wanting to make sure they maintain a complete set."
The garden gnome, introduced at Augusta National in 2016, has transformed into a highly coveted collectible, with demand skyrocketing over the years. Initially sold for about $50, it is now limited to one per patron, leading to long lines for buyers. Ryan Carey, a golf memorabilia expert, noted that interest in these gnomes surpasses even legendary items like Tiger Woods' clubs. Each year, the gnome features new attire, enhancing its appeal and prompting collectors to seek complete sets.
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