For many Masters patrons its about the merch And the gnome

AUGUSTA — Masters Tournament merchandise can be had from the source for just one week every year, and numerous patrons Saturday admitted that scoring the collectable cups, the hats and tees, the chairs, umbrellas and other swag was just as much the reason – if not more so – for their being here than the golf itself or the beauty of the Augusta National Golf Club’s immaculate course. Aiken’s Dwain Johnson has been coming most years since 1963 and every year since 1995. He’s already taken in the lay of land and the notable changes to the course and to…