November 24th, 2017 Tough Act To Follow Billy Payne grew Augusta National’s stature to a new level before naming Fred Ridley as his successor.
October 17th, 2017 Fred Ridley takes the lead at Augusta The 65-year-old becomes Masters chairman aware of his strengths – and how he’s different from the man he’s replacing.
August 24th, 2017 Billy Payne to retire as Augusta National chairman, Fred Ridley named successor When Augusta National Golf Club opens again on October 16, it will do so under new leadership. Billy Payne, chairman of the club and the Masters Tournament since May 2006, has announced he will retire from the role.
July 15th, 2017 Former Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson, the central figure in Martha Burk controversy, has died Controversial former Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson passed away overnight at age 86.