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Did you know Fred Ridley played in 3 Masters? How the Augusta National chairman fared
Fred Ridley is the only Augusta National chairman who actually played competitive rounds during the Masters, a little known stat among the seven who have chaired the famous golf club. Playing as ...
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Augusta National boss takes dead aim at one of game’s chronic issues
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Fred Ridley, the Augusta National chairman, an accomplished amateur golfer in his day and a detail-oriented real-estate lawyer, is so measured and appropriate in his public ...
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Masters chairman Fred Ridley says golf needs ‘call to action’ to fix pace-of-play issue
Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, looks on during the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2025. Getty Images Ridley noticed it and said ...
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Masters chairman Fred Ridley shuts down idea of automatic exemption for LIV golfers
AUGUSTA, Ga. — While there have been small ... which has been seen as a disruptor, Masters chairman Fred Ridley on Wednesday squashed any rumors of an automatic exemption into the Masters ...
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Masters 2025: Augusta National chairman addresses reunification, ball rollback, course changes and ... the Final Four?
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Here’s the biggest news from Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley’s press conference on the eve of the 89th Masters: There will be Gators on the grounds.
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Masters Chairman Fred Ridley addresses pace of play. Could there be a shot clock for DCP?
Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley addressed slow play in professional golf and announced potential time limits for the Drive, Chip & Putt competition. Ridley's comments follow recent efforts ...
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Letter from Augusta: Chairman Fred Ridley content the Masters is right where it needs to be
Club and tournament chairman Fred Ridley faced the media for a rare encore press conference ahead of the 89th Masters, and he seems pretty content at the moment that the season’s first major is ...
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Fred Ridley: Masters not adding special pathways for LIV Golf
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley said Wednesday that the Masters will continue to invite international golfers to the Masters with special invitations, but the ...
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Tiger Woods expands legacy in Augusta with new golf and education project
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods was playing golf with Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley ahead of the Masters two years ago when Ridley mentioned the club's soon-to-be-announced project to ...
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Tiger Woods will design a par-3 municipal course and build a new learning center in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods was playing golf with Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley ahead of the Masters two years ago when Ridley mentioned the club's soon-to-be-announced project to ...
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'A rich moment of nostalgia': Nicklaus, Player, Watson return to kick off 2025 Masters
At 7:25 a.m., Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley welcomed the most decorated champion in Masters history. “Jack, the tee is yours,” Ridley said. “Maybe,” Nicklaus responded. The Golden Bear leaned ...