The Masters' Controversial Journey to Golf's Future.
Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley announced his support for the governing bodies' proposal to introduce a limited-distance ball at the elite level, stating that "distance needs to be addressed." This move will likely lead to every major championship being contested with a modified ball starting from the 90th Masters in 2026. Ridley also defended the Official World Golf Ranking system and announced an investment in municipal golf to create pathways into the game in the city of Augusta.