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sports1 year ago

"Augusta National Chairman's Vision for Golf's Future and Course Changes"

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley emphasized the club's responsibility to serve the game of golf during his annual press conference, discussing the challenges of maintaining the course's original vision while accommodating modern technology and expressing unequivocal support for a rollback on hitting distances in golf. He also addressed the need for unity in men's professional golf and highlighted the club's guiding philosophy of scarcity and product excellence, indicating the difficulty of adding additional tournaments due to the course's seasonal nature and the importance of respecting the mystique and magic of the Masters.

via The Fried Egg|
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sports1 year ago

"Augusta National's Stance on LIV Golfers and the Masters Field"

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley announced that there are no plans to offer direct access to the Masters tournament via the LIV Golf League's season-long points list or any aggregation of tournaments. He cited the closed-shop nature of the LIV Golf League as a hindrance and emphasized the tournament's invitational and limited field structure. The Masters does not give direct spots to any other world tour outside of the PGA Tour, and the LIV Golf League's application for world ranking points was denied due to problems with player pathways and turnover. Despite this, Ridley stated that the Masters would exercise discretion with regard to special invitations for deserving players, regardless of the tour they play on.

via Sports Illustrated|
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sports1 year ago

Augusta National Chairman Dismisses Calls for Women's Professional Event

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley stated that the club has no plans to host a tournament for LPGA Tour and other women's professional golfers, citing difficulties in scheduling and maintaining the sanctity of the Masters. He also expressed support for equipment rollback measures proposed by the USGA and The R&A to address distance concerns in golf. The Masters tournament has seen changes in course length over the years, and Ridley hopes to avoid playing at 8,000 yards. Additionally, he addressed the participation of LIV Golf League members in the Masters and the impact of their absence on TV ratings, acknowledging the changing media landscape as a factor.

via ESPN|
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sports2 years ago

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.

via Yahoo Sports|
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sports2 years ago

Masters 2023: Previews, Reflections, and Updates.

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley addressed various topics during his annual question-and-answer session with the Masters media, including the club's commitment to doing what's best for the game, the proposed rollback of the golf ball for elite men's players, and LIV Golf's ongoing disruption. Ridley also announced tweaks to the Masters qualifications, including an exemption for the NCAA men's and women's champions. The controversial lengthening of the 13th hole was also discussed, with Ridley stating that it will prove to be the right decision.

via Global Golf Post|
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sports2 years ago

"2023 Masters: Augusta Chairman Steals Spotlight from Tiger Woods"

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley's pre-tournament press conference at the Masters may upstage Tiger Woods this year, as he is expected to comment on the potential adoption of a shorter ball and the Augusta future of LIV Golf players. The Masters may have the last word on the proposal of a Model Local Rule (MLR) to give tournaments the option to require the use of balls which will travel around 15 yards less. Meanwhile, Woods will prioritize the majors and tournaments with which he has a personal connection, following his car crash in February 2021.

via The Independent|
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