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Fred Ridley
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Lee Elder to be honoured by Augusta National
Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today that Lee Elder, the first black man to compete in the Masters Tournament 45 years ago, will be honoured by establishing scholarships in his name and inviting him to be an honorary starter for the 2021 Masters.
10 Nov 2020
New ways to watch the Masters
Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today the 2020 Masters Tournament, scheduled for November 9-15, will provide an expansive slate of content across multiple platforms, including ESPN’s College GameDay airing live from Augusta National on Saturday, November 14.
28 Oct 2020
Par-3 Contest cancelled at Masters
The popular Par-3 Contest normally held on the eve of the Masters will not be played next month since spectators will not be allowed at the event because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
28 Oct 2020
Day targets rescheduled majors glory
A relieved Jason Day has welcomed golf stakeholders' new plan to squeeze in three of the four majors and resume the PGA Tour in the second half of a year.
7 Apr 2020
Fred Ridley’s Masters memorandum
On March 13, we announced the postponement of the Masters Tournament and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur based upon the risks associated with the Coronavirus COVID-19, a pandemic that continues to impact lives everywhere.
7 Apr 2020
Augusta National fights virus with handout
Augusta National is donating US$2 million to help fight the coronavirus which has already forced the postponement of the Masters.
31 Mar 2020
Drive, Chip and Putt update
On March 13, it was announced that the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had been postponed due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). After thoughtful deliberation, and with the guidance of public health experts, the Founding Partners have provided the following update:
30 Mar 2020
The Masters postponed due to coronavirus
Augusta National Golf Club has announced the 2020 Masters will be postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
14 Mar 2020
2019 Drive, Chip and Putt champions crowned at Augusta
Eight junior golfers – four boys and four girls – were crowned champions at the sixth annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals held Sunday, April 7, at Augusta National Golf Club.
8 Apr 2019
Augusta National to host women’s event
Augusta National Golf Club, which had no female members until 2012, will host a new women’s amateur championship starting next year.
5 Apr 2018
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