Augusta National, Masters and Fred Ridley

Masters chairman has latest update on Augusta National post-Helene and offers one caution about golf's rising profile
Masters chairman Fred Ridley acknowledged that what Augusta National Golf Club fans will see in April won’t have “quite as many trees as we did a year ago” but that any damage suffered last September when Hurricane Helene rolled through Georgia and the Carolinas won’t be an issue when the Masters is held in less than three months.
Augusta National in “spectacular shape,” ready for 2025 Masters per Chairman Fred Ridley
Hurricane Helene devastated Augusta National and the surrounding region but the course is ready for The 2025 Masters.
Augusta National in spectacular condition after Hurricane Helene damage, Fred Ridley says
There may be a few trees missing, but Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley said the course is in spectacular edition ahead of the Masters.
Augusta National Expected to Be In Top Condition (Minus a Few Trees) for Upcoming Masters
Augusta National and the surrounding community in Georgia suffered extensive damage due to Hurricane Helene in late September, but the golf course is expected t
Fred Ridley: Augusta National has recovered well from Helene
Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National, shared the update Thursday, some three months after Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage throughout the Southeast, including to Augusta, Georgia ...
Augusta National in ‘spectacular condition’ after Hurricane Helene damage, chairman says
Augusta National Golf Course is in “spectacular condition” after Hurricane Helene heavily damaged the Augusta area in September.
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Masters chairman gives 1 warning — after a question about golf’s future
Fred Ridley says he welcomes the thought that golf’s definition is expanding. There are long-established brands such as the ...
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Masters chief issues subtle warning to Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley has offered his interesting verdict on Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new hi-tech golf league.