The closest thing to a theme that emerged in Ridley’s comments was a defense of norms, a timely issue given the tumult beyond the gates.

While there have been small signs of late of a thaw between the mainstream professional golf powers and the rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf, which has been seen as a disruptor, Masters chairman Fred ...

"I don't know if everything has even hit me yet," Hastings said Monday during his pre-tournament press conference. "It's totally surreal, and I don't think I'll be able to put it into words now, and I ...

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 ...

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 by ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Fred Couples was so unflappable during the ... Hard to believe that a year ago, Couples wondered whether Masters chairman Fred Ridley would want him to keep playing. His back was ...

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 ...

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.

A wealth of information came from Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley on Wednesday, as he delivered remarks at the annual State of the Masters address.

Augusta National and Masters Chairman Fred Ridley's annual pre-tournament press conference had no bombshells, but plenty of opinion on lightning-rod topics in golf, including LIV and slow play. Read ...

Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said Monday during a news conference that Woods’ group will design a nine-hole, par-3 course adjacent to the 18-hole Patch that will be called The Loop at the ...

Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley is hoping the rift between the world’s best professional golfers will be over soon. This will be the third Masters Tournament to be played under the cloud ...