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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley strongly supports the proposed golf ball rollback to reduce elite player distances by 15-20 yards, while the PGA Tour and manufacturers push for delays until 2030. The divide threatens golf's traditional rule uniformity across major championships.
Three Masters champions voiced strong support for rolling back golf ball distance after their ceremonial tee shots Thursday. Gary Player called the distance issue a 'tragedy' and advocated for a 60-yard rollback in professional golf.
Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National, emphasizes the need for decisive action regarding the proposed golf ball rollback to address increasing driving distances. He believes that ongoing discussions must transition into concrete steps.
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley voiced strong support for governing bodies' efforts to reduce driving distances in elite golf, citing the need to preserve the game's integrity. Ridley noted that amateur Jackson Herrington carried drives 325 yards over fairway bunkers during Masters practice rounds, highlighting the challenge facing courses.
Augusta National has completed a three-year transformation of Augusta Municipal Golf Course, nicknamed 'The Patch,' which opens to the public next week. The renovated course features design work by Tom Fazio and Beau Welling, plus a Tiger Woods-designed short course called The Loop.
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley voiced strong support for governing bodies' efforts to reduce elite driving distances, calling it essential for golf's integrity. Ridley emphasized that failure is not an option and noted amateur Jackson Herrington is already carrying drives 325 yards over fairway bunkers during Masters practice rounds.
Tiger Woods remains noncommittal about playing the Masters after his TGL appearance, while Augusta National introduces a new candy bar and announces ticket price increases. The five-time champion is progressing in his recovery from back surgery but hasn't made a final decision on competing at Augusta.