Fred Ridley will become Augusta National Golf Club chairman when Billy Payne steps down on Oct. 16. Here's some biographical information on the former U.S. Amateur champion:FRED S. RIDLEYAge: 65 Born: Lakeland, Fla. Residence: Tampa, Fla. Education: Undergraduate degree at University of Florida (1974); Law degree from Stetson College of Law (1977). Occupation: Business lawyer and partner in international law firm Foley & Lardner LLP Family: Wife Betsy; daughters Maggie, Libby and Sydney.
Photos: Fred Ridley through the yearsNotes:
- Elected seventh chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters
- Named chairman of Masters competition committee in 2007
- Served as president of USGA from 2004-05
- First became member of USGAs executive committee in 1994
- In 2006, recipient of PGA Distinguished Service Award
- Won 1975 U.S. Amateur at Country Club of Virginia, defeating Keith Fergus in the championship; Beat Curtis Strange and Andy Bean on his way to victory
- Competed in three Masters (1976, 1977, 1978), one U.S. Open (1976) and one Open Championship (1976). He missed the cut in each
- Competed in 1977 Walker Cup for a winning U.S. squad and was U.S. Walker Cup captain in 1987 and 1989
- Three-time letterman on University of Florida golf team
Scott Halleran Augusta National chairman Billy Payne and competition committee chairman Fred Ridley look over the 18th green during a practice round prior to the start of the 2016 Masters.
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Ridley on the issues. Augusta National and Masters chairman Fred Ridley on a variety of issues: On growing the game: I think the way we look at that is if it's a good idea, we're interested. We are constantly looking for those ideas. What form or shape they'll take, I don't know. I know that's a real priority we have.
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With the opening of a new season, Fred Ridley is officially on the job as the seventh chairman in the 85-year history of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. Ridley, 65, was announced as the club's chairman in August when Billy Payne retired after more than a decade in the position.
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