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Augusta's Ridley Backs Distance Standards, Supports Tiger Woods

4/8/2026

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Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, backs efforts to reduce elite driving distances to protect the sport.
He says the USGA may delay the Overall Distance Standard until 2030.
Ridley notes course-length adaptations are challenging.
He also supports Tiger Woods' health-first decision and reaffirms the club's commitment to Woods and the TGR Foundation.
The input period ends April 16.

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Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, backs efforts to reduce elite driving distances to protect the sport.
He says the USGA may delay the Overall Distance Standard until 2030.
Ridley notes course-length adaptations are challenging.
He also supports Tiger Woods' health-first decision and reaffirms the club's commitment to Woods and the TGR Foundation.
The input period ends April 16.