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6 January 2026

Influence 125: Fred Ridley, Augusta National Golf Club

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Foley & Lardner

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Fred Ridley took over as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club in the fall of 2017, and in those short eight years, he has enacted significant change down Magnolia Lane.
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Influence 125 highlights the most influential sports business figures of the past quarter-century. See the  list.

Fred Ridley took over as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club in the fall of 2017, and in those short eight years, he has enacted significant change down Magnolia Lane. Under Ridley's watch, Augusta National has become the clear North Star of the major golf governing bodies and organizations. The club deftly has handled challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and has played it down the middle with LIV Golf. It also has become further ingrained in the Augusta community through initiatives such as its "Patch Project" to strengthen the local golf scene. The club introduced its  Map & Flag hospitality offering in 2024 and will debut its new Players Services Building at the 2026 Masters.

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Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With over 1,100 lawyers in 24 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives and challenges. We work hard to understand our clients’ issues and forge long-term relationships with them to help achieve successful outcomes and solve their legal issues through practical business advice and cutting-edge legal insight. Our clients view us as trusted business advisors because we understand that great legal service is only valuable if it is relevant, practical and beneficial to their businesses.

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