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http://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/20433185/billy-payne-retires-augusta-national-chairman-replaced-fred-ridley

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Billy Payne, who oversaw multi-million-dollar purchases of land to enhance hospitality, instituted several grow-the-game initiatives and saw Augusta National admit its first women members, retired Wednesday as chairman of the club and the Masters Tournament.

 

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  • iacas changed the title to Billy Payne Retires as Chairman of Augusta National
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He did a way, way better job than the guy before 'im. Even if he couldn't pronounce "toonamint" the right way. :-)

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David in FL Incredible Member

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6 hours ago, iacas said:

He did a way, way better job than the guy before 'im. Even if he couldn't pronounce "toonamint" the right way. :-)

Come on, Hootie rocked it!  Hell he told Martha Burk to pound sand.  That by itself puts him at the top of my list! :-D 

Honestly though, Payne did a lot of good things, including the collaboration with Drive, Chip, and Putt.  A good guy...

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Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
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5 hours ago, David in FL said:

Come on, Hootie rocked it!  Hell he told Martha Burk to pound sand.  That by itself puts him at the top of my list! :-D 

Yes, but the quote of the controversy went to H. Jablome.

5 hours ago, David in FL said:

Honestly though, Payne did a lot of good things, including the collaboration with Drive, Chip, and Putt.  A good guy...

True.  I really like Billy Payne.  I hope his retirement goes well.

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