Augusta, United States, April 8, 2026 (AFP) - Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters

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Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley says the home of the Masters won't create fictional scripted dramas anytime soon but would look "outside the box" to grow the sport. And he wants distance limitation for elite-level golf balls, saying, "It's time to address this issue" to "protect the integrity of what makes golf so great." Speaking Wednesday on the eve of the 90th Masters, Ridley noted a 2022 viral collaboration with YouTube's Dude......

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