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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Billy_PayneBilly Payne - Wikipedia

    William Porter Payne (born October 13, 1947) is the former chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, having served in that position from 2006 to 2017 and overseeing the introduction of the first women to the club's membership rolls.

  2. essential.golf › the-life-and-legacy-of-billy-payneThe Life and Legacy of Billy Payne - Essential Golf

    Feb 1, 2019 · As the induction of former Augusta National Golf Club chairman Billy Payne into the World Golf Hall of Fame draws nearer, Essential Golf takes a look at the life and career of the man who was instrumental in bringing the Olympic Games to Atlanta.

  3. www.golfdigest.com › story › billy-payne-the-man-with-the-plan-augusta-nationalBilly Payne: The man with the plan | Golf News and Tour...

    Aug 23, 2017 · With a legacy that indisputably qualifies him as the most significant Augusta National and Masters chairman since Clifford Roberts, Billy Payne on Wednesday announced he was stepping down from...

  4. www.nytimes.com › 2017/08/23 › sportsBilly Payne, Who Allowed Women to Join Augusta National, Retires

    Aug 23, 2017 · AUGUSTA, Ga. — Billy Payne is retiring as chairman of Augusta National and the Masters, ending 11 years of substantial change that included the club adding its first female members.

  5. www.augusta.com › masters › storyBilly Payne accomplished much in his tenure as Masters and club...

    Mar 29, 2018 · Billy Payne, who oversaw the club and tournament from 2006-2017, stepped down in August and was replaced by Fred Ridley. Payne has assumed the title of chairman emeritus.

  6. www.golfdigest.com › story › after-bringing-the-olympics-to-atlanta-billy-payneAfter Bringing The Olympics To Atlanta, Billy Payne Takes The...

    Aug 23, 2017 · Billy Payne is a master at it. At 6-feet-2 and 230 pounds, playing alongside future NFL stars at the University of Georgia, he was an all-conference defensive end.

  7. www.golfdigest.com › story › billy-payne-to-retire-as-augusta-national-chairmanBilly Payne to retire as Augusta National chairman, Fred Ridley...

    Aug 23, 2017 · Billy Payne, chairman of the club and the Masters Tournament since May 2006, announced on Wednesday that he will retire from the role this fall. Succeeding Payne will be Fred Ridley, a former...

  8. www.foxsports.com › stories › golfBilly Payne retiring as Masters, Augusta National chairman

    Mar 5, 2020 · Payne announced Wednesday that he is retiring after 11 years of change that made the Augusta National logo more powerful than ever. ADVERTISEMENT. ''There are two people that matter...

  9. apnews.com › article › sports-augusta-billy-payne-masters-golf-tournament-aeeadaf9Augusta National chairman Billy Payne announces retirement

    Aug 23, 2017 · Billy Payne, the chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament announced he is retiring at the beginning of the Club season on Oct. 16.

  10. apnews.com › timeline-of-billy-paynes-years-as-augusta-national-chairman-94e2f1Timeline of Billy Payne’s years as Augusta National chairman

    Aug 23, 2017 · A look at key moments involving Billy Payne during his 11 years as chairman at Augusta National Golf Club: 1989 — Plays Augusta National for the first time as a guest of Charlie Yates. 1997 — Invited to join the club, one year after he concludes his work bringing the Summer Olympics to Atlanta.