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[7], At the 2012 Masters Tournament, the public was reminded that some traditions at Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC) still hold true to form as Payne sideswiped reporters' questions about any prospect of allowing a female (specifically IBM CEO Virginia Rometty) to join ANGC. ��Yb� ��đ�4�eeP��|w�'SD���Lo�>���0̒ӓ�}(ӳS�#/O��aơ,C��~ [6], In 2011, Payne and his fellow members at Augusta National continued further with diverting from the club's usually uncompromising, tradition-laden ways by establishing another contemporary modification to their featured golf tournament. [11], American businessman and sports administrator, President of the Organising Committee for the Summer Olympic Games, "William Porter "Billy" Payne: 2014 Georgia Trustee", "Georgia power grinds down SMU, 24-9, in Cotton Bowl", "Honorary Degrees Awarded by Oglethorpe University", "Program is ticket to Masters memories for future golf fans - The Masters 2012", "An Augusta Open to All (Online, Anyway)", "IBM CEO Virginia Rometty attends Masters on Sunday, but question of female members at Augusta National Golf Club remains", "Payne Announces Retirement, Ridley Named Successor", "World Golf Hall of Fame introduces the Class of 2019: Peggy Kirk Bell, Retief Goosen, Billy Payne, Jan Stephenson and Dennis Walters to be enshrined into the World Golf Hall of Fame on June 10, 2019 in Pebble Beach", President of Organizing Committee for Summer Olympic Games, National Football Foundation Distinguished American Award, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Billy_Payne&oldid=971231198, Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state), Presidents of the Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, University of Georgia School of Law alumni, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 August 2020, at 22:10. Over 1200 individuals have completed Leadership Augusta, acquiring the skills, knowledge, and passion necessary to participate fully in the life of this region. 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 oversaw the introduction of the first women to the club's membership rolls. Christine R. Pooler, CCM, ECM, is General Manager at Indian Creek Country Club. <>stream
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Payne first had the idea of Atlanta hosting the Olympic Games in 1987 and began to bring others to support this vision. [8] However, on August 20, 2012, Payne announced that former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and business executive Darla Moore would be the first female members of the club after 75 years of all male membership. We recognize the power that trusted relationships between community leaders bring to the region; believe in cultivating leaders who will build upon those relationships; and collaborate across cultural and economic boundaries to develop innovative ways for the region to thrive socially and economically. The video game is so technologically sophisticated that if rain – for example – should happen to be falling in Augusta, Ga. on the day an end-user powers up the game from anywhere around the world, rain will also be simulated on the end-user's video screen. x��[Ys�H�~w��C훸!�(��u(B��q������C�>@$("Q �Z��7��BȢ厙�H���������0��k.���oBq��\�}�Ǒ�������KX��v�.�8(E.� /h�Gf'�їY|t9�O�����fv�31��˕����f�ѹ������L�4������O_g2�5��G7s�ß3�q�tI��6e*f%,�}Dr=+$�D�8+�vK�$����F2)��d��ҡ�]r���� ȴ��+v������1>p��cM^a��%6���-� ��z,f����o�8 <>/Pages 2 0 R /Type/Catalog/Lang(en-US)>>
Legal. professionals who serve Augusta National Inc., the primary corporate entity that ‘umbrellas’ over Augusta National Golf Club, the Masters Tournament and the Masters Tournament Foundation. We invite you to learn more about how to expose your business to others in the community. 2021 HORSE SALE INFO 2021 ENTRY FORM RESULTS 2021 STALLION INCENTIVE 2021 AUGUSTA FUTURITY More information and entry forms coming soon! �G��c��������x�-ڃoM�k���ۿ(��8�? Copyright © 2020 - Leadership Augusta. Augusta - Administrative Office 3145 Washington Road Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 650-5760 <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/Font<>>>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92]/Contents 4 0 R /Parent 2 0 R /Type/Page/Annots[ 20 0 R ]/Tabs/S/Group<>>>
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with honors in political science in 1969 from the university as well as his law degree (J.D.) @�V�D��r�5>�`퐣h� [10], Payne received the Olympic Order at the Closing Ceremonies of the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. Augusta National Golf Club: Augusta National Course, Par-3 Course 18 holes over 7,270 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity) 2604 Washington Rd. Previously, she served as the Director of Club Operations at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. from November 2016 to September 2018, General Manager of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., … The Official Site of the Masters Golf Tournament 2020. As chairman, Payne has already made some adjustments at the Masters, including a new television contract with ESPN that allowed for unprecedented coverage of the par-3 tournament, beginning in 2008. ]$hۢ5.�'N���%�:Py. Over 1200 individuals have completed Leadership Augusta, acquiring the skills, knowledge, and passion necessary to participate fully in the life of this region. After winning the bid, Payne remained as the head of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, serving as the chief administrator to organize the Olympics. Leadership Augusta is a professional development program with the goal of identifying and educating current and potential community leaders in the CSRA. [9], On August 23, 2017, Augusta National announced that Payne would retire as chairman of the club effective October 16, to be succeeded by Fred Ridley. Augusta CEO is a daily publication that focuses exclusively on business issues in Augusta. One Tenth Street Suite 120 Augusta, Georgia 30901 United States 706.821.1308 A name change followed in 1900 to The Country Club of Augusta and in 1921 to The Augusta Country Club. In September 1990, Atlanta was selected by the IOC to host the 1996 Games, surprising many. West Lake Country Club 18 holes over 6,876 yards with a par of 72 (Private) While at the university, he was initiated into the Gridiron Secret Society and the Georgia Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. from its School of Law in 1973. [2][3], Payne received his Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) Payne's plan for the games depended heavily on private support, leading him to convince sponsors to back the games. ����t����C� 6 miles from the center of Augusta. Born in Athens, Georgia, Payne played football for the hometown University of Georgia; in his sophomore season in 1966, the fourth-ranked Bulldogs lost one game by one point, and he caught a touchdown pass in their Cotton Bowl win. William Porter Payne (born October 13, 1947) is the former chairman of He received an honorary degree Doctor of Laws from Oglethorpe University in 1991.[4]. Augusta National is one of the few courses to have never been given an official course rating by the USGA. Membership exclusive to Leadership Augusta Alumni. [7], Payne had said in a statement: "'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters' will inspire the next generation of golfers." 4 0 obj
He was Managing Director of Gleacher & Company, Vice Chairman of Bank of America, Vice Chairman of Premiere Global Services, Inc., Vice Chairman of WebMD, and a member of the Board of Directors of Lincoln National Corporation and Cousins Properties. If you are a Dues Paying Alumni of Leadership Augusta, we invite you to set up an online account to: Leadership Augusta Alumni invite and encourage you to join!
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