Fred Ridley

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast The Shotgun Start Miller and Moulton

Episode Appearances

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 11, 2026

1155: Reitan wins Truist, Jeeno at Mizuho, and a lengthy notebook

“Advocated for golf ball rollback; stated failure not an option; wants to bring back shot-making and remove commercial interest”

Christopher Raiton's Quail Hollow victory and path through DP World Tour to PGA TourGolf ball rollback debate—player skepticism on USGA/R&A specifications and enforcement mechanismsPublic golf course funding models and municipal reinvestment strategies

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The Shotgun Start · Apr 14, 2026

Masters broadcast critiques, PGA Tour vs. Majors, and Harbour Town as a detox

“Defended Augusta National's independence from PGA Tour financial demands in press conference”

Masters broadcast production quality and technical issuesPGA Tour vs. major championships revenue sharing negotiationsRBC Heritage scheduling and sponsor value challenges

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The Shotgun Start · Apr 13, 2026

Masters Sunday: Rory McIlroy wins again at Augusta National

“Referenced for Wednesday announcements regarding tournament direction and PGA Tour relationship”

Rory McIlroy's Masters victory and career trajectoryGolf course setup and agronomy at Augusta NationalEquipment distance and its impact on major championship design

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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · Apr 8, 2026

1141: Kicking Off The First Major Of The Year

“Delivered press conference on distance regulation, governance philosophy, and Masters tournament direction”

Masters field analysis and power rankingsFred Ridley press conference on distance regulationGolf ball rollback implementation timeline and effectiveness

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Miller and Moulton · Apr 7, 2026

April 7, 2026 Hour 2

“High-ranking Augusta official scheduled to meet with Pat McAfee to discuss future broadcast relationship”

NCAA Basketball Championship - Michigan's 26-year Big Ten droughtTransfer Portal Impact on College Basketball RostersNIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Money Distribution and Competitive Balance

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Miller and Moulton · Apr 2, 2026

April 2, 2026 Hour 1

“Masters officials reportedly discouraged Tiger Woods from attending Masters week”

NCAA Final Four predictions and matchup analysisNBA regular season competitiveness and blowout marginsTiger Woods health treatment and Masters attendance

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The Shotgun Start · Apr 1, 2026

Tiger police report and decision to step away, ANWA’s quirky format, and Kelce on Masters call

“Discussed regarding ANWA initiative to support women's golf and pace of play concerns”

Tiger Woods DUI arrest and painkiller dependencePGA Tour leadership and governanceAugusta National Women's Amateur format and competitiveness

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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · Feb 26, 2026

1123: Infamous Rules Controversies

“Augusta National rules committee head who made controversial decisions on Tiger drop and other rulings”

Tiger Woods 2013 Masters drop controversy and rule 26-1 applicationCraig Stadler towelgate disqualification at 1987 San Diego OpenColin Montgomery Jakarta incident and ball replacement rules

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