Full text of the statement issued Friday by Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne on the death of former Chairman William 'Hootie' Johnson:Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament are today mourning the loss of William Woodward Hootie Johnson, our beloved Chairman Emeritus. Hootie passed away this morning at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional service to our Club, our Tournament and the game of golf.Hootie was named Chairman of Augusta National on May 1, 1998. During his eight-year tenure, we always admired his genuine and unrelenting respect for the traditions and vision of the Club and Tournament established by our Founders Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts.He boldly directed numerous course improvements to ensure that Augusta National would always represent the very finest test of golf. Simultaneously, Hootie expanded television coverage of the Masters, improved qualification standards for invitation to the Tournament and reopened the series badge waiting list for the first time in more than 20 years. Many of these measures brought more people than ever closer to the Masters and inspired us to continue exploring ways to welcome people all over the world to the Tournament and the game of golf.Hootie stepped down as Chairman on May 5, 2006, leaving both Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament in exceptional form. In the years that followed, Hootie was a frequent visitor here, enjoying the rewards of retirement with his wife Pierrine, his four daughters, his sons-in-law and 10 grandchildren, to say nothing of the many friends he made through a rewarding and honorable life. At all times, Hootie selflessly served as my personal mentor on matters here at Augusta National and the Masters, as well as in business and life. He impressed upon me his obsession for constant improvement and a love for Augusta National that will forever remain unmatched. As the current Chairman, I owe an immeasurable debt to Hootie Johnson, and I will thank him every day for what he has meant to me personally as well as to the legacy of Augusta National and the Masters.In the days ahead, we will privately honor the memory of Hootie Johnson, stand with his beautiful family and celebrate his extraordinary life.
Jul 14, 2017 · Hootie Johnson, a South Carolina banker who, as chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club, oversaw the Masters Tournament for eight years and adamantly resisted efforts to have women admitted as
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Hootie Johnson, who served as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club for eight years, passed away Friday morning at the age of 86.Johnson's successor as chairman at Augusta National, Billy Payne
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Columbia banking and Augusta National Golf Club icon 'Hootie' Johnson has died. Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne statement on death of Hootie Johnson Get full access to The State
Hootie Johnson, the South Carolina banker and Augusta National chairman who stubbornly stood his ground amid pressure for the club to invite female members, died Friday morning. He was 86. Augusta National announced his death and celebrated the sweeping changes to the Masters during his eight years as chairman.
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Hootie Johnson, the South Carolina banker and Augusta National chairman who stubbornly stood his ground amid pressure for the club to invite female members, died Friday morning. He was 86. Augusta
Hootie Johnson, Former Augusta National Chairman, Dies
William W. "Hootie" Johnson, who oversaw major changes to Augusta National Golf Club's layout and held firm in defending the club's membership policies, died July 14. He was 86. Johnson served as chairman of Augusta National and the Masters Tournament from 1998 to 2006, and under his
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Full text of the statement issued Friday by Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne on the death of former Chairman William 'Hootie' Johnson: Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament
Hootie Johnson, Augusta National Chairman, dead at 86
The Bastille Day death of William W. "Hootie" Johnson, the former chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club, is a case study of life in these modern times. In the 86 years he spent on this
Hootie Johnson, former Augusta National chairman, dies at 86
Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Billy Payne released this statement Friday after the passing of William "Hootie" Johnson." "Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament are
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Jul 14, 2017 · Hootie Johnson, former Augusta National chairman, dies at 86. Hootie Johnson, the South Carolina banker who as chairman of Augusta National stood his ground on inviting female members, has died.
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