Boycotts hurt vulnerable citizens, says Masters chairman


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 08 Apr 2021

FILE PHOTO: Apr 3, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; national chairman Fred Ridley following the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Boycotts protesting the introduction of a new Georgia voting law could end up hurting the state's most vulnerable citizens, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said on Wednesday.

Speaking at the exclusive club on the eve of the Masters, Ridley indicated that it was full steam ahead for a tournament that is one of men's golf's four major championships, and arguably the most prestigious of all.

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