New face but same issues at Augusta

Augusta National revealed its new chairman this week – but anyone expecting a radical change in olicy looks certain to be disappointed.

New face but same issues at Augusta

Augusta National revealed its new chairman this week – but anyone expecting a radical change in policy looks certain to be disappointed.

The club, which stages the US Masters every April, has repeatedly resisted demands for female members under the chairmanship of Hootie Johnson, who steps down on May 21.

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