Background
Ridley was born in Lakeland, Florida.
Ridley was born in Lakeland, Florida.
He attended Winter Haven High School in nearby Winter Haven, Florida. Ridley attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Business Administration with a bachelor"s degree in marketing in 1974, and subsequently earned a juris doctor degree from the Stetson University College of Law in 1977.
Ridley was later inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Distinguished Letterwinner." career He defeated Keith Fergus in the 36-hole final, having beaten Curtis Strange and Andy Bean in previous rounds of the match-play championship. He has competed in a total of fifteen United States Golf Association championships, including ten United States. son He served as captain of the United States. Walker Cup teams in 1987 and 1989, and also of the United States. World team in 2010.
He played in three Masters Tournaments and a United States. Open as an amateur.
Internationally, Ridley competed in the British Open in 1976 and the British in 1977 and 1987. His career-low 18-hole round is 63.
Ridley was elected president of the United States Golf Association (United States Golf Association) in 2004, and also served as the co-chairman of the International Golf Federation. Ridley currently works as a commercial real estate lawyer in Tampa, Florida.
He and Betsy have three daughters. wins 1975 United States. Eisenhower Trophy: 1976 Walker Cup: 1977 (winners), 1987 (winners, non-playing captain), 1989 (non-playing captain).
Ridley was a member of the United States. World Amateur Eisenhower Trophy team in 1976, and the United States. Walker Cup team in 1977. He previously was elected as a member of the executive board, treasurer, vice president of the United States Golf Association, and has also served as the chairman of the United States Golf Association"s Championship Committee, Amateur Status and Conduct Committee, and International Team Selection Committee. Ridley, who is a member of Augusta National Golf Club, served as the competition committee chairman for The Masters in 2011.