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Hootie Johnson

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The Resume

    (February 16, 1931-July 14, 2017)
    Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club
    Former chairman of Bank of America

Why he might be annoying:

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    He tended to give rambling speeches during trophy presentations.
    He had a strong southern accent.
    He tried to eliminate the long standing lifetime exception that past Masters champions get (it has been since reinstated).
    He removed the PGA Tour victory qualification, which ruined lots of players dreams of playing at Augusta.
    He lengthened most holes at Augusta so that golfers with less distance can't play with the long hitters.
    He came under fire for not allowing women to join his club.
    He was a pioneer of bringing ATMs to the mainstream.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He attended his first Masters in 1935.
    He was successful in getting education integrated in South Carolina in the 60s.
    He stood by his policies and id not want to be forced to change.
    He usually gave valid reasons and examples to why clubs that are private should remain that way.
    He allowed women to play on the Augusta course.
    He realized that men need time away from women and worked hard to keep it that way.

Credit: Eric Hartman


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 92 Votes: 73.91% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 54 Votes: 62.96% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 31 Votes: 64.52% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 214 Votes: 75.23% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 55 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 238 Votes: 73.95% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 123 Votes: 76.42% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 111 Votes: 70.27% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 130 Votes: 59.23% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 259 Votes: 67.18% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 820 Votes: 52.68% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 426 Votes: 68.78% Annoying