This past November, Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Billy Payne was back speaking at his alma mater. He took part in the University of Georgia's "Signature Lectures" series. 

On November 3rd, Payne spoke from 11 a.m. to noon at the UGA chapel. He was there as part of the Mason Public Leadership Lecture. 

Payne was able to provide great insights from his successful career in sports and business. As a holder of two degrees from Georgia, his words carried even greater weight to the many students in attendance. 

Payne has been Chairman at Augusta since 2006. He has overseen several changes with the club, including the addition of women and an expanded ESPN television contract for the Masters Tournament. 

In the late 1980s, Payne became a major player in the sports world as an advocate for Atlanta hosting the Olympics. He was named president and CEO of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games in 1996. 

Today, Payne serves as the Chairman of Centennial Holding Company in addition tot his role at Augusta. He was named a Georgia Trustee in 2014. 

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