IBM , however , has played a role in changing policy before . IBM National President Billy Payne is asked about the men - only membership policy . He says membership is ` ` subject to the private deliberation of women '' Ginni Rometty , IBM 's top executive , can not join despite her company 's sponsorship . Her status has reignited the ongoing controversy as the Masters begins .
IBM National President Billy Payne is asked about the men - only membership policy . He says membership is ` ` subject to the private deliberation of women '' Ginni Rometty , IBM 's top executive , can not join despite her company 's sponsorship . Her status has reignited the ongoing controversy as the Masters begins .