On Thursday, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley expressed confidence that the Masters would proceed as planned in April, despite the club shifting its focus and resources toward helping the region recover from the severe damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said he's focused on the community after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene but expressed optimism about the Masters Thursday.

Masters chairman Fred Ridley says Augusta National sustained a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene, just like the rest of the area.

While offering few details and wanting to keep the focus on the community rather than a private golf club, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley on Thursday said that he expected the Masters Tournament to go on as scheduled in early April 2025.

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, offered an update on Hurricane Helene's impact on the course during a news conference prior to the beginning of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan on Thursday.

When Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, battered much of the South last week, including Augusta, Ga., golf was the last thing on anyone’s mind. Especially because there were at least 225,000 Augusta residents without power.

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley says The Masters will be staged on time despite extensive damage to the course caused by Hurricane Helene