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.

The home of the Masters, Augusta National’s Magnolia Lane, was among areas that sustained damage as Hurricane Helen swept across the southeastern U.S. over the weekend. The weather pattern caused significant loss as it battered the region after making landfall.

Fred Ridley provided an update on the future of The Masters Golf Tournament after the damage left by Hurricane Helene.