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.