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20-Year-Old Australian Golfer Jeffrey Guan Seriously Injured in Eye at NSW Open Qualifier

Sep 21, 2024, 04:21 PM

Jeffrey Guan, a 20-year-old Australian professional golfer, has been seriously injured during a pro-am event at the NSW Open Regional Qualifying Series at Club Catalina, Batemans Bay. Guan, who made his PGA Tour debut last week, was struck by a golf ball just below his eye, resulting in multiple orbital fractures to his eye socket. He was initially treated on the course before being airlifted to a hospital in Canberra. The injury has raised concerns about potential vision loss and the possibility of it being career-ending. The PGA of Australia and Golf Australia have released a joint statement confirming the incident and expressing their support for Guan's recovery.