Rising Aussie golf star Jeffrey Guan has been launched from hospital after he was struck by a ball throughout a pro-am occasion, however there stays “no clear timeline for his restoration”.
The 20-year-old was left preventing to avoid wasting his eyesight after being hit within the face at a event south of Sydney final week. He was airlifted to hospital for surgical procedure together with his coach telling reporters there have been “fears he might lose some imaginative and prescient”.
Golf Australia, Golf NSW, and the PGA of Australia launched a be a part of assertion about Guan’s situation on Wednesday, confirming his restoration is predicted to be “a protracted and difficult journey”.
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“(We) stay aware of the neighborhood’s ongoing concern for Jeffrey Guan following his latest on-course accident,” the assertion learn.
“Jeffrey has now been discharged from the Sydney Eye Hospital. Whereas he’s not underneath fixed medical supervision, there may be nonetheless no clear timeline for his restoration, and the long-term prognosis stays unsure at this stage.
“Jeff’s restoration is simply simply starting, and it’s anticipated to be a protracted and difficult journey.
“The three organisations, Golf Australia, Golf NSW, and the PGA of Australia proceed to take care of shut day by day contact with Jeffrey’s household, providing help as they navigate the challenges forward.
“We’re devoted to making sure that Jeffrey receives the very best medical care and that his household is assisted in each manner throughout this troublesome time.
“As soon as once more, we prolong our heartfelt due to everybody for his or her ongoing messages of kindness and help and can proceed to offer updates on Jeffrey’s progress as applicable.”
Guan lately signed with the identical administration firm that boasts main winners Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson and acquired a sponsor invite to the PGA Tour Procore Championship in California this month.
He hit a 69 and 75 to narrowly miss the lower.
“It’s really terrible,” his coach Paul Davis informed the Australian Golf Digest.
“It’s simply the worst attainable information after such an incredible week in California.”