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.

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.

Much of the southeastern area of the country saw significant damage over the past few days due to Hurricane Helene. That includes Augusta, Georgia, the home of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.