Professional golfer loses sight in one eye after being hit by errant shot

A young professional golfer suffered a freak accident during a tournament that ultimately left him blind in one eye.

Jeffrey Guan of Australia, 20, was hit in the left eye by an errant shot during a pro-am tournament last month.

Guan said he was struck shortly after he set off and returned to his cart. He underwent the first of two surgeries that night.

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Jeffrey Guan of Australia tees off on hole #16 during the first round of the 2024 Procore Championship at Silverado Resort on September 12, 2024, in Napa, California. (Al Chang/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Guan said he spent two weeks in intensive care while suffering from “excruciating pain”. His potential recovery could take up to a year.

“As you can imagine, this whole situation not only took a huge toll, but also took a huge toll on me and my family, emotionally and mentally. The thought of all my years of hard work and training, as well as the sacrifice of my family, had just been abandoned out the window…” Guan wrote in a moving message on Instagram.

“Luckily, I've been lucky enough to have a huge support group around me, and I can't thank them all enough for the support I've received over the last few weeks. I wouldn't be where I am right now without all the encouragement and help I received…

Jeffrey Guan of Australia lines up for his putt on the 10th hole during day three of the Le Vaudreuil Golf Challenge at Golf PGA France du Vaudreuil on June 29, 2024 in Vaudreuil, France. (Aurélien Meunier/Getty Images)

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“I will continue to work hard and do my best to achieve my dream. These four weeks have been the most difficult of my life, but I am mentally stronger and will be ready to overcome any obstacle in the future .

“I'll come back.”

Jeffrey Guan of Australia plays his second shot on the 15th hole during the Webex Players Series Sydney at Castle Hill Country Club on February 9, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Andy Cheung/Getty Images)

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Guan made his PGA debut last month at the Procore Championship where he missed the cut.

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