A young professional golfer he became the victim of a freak accident during a tour that eventually left him blind in one eye.

Jeffrey Guan from AustraliaThe 20-year-old was hit in the left eye by a stray shot during a pro-am tournament last month.

Guan said he was hit shortly after he left and returned to the 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 has not only taken a huge toll, but has taken a significant toll on me and my family emotionally and mentally. The thought of all my years of hard work and preparation, plus my family’s sacrifice, had just been thrown away. out the window…,” Guan wrote in a touching Instagram post.

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

Jeffrey Guan of Australia lines up for the 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 Le Vaudreuil, France. (Aurelien 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 hardest of my life, but I am mentally stronger and will be ready to overcome any obstacle in the future.

“I’ll be 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 did his PGA debut last month at the Procore Championship where he missed the cut.

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