Hurricane Helene Leaves Destruction In Its Wake At Augusta National With Downed Trees Everywhere

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Hurricane Helene ripped through Georgia on Saturday morning, leaving destruction in its wake at the famed Augusta National Golf Club.

Augusta chairman Fred Ridley put out a statement on Saturday addressing the carnage and sending well wishes to those who live in the area.

“Our Augusta community has suffered catastrophic and historic impact from Hurricane Helene. We currently are assessing the effects at Augusta National Golf Club,” the statement reads. “In the meantime, our focus and efforts are foremost with our staff, neighbors and business owners in Augusta. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as well as everyone throughout Georgia and the Southeast who have been affected.”

Photos from the course quickly began to circulate on social media and told an ugly story.

The damage also extended to the parking lot, where several downed trees were strewn across the Augusta National property.

Unfortunately, as Ridley stated the damage was not confined to the course. The city of Augusta suffered severe flooding as well as immense damage to trees and power lines.

Augusta Mayor Garnett L. Johnson declared a state of emergency on Friday

“We are committed to doing everything we can to protect the lives and property of our residents,” Johnson said. “Please stay indoors and allow our crews the space and time they need to manage this emergency.”

Hopefully, the course, and community, are able to bounce back in a timely manner.