Augusta, GA
DeChambeau has surgery on left wrist, like to miss PGA
KETTERING, Ohio – Bryson DeChambeau says he had surgical procedure on his left wrist Thursday for a fracture hamate that has been bothering him for the final two months and certain will preserve him out of the PGA Championship.
DeChambeau mentioned on Instagram the surgical procedure at The Kettering Medical Heart was for the fractured hook of the hamate.
The previous U.S. Open champion says he slipped on a marble ground in Saudi Arabia whereas enjoying desk tennis and landed on his hip and hand. He withdrew after the primary spherical of the Saudi Worldwide and didn’t return for seven weeks till the Match Play. He performed three rounds at Match Play, missed the reduce on the Texas Open and mentioned on the Masters he was at 80%. He shot 80 the second spherical at Augusta Nationwide and missed the reduce.
“I made makes an attempt to play by this damage at three current occasions, together with the Masters, however that is sometimes an damage that requires surgical therapy,” DeChambeau mentioned. “By continued discomfort from the fracture, it has triggered me to change my grip and swing, leading to my lack of ability to compete at golf’s highest degree. This has not been straightforward bodily and mentally for me.”
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DeChambeau mentioned he would take applicable day without work to relaxation and get well and he appeared ahead “to competing on the highest degree inside the subsequent two months.”
The PGA Championship begins in 5 weeks, Might 19-22, at Southern Hills in Tulsa. The U.S. Open is a month later at The Nation Membership exterior Boston.
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Augusta, GA
Groups partner to offer hygiene items for Augusta community
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Precious Pearls Mentoring and Purposed to Inspire spent Saturday morning passing out hygiene bags and purses filled with essential items.
This year, for the first time, the two organizations decided to join together as a way to make an even bigger impact.
“Better together. We make more of an impact when we decide to bring things together and we can create a better impact,” said Patrice Canty with Purposed to Inspire.
Leaders say they’ve noticed the need for help is not slowing down.
If you are interested in donating, the biggest need right now is for children’s jackets and blankets.
For more information or to support in any way, visit https://preciouspearlsmentoring.com/.
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Augusta, GA
Commissioner Jordan Johnson takes oath of office for second term
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson was sworn in for a second term on Friday at the May Park Community Center.
We spoke with Johnson, who says he is looking forward to the next four years and continuing the work he has started with his district and the city.
Tackling homelessness is a priority for him and improving the Riverwalk and downtown area.
“I am not even from an attraction standpoint. What does Augusta do to support our citizens? How do we support our infrastructure? How do we support the finesse of our community? That’s what I say when I reimagine Augusta. I am not only looking for Augusta’s leaders but the people who live here and who call Augusta home,” said Johnson.
Also on Friday, Eugene “Gino” Brantley took an oath of office during a ceremonial swearing-in as the new sheriff of Augusta-Richmond County.
On Monday, Commissioner-elect Don Clark will be sworn into office.
He will serve on Bobby William’s current district 5.
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Augusta, GA
UCF looks to extend home win streak vs. Jacksonville
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