Golfer to keep playing despite losing an eye


Jeffrey Guan declares his intention to return to the tour. — AP

AUSTRALIAN Jeffrey Guan says he will continue to pursue his dream of playing on golf’s biggest tours despite permanently losing sight in his left eye after being hit in the face by a ball last month during a tournament.

The 20-year-old suffered fractures to his left cheekbone and eye socket after being hit during a Pro-Am tournament in September.

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