Augusta National Golf Club is stepping in to assist the Augusta area during the coronavirus pandemic.

The club announced in a press release Monday morning that it will be partnering with the Community Foundation of the CSRA by donating $2 million in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It is our hope these gifts will help address the many challenges brought about by the coronavirus throughout the City of Augusta and the greater region,” said Augusta National GC chairman Fred Ridley. “We believe Augusta National has an important responsibility to support and protect the community who has so generously and consistently supported us for many years.

“We are grateful to the Community Foundation for their continued partnership during this unprecedented time and especially appreciative to the dedicated healthcare providers, first responders and many others working tirelessly to fight the effects of this pandemic. They are truly leading this important charge, and we hope these contributions will inspire others to support their efforts.”

The release states that $1 million will go to Augusta University to expand testing in the area. Another $1 million will be given to the COVID-19 CSRA Emergency Fund, launched by the Community Fund and the United Way of the CSRA to “directly support relief efforts for the most vulnerable populations affected by the Coronavirus pandemic in the community.”