Five men and a girl who sought shelter under a tree during a storm at East Lake Golf Club were injured when lightning hit the tree, Atlanta Police Department spokesman James White said.They were taken to local hospitals"alert, conscious, and breathing, for further medical treatment," White said. Several people were wounded after lightning hit a tree at the East Lake Golf Club on Saturday.
The third round of the PGA Tour Championship was underway at the East Lake Golf Club on Saturday when organizers suspended play due to inclement weather, the PGA said.Read MoreNearly 30 minutes after organizers suspended activities, lightning struck a tree and debris from the strike wounded some people, the PGA said."The safety of our fans, players and partners is of the utmost importance," the statement said.
AprilDRyan Well maybe Congress should Pass a Law Banning Lighting while Golfing.
Really?
Playing golf when there's signs of thunder strike.. Not a very smart thing to do..
If you can hear the thunder, you are within reach of a lightning strike. Get off the course!
AprilDRyan If it’s cloudy, I go inside! Lightning has struck three trees in my backyard! This past June, the lightning struck my refrigerator, air conditioner and I suspect my microwave was hit by lightning. ⚡️⚡️
They should buy lottery ticket.
Lightning should be a restricted and should be registered with the PD 🤔
Damn white supremacy.
Is Trump fault..!!!
Bet that was the only exciting thing happening there
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