Lightening Kills @ Hawks Nest GC (Newcastle)

[Baudwalker]

WoW ... can never be too carefull

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/lightning-bolt-kills-funloving-marty-blowing-off-his-shoes-on-tee-20101216-18zqi.html

WHat was it Lee Trevino said about 1 irons!!!!!

[Ferrins]

You got to let God play through. Time to pack up when you hear that thunder coming, as lightning can get you 10klms from the storm cell.

[Jarro]

Only a fool would be out on course when lightning was about

[Ferrins]

Yeah, that's true but it's amazing how lightning can appear in the middle of a pearler of a round. Makes it hard to stop also if your buddies have a good round and wants to keep playing. Anyway it's a tragic story and on the off chance that any of his friends or family should view this thread, I would like to say that I feel for your loss and wish you all the best.

[TheTrueReview]

http://www.carlspackler.com/archive/cs_263.jpg

In a bizarre way, reminds me of the Reverend golfing in Caddyshack.

[morgy]

I'm currently playing the Legends PGA Tour Championships here in Byron, had a 10:40 tee time yesterday, managed to miss most of the storm, but play was suspended several times due to lightening... I guess its a sensitive matter at the moment!

[AndyP]

I didn't know that light sensitivity was such a serious issue. If people have issues with lightening they should stay in a dark room.

[AdamsPop]

You know how people always say "he died doing what he loved"? I love golf but this is no way to go out. I especially feel for those left behind in this instance - mus be hard to come to terms with.

RIP fellow golfer. Condolences to the family.