Has any golfer been struck by lightning?

There have been a dozen documented cases of golfers killed by lightning since 2006, officials say. Nine of them were hit as they actively played, while the others were standing under a tree or other unsafe sheltering spot, data shows.

How many golfers get struck by lightning?

Since 2006, there have been 12 golf-related lightning fatalities in the nation, including two this year, according to John Jensenius, a lightning safety specialist at the National Lightning Safety Council.

How many times did Lee Trevino get struck by lightning?

Thing is, despite lightning being about five times hotter than the sun, according to NASA, most people struck by lightning survive, up to 90\%. Lee Trevino, winner of six major championships and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, was struck by lightning three times on the golf course and survived.

Do golf clubs attract lightning?

Jensenius said golf clubs and other metal objects do not attract lightning and that getting in the cart would not protect you. Lightning victims, for example, are struck and injured riding lawn mowers. Cars are safe, he said, because they have metal roofs and sides.

What state has the most deaths from lightning?

According to a 2020 report published by the Earth Networks Total Lightning Network, in 2019, Texas had 16,032,609 in-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, the highest number of any state in the country, with Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Florida, Missouri, South Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, and New Mexico rounding out …

How long is a lightning delay in golf?

30-minute
In NCAA play, should lightning be detected by any pitch official, a minimum 30-minute delay and a potential “rainout” can be declared if the lightning continues for a considerable amount of time under the NCAA’s all-sports policy regarding lightning.

Is it safe to play golf in lightning?

Do not continue to play golf and do not seek shelter under trees. Trees do not protect you from lightning. During competitions, if there is a lightning risk, play will be suspended and players must leave the course.