Lightning strike

[Kilroy]

On July 23 at 2:30 pm 3 men were struck by lightning at the Gatineau Golf Course, on the putting green.
Stephane Menard, his brother Pierre Menard and friend Kevin McAllister were all simutaneously struck while Mr McAllister's 9 year old daughter looked on in horror.
All are fine, but shaken. They may or may not have physiological problems in the future as a result of this, but I think we can all agree, they are very very lucky indeed to be alive today.

The Ottawa Citizen Pg 1 July 24, 2001

The two brothers had just finished their game and were in the restaraunt when they saw their friend on the putting green. They went down to greet Mr McAllister, and Stephane asked to try out Mr McAllister's putter.
One of the golfers noticed there was lightning, but Stephane assured him "it's going the other way".
Stephane was returning the putter when the lightning struck.

I emplore all of you...
If you see lightning, take shelter. Get off the course. Do not assume it always happens to someone else. These 3 men may not be dead, but that is way closer than I ever want to come. Lightning kills, and no game of golf is worth it.

[Gary Hill]

I agree. I am always the FIRST one off the golf course.

TIPS:

Closed shelters are better than open shelters.
Metal shelters are better than wooden shelters.
Inside your car is ten times safer than inside your house.

Do not assume lightning cannot strike without rain.

Do not assume lightning is too far away.

Do not assume lightning will strike something taller near you.

If there is no nearby shelter, do not lie on the ground.

If you feel the hair on your arm or neck standing up, IMMEDIATELY take the position in the picture. It could save your life.

[Dustin]

Weird part was, one of the guys whom got struck was sent to the hospital for 18 hours and 4 hours after being released he was back on the golf course playing. Talk about a hardcore golfer!