Golf Reference -
Lightning Safety
Because they are
generally open areas with scattered individual trees, golf courses are
dangerous places during a thunderstorm. Here are some tips from the Golf
Course Superintendents Association of America for avoiding danger.
Here's How:
1. Seek shelter at the first sign of a thunderstorm. If the course's
warning system sounds, head for cover.
2. If possible, get off the golf course or go to a designated lightning
shelter (note: open-sided buildings so not provide protection from
lightning even if they have a lightning rod).
3. Do not stand under a lone tree. This is where most people are injured
or killed.
4. Stay away from water.
5. Stay away from your golf clubs.
6. If your shoes have metal spikes, take them off.
7. Move away from your golf cart.
8. If stranded in the open, go to a low place such as a ravine or
valley. (Note: If you feel a tingling sensation and the hair on your
arms stands up, squat in a baseball catcher's position, balancing on the
balls of your feet, feet together, arms in front of your knees. If in a
group, members of the group should keep at least 15 feet apart.)
From:
http://golf.about.com/cs/golffitness/ht/lightningsafety.htm
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