Six Injured After Lightening Strikes At PGA Championship In Atlanta
Six spectators were injured after lightening struck a tree at East Lake Golf Club on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta.
Lightening struck the top of the tree near the 15th/16th tee and shattered bark all the way to the bottom.
Debris from the strike resulted in those 6 individuals to be transported via ambulances to local hospitals.
CNN Reports:
Five men and a girl who had sought shelter under the tree during a storm at East Lake Golf Club were injured, Atlanta Police Department spokesman James White said.
Five were taken to hospitals and were released on Saturday night, PGA Tour said in a statement on Sunday. A sixth person was treated at the scene.
“We are deeply grateful that the injuries were not more serious, and we’re proud of the collective efforts of the on-site team to quickly care for our fans during this frightening incident,” the organization said.
PGA Tour added that officials who were brought in to assess the tree struck by lightning determined that it was safe.
On Saturday, the organization said in a statement that those injured had been struck by debris and some of them were fans attending the tournament.
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.
“The safety of our fans, players and partners is of the utmost importance,” the statement said.
Justin Thomas leads Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka in the season-ending tournament. Competition will resume Sunday morning, with the final round scheduled to begin approximately at noon.
The PGA Tour Championship has been held at the East Lake Golf Club since 2004. The winner will take home $15 million with prize money available for all participants.
This is such a horrible thing to happen during this PGA Championship. We are happy that none of the injuries were serious and everyone is expected to be okay. Everyone please be careful when attending these outdoor events, especially when inclement weather is announced.
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