Authorities say the injured were five were men and one female juvenile. One was treated at East Lake Golf Club. The other five were taken to hospitals and released Saturday night.
A powerful bolt struck a 60-foot pine near the 16th fairway about 30 minutes after the third round was suspended because of storms in the area. Lightning left a streak of torn bark, but the PGA Tour says the pine was determined to be safe.
WHOA!!!! This is a screen shot of the lightning strike at East Lake Golf Course. Dekalb County Fire Fighters say 4 people were hurt. Happened at the #FedExCup #11Alive pic.twitter.com/fvJas9XFOf
— Ryan Kruger (@Ryan11Alive)
August 24, 2019 At least five people were injured Saturday after lightning struck at an Atlanta golf club hosting the PGA Tour.pic.twitter.com/qgR0v0kh2u
— Atlantide (@Atlantide4world)
August 24, 2019 WATCH...This is why you take thunderstorms seriously!Scary situation as a t-storm developed near the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, GA. Golf players, as well as spectators, were seeking shelter. 4 people were reported being treated due to the lightning strike. #gawx #arwx pic.twitter.com/GQHCx2mqfG
— Hayden Nix (@HaydenNix)
August 24, 2019 Golf was suspended the rest of the day. The third round resumed Sunday morning, with the final round scheduled for the afternoon for the FedEx Cup and its $15 million prize.
