Can you golf with thunder?
Yet in the blink of an eye, dark clouds can roll in and a thunderstorm can turn the course into an unsafe environment, especially if you are far from the clubhouse. Add to the fact that golf is a game played with metal implements and things even more dangerous. You should move away from your clubs and golf cart.
What does 3 sirens mean on a golf course?
On hearing this horn all players MUST suspend play. No staff/members will be allowed access to the course after the siren has sounded. 3 short blasts on the air horn will be sounded on the 1st tee to advise players who choose to remain on the course during the suspension of play, that it is safe to re-commence play.
Should you play golf in a thunderstorm?
Do not continue to play golf and do not seek shelter under trees. Trees do not protect you from lightning. Players should stop play and seek shelter any time they believe lightning threatens them, even if the klaxon has not been sounded.
What do you do in golf during a thunderstorm?
Do NOT lie on the ground. Avoid water and find a low-lying open place which is far from trees and metal objects. Don’t rush back out onto the course straight away. Wait 30 minutes after the last lightning flash before resuming play, as over half of lightning deaths occur after the storm has passed.
Are you safe in a golf cart during a lightning storm?
Stay away from objects that conduct electricity, such as tractors, golf carts, golf clubs, metal fences, motorcycles, lawnmowers and bicycles. Avoid being the highest point in an open area. You are safe inside a car during lightning, but be aware of downed power lines which may be touching your car.
Can lightning strike a golf cart?
MYTH: The rubber tires on a golf cart will protect you from a lightning strike. REALITY: Bolts pack up to two billion volts of electricity. Small rubber tires offer little protection.
What does a siren mean in golf?
Many golf courses have lightning warning systems consisting of a detector and horns or sirens to warn golfers of approaching lightning. The system can sound an alarm automatically when lightning is detected – some have a 20-mile range – or manually triggered by the pro shop staff.
What does a siren on a golf course mean?
The siren is a warning that indicates a lightning storm is coming. When lightning is detected within a specified radius, a signal triggers a 15-second horn blast that warns park patrons. Visitors are advised to seek shelter. Golfers may continue to play at their own risk.
Are golf carts safe from lightning?
“If a substantial building is not available, enclosed motor vehicles can provide shelter as long as patrons do not touch the metal framework during the thunderstorm (golf carts are not safe vehicles). No place outside is safe if lightning is in the vicinity.
Does a golf cart protect you from lightning?
Will a golf cart protect you from lightning?
MYTH: The rubber tires on a golf cart will protect you from a lightning strike. REALITY: Bolts pack up to two billion volts of electricity. Small rubber tires offer little protection. MYTH: You’re more likely to win Powerball than get struck by lightning, so you don’t need to take cover when a storm approaches.
Do 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.