According to the USGA there are some things to remember when the bad weather approaches.
AVOID- Solitary Trees
- Small rain or sun shelters
- Large open areas
- Wet areas
- Elevated areas
- All metal objects including: golf clubs, golf carts, fences, electrical and maintenance machinery and power lines
SEEK
- Large permanent building
- Fully enclosed metal vehicle: car, truck or van
- Lowest elevation areas
If sudden, close-in lightning does not permit evacuation to a safer place, crouch into a baseball catchers type position with feet together and hands on knees.
Any player has the right to stop play if they think lightning threatens them or they feel unsafe even if no signal from the clubhouse has sounded. Safety first.
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