what time did lightning hit east lake golf course

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The PGA Tour released a statement following the incident that read, in part, “At 4:45 p.m., there were two lightning strikes at East Lake Golf Club; a tree near the range/15 green/16 tee was hit, and debris from that strike injured four people.Aug 24, 2019

Who won the East Lake golf Tournament?

After losing both the East Lake Cup and the NCAA Championship in head-to-head contests with the Waves last season, the Sooners got some redemption on Tuesday by sending the Waves packing with a 3-1-1 victory.Oct 27, 2021

Who owns East Lake golf course in Atlanta?

Tom CousinsBy the 1980s, East Lake became a mostly forgotten golf course in a seemingly hopeless neighborhood. This all changed in 1993 when a local charitable foundation headed by Tom Cousins purchased East Lake with the intent to restore it as a tribute to Bobby Jones and the club's other great amateur golfers.

How long has the Tour Championship been at East Lake?

At East Lake Golf Club East Lake Golf Club has been the permanent home of the TOUR Championship since 2005. The tournament was first played at East Lake in 1998 and has been held at East Lake 21 times since then.Sep 24, 2021

How difficult is East Lake golf course?

It's not an especially difficult course and it's devoid of blindness, maddening quirks or the unexpected fold in the ground. Since 2004, the average winning score here has been 11.5-under par.Sep 22, 2017

How much is a round of golf at East Lake?

Read 0 reviews of East Lake Golf ClubAddress:2575 Alston Dr , Atlanta , Georgia, 30317-3333, United StatesRating/SSS:Slope:Green Fees:$165 dailyOffers:n/a11 more rows

Where is the FedEx Cup 2021?

East Lake Golf CourseCaves Valley Golf Course2021 FedEx Cup Playoffs/Location

Where is the FedEx Cup 2022?

Memphis, TennesseeThe 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship, part of the PGA Tour FedExCup Playoffs, will be held from 8-14 August 2022 at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.

When was East Lake golf course built?

1904Established in 1904, East Lake is the oldest golf course in the city of Atlanta. Tom Bendelow was the original course architect however in 1913 the course was completely reworked by the classicist Donald Ross, whose layout survives as the basic design today.Apr 28, 2017

When did FedEx Cup start?

August 23, 2007FedEx Cup / First event date

Can you play at East Lake?

East Lake is a walking-only golf club. Golf Carts are available only to those who have a State Issued Handicap Certificate. The pace of play for groups of 4 at East Lake is 4 ½ hours.Aug 8, 2019

What state is East Lake Golf Course?

GeorgiaEast Lake Golf Club / State

How many people are injured by lightning?

Worldwide, about 250,000 people are injured annually from lightning; one tenth of them fatally. Countries with poorly developed shelters, metal-roofed housing and primarily agricultural are far more vulnerable. Outdoor exposure increases susceptibility, with golf, fishing and hunting among the most exposed activities.

How far away is lightning detection?

As explained by company Sun Belt Golf president John Cannon, all eleven sites have comprehensive lightning detection and prediction technology covering areas that range from eight to ten miles away. The variance depends upon site size as well as local topography. “It’s an automated warning system,” says Cannon.

When was the 2019 Tour Championship?

Fans walk past lightning damage to a tree during a suspension in play due to inclement weather during the third round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 24, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images. That wasn’t the case back in 1991 at the U.S. Open at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

What time did lightning strike East Lake Golf Club?

The PGA Tour said that two lightning strikes hit East Lake Golf Club at 4:45 p.m. ET, 28 minutes after the third round was suspended due to thunderstorms in the area.

Why was the PGA Tour suspended?

Play was suspended due to severe storms, however bystanders were caught in the midst of the danger. Six people were injured after a lightning strike at the season-ending PGA Tour Championship event outside Atlanta on Saturday.

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US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, speaks at her weekly press briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2021. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) Now playing. 01:21.

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Multiple injured by lightning strike debris in Atlanta. US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, speaks at her weekly press briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2021. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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