At least six people were injured and play was suspended at the Tour Championship golf tournament in Atlanta when lightning struck at the 16th hole
At least six people were injured and play was suspended on Saturday afternoon at the Tour Championship golf tournament in Atlanta when lightning struck at the 16th hole of the golf course, officials said.
PGA officials suspended the third round of the Tour Championship for the day at 4:17 p.m. due to inclement weather. About a half-hour later, two lightning strikes hit the golf course, according to PGA officials. ESPN reported that lightning struck the top of a tree near the 15th green and 16th tee and shattered bark all the way to the bottom.
PGA officials stopped play for the day and said the tournament would resume at 8 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday.
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