Last Friday, the skies delivered a jolting surprise to the Gator Trace Golf Course in Fort Pierce when a bolt of lightning struck a golf flag, etching a stark scar onto the green. According to a WSVN report, the electrifying incident occurred just moments after players were hustled to safety away from the brewing storm. Golfers returning to the course were greeted by the unusual sight, one stating, "It’s just amazing to look at. You can see where the lightning went through. How it stretches out like fingers."
The fortuitous timing did not go unnoticed, as no injuries were reported thanks to the prompt actions of the staff. In a post by WPTV detailing the event, Hughes described the aftermath of the strike, saying, “It completely exploded. Never hit a flag stick, never hit a green like this,” emphasizing the uniqueness of the strike's impact on the golfing landscape.
Hughes recounted how all the golfers were called in when the storm arrived, ensuring everyone was at a safe distance when the lightning made its entrance to the course. This testimony was noted by WPTV.
