Today was very interesting.  As I walked around the front nine, the weather was beautiful; the birds were singing; and the sun was beginning to rise.  It was the making of a beautiful day (well except for the 15 billion mosquitoes).  Walking towards the 10th hole it started.

Off in the distance, a low rumble was heard.  The clouds were getting dark, yet I hoped to squeeze the rest of the round in before the skies opened up.  All was going well although the rumbling was getting closer, but not a very fast pace.  As I walked off 13, it happened, a flash of lightning and a long low rumble of thunder.  Now the dilemma, should I stay or should I go?

Of course the correct answer is GO!  Lee Trevino has been hit by lightning several times.  He would say go as well.  Although Lee Trevino did say afterwards that if you get caught in a lightning storm hold a 1 iron over your head.  “Even god cannot hit a 1 iron”.  He is one of my favorite all time golfers.

Ultimately, it is not worth the risk.  On average, 44 people die from lightning strikes each year.  So my suggestion is that if the thunder and lightning are heading your way, do the smart thing and head to the club house and have a coffee.  Enjoy the links!