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A dramatic incident unfolded on 19 September 2025 when a caddie was struck by lightning during heavy rain at a golf course, leaving him unconscious with no heartbeat. Emergency responders managed to revive him, but he remains in intensive care. The event, which was captured on video and shared on social media, highlighted the dangers of being outdoors in severe weather.

 

The footage, posted on TikTok by user @jimmyjimphony, showed the moment after the strike, on the unnamed golf course, with the caddie lying motionless on open ground. At the time, rain was falling heavily and colleagues, along with rescue personnel, carefully approached, fearing further strikes.

 

Rescue workers placed a scoop stretcher beside the stricken man, tapped him to test for response and quickly confirmed he was unresponsive. They lifted him onto the stretcher and rushed him towards medical treatment, performing CPR during the journey. On arrival at hospital, doctors succeeded in restoring a pulse, but he did not regain consciousness and was admitted to intensive care.

 

The incident occurred while the caddie was accompanying a group playing golf in stormy conditions. Authorities and medical staff have emphasised the risks of continuing outdoor activities during heavy storms, especially in exposed spaces such as golf courses. The clip, widely shared online, carried a warning from its poster: “Very scary!!!! Lightning strike on golf course #lightning #stormdanger.”

 

Experts consistently warn that golf courses are high-risk areas during thunderstorms due to their wide open grounds and the presence of metal equipment. The case underscores the importance of suspending play and seeking safe shelter as soon as storm activity is detected. Responses on social media reflected public concern about safety awareness in such environments.

 

For now, the caddie remains under close monitoring in intensive care, with doctors working to stabilise his condition. His recovery will depend on his response to ongoing treatment. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable dangers posed by severe weather and the need for caution in outdoor recreation.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A caddie was struck by lightning on 19 September 2025 while working at a golf course during heavy rain.

• Rescue workers performed CPR en route to hospital, where doctors restored his pulse.

• He remains in intensive care, unconscious, as medical teams monitor his recovery.

 

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Lucky for him he's still here. Golfers, fishermen and baseball players are the most likely targets for lightning. 

I run while raining all the time and sometimes during thunderstorms but I do try to avoid the latter.  I really think the risk is extremely minimal.  Am I wrong? Probably should ask AI but AI seems to be ultra conservative when it comes to risk.

3 hours ago, atpeace said:

Probably should ask AI but AI seems to be ultra conservative when it comes to risk.

Well at least you have noticed some AI 'variables'.....

For those who continue to spout AI generated answers I hope you are aware of this -

https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/17/openai_hallucinations_incentives/

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OpenAI says models are programmed to make stuff up instead of admitting ignorance

 

Apologies as off topic.

 

I just hope the guy who was hit recovers. Being a golfer it is something I certainly need to take more care over.

3 hours ago, atpeace said:

I run while raining all the time and sometimes during thunderstorms but I do try to avoid the latter.  I really think the risk is extremely minimal.  Am I wrong? Probably should ask AI but AI seems to be ultra conservative when it comes to risk.

Many are hit before the thunderstorm actually hits where they are, and it's taking a risk while that kind of weather is around. Everyone who was hit by lightning never thought it would be them until it happened. You can golf in a thunderstorm a hundred times and never have any problem, but you might get hit the first time you go out. 

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Always hold up a 1 iron in storms. Even god can't hit one!

8 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

You can golf in a thunderstorm a hundred times and never have any problem,

You would need to certifiably insane to do this and there are rules in certain jurisdictions to protect idiots.

USGA and PGA Guidelines: The United States Golf Association mandates suspension of play during thunderstorms, with rules requiring courses to halt rounds if lightning is within 6-10 miles. Violations can lead to penalties or disqualification.

 

Many Jurisdictions: In the US, UK, and EU countries, local bylaws and insurance policies prohibit play during storms to mitigate liability—e.g., Florida's frequent storms trigger automatic evacuations under state golf regulations. Courses face lawsuits if they ignore warnings, so enforcement is strict.

2 minutes ago, WorriedNoodle said:

You would need to certifiably insane to do this and there are rules in certain jurisdictions to protect idiots.

USGA and PGA Guidelines: The United States Golf Association mandates suspension of play during thunderstorms, with rules requiring courses to halt rounds if lightning is within 6-10 miles. Violations can lead to penalties or disqualification.

 

Many Jurisdictions: In the US, UK, and EU countries, local bylaws and insurance policies prohibit play during storms to mitigate liability—e.g., Florida's frequent storms trigger automatic evacuations under state golf regulations. Courses face lawsuits if they ignore warnings, so enforcement is strict.

I'm aware of that but was just telling him you never know who will be hit and when it may happen. Bad timing does a lot of people in when others get away with things taking many risks. I'm a fisherman and hunter and have fished and hunted many times in the rain, but when it starts to rumble and fire, I'm outta there.

Seems strange that the course remains 'un-named' because it's not as if it has done anything wrong or needs to be kept secret.

 

Oh, and I thought golf caddies here were all female and not as good as advising you on your game as they are at extras after work.

 

Anyway, I hope this poor chap receovers fully and quickly.

What AI thinks about running during a thunder storm what it is worth.

 

he odds of being struck by lightning while running in a thunderstorm are extremely low, but the risk is significantly increased compared to staying indoors. While the probability of any individual being struck in a given year is less than one in a million

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You don't want to be the highest point in the area you are in. The two people I know who got struck by lightning were a man on a fishing pier in Sandusky, Ohio, and a guy in a parking lot in Hawaii. The one in Hawaii survived, but was in a coma for weeks and was never quite the same afterwards. I am told that if you feel your hair rise, the best thing to do is get down on all fours with your head down. Don't lay flat as if the strike is near; it will then run across the surface.