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Golfer's swing sparks 12-acre blaze

 

 

 

Golfer's swing sparks 12-acre blaze

 

 

Associated Press

 

IRVINE, Calif. -- Forget "Fore!"

 

"Fire!" was the cry of the day for a golfer whose off-target swing sparked a 12-acre blaze in Southern California.

 

The golfer at the Shady Canyon Golf Course in Irvine landed a shot in the rough Saturday. On his next swing, his club snagged a rock, causing a spark that lit the rough ablaze and eventually attracted 150 firefighters to the scene.

 

Fire officials say the fire burned through the rough, into vegetation next to the course and over two dry, brushy hillsides.

 

No charges were filed against the golfer, whose name was withheld.

Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key... - Carl Spackler

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I'm wondering what kind of club, other than Titanium, can make a spark. To the best of my knowledge, the only way to make a spark with steel is to strike it against flint. I've had clubs marred and scarred by pebbles and rocks but never saw a spark unless I was using Titanium.

 

 

Shambles

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I've seen sparks with drivers mostly.

 

I'd bet money there was a mislaid cigar involved in this swing!

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