Nasty Canasta Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin66 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Holy crap. I always thought a 50 yard duck hook was the worst thing that could happen when I hit out of the rough... I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheymike Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Kinda goes along with the "I should have taken the drop" thread... LOL •Never argue with an idiot. First, he will drag you down to his level. Then he will beat you with experience!• Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasty Canasta Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 I was thinking the same thing when I read this. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyk Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I've seen sparks with drivers mostly. I'd bet money there was a mislaid cigar involved in this swing! Ping I20 8.5* - Aldila NV 65g SAdams XTD Super Hybrid 15* - Stock Fubuki SAdams DHY 21* - Stock Matrix Ozik White Tie SMizuno MP58 4-8 Irons - Fujikura MCI 100 SSCOR 42,46,50,54,58* - SCOR/KBS Genius SSTX Robert Ingman Envision TR 35", Iomic grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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