Golfer's swing starts California fire

dangerbob · 09-01-2010, 12:41 AM

Golfer's swing sparks 25-acre California blaze
By Jay Busbee

You can use a golf club for all kinds of non-golfy purposes -- walking stick, fishing rod, club, to name three. And now we can add to that list -- firestarter.

Over the weekend, a golfer's routine swing in the rough at the Shady Canyon Golf Course in Irvine, Calif., struck a rock. Not so different from the way you play, right? Only this time, the impact caused a spark, and the spark set off a blaze that eventually covered 25 acres, according to the Steven Buck, General Manager of Shady Canyon Golf Course, and required the efforts of 150 Orange County firefighters, writes the Associated Press.

Wow. And I felt bad the time I shanked a ball through the window of a house too close to the fairway. That was nothing compared to this!

The golfer's name is being withheld, which is probably for the best, and no charges are going to be filed. Fortunately, it all could have been much worse. As it was, the blaze required both helicopters and on-the-ground crews.

The conditions were ripe for a blaze, with dry brush from a recent heat wave just waiting for the right spark. Like, say, one caused by metal on rock.

And now, your turn. This is going to inspire a raft of bad Sportscenter-esque "When we say he set the course on fire, he really set the course on fire!" jokes. So let's get ahead of the curve. Best bad golf-and-fire-related pun in the comments wins a round of applause. Go!

Photo credit: Thanks to Zach Bates

Golfer's swing sparks 25-acre California blaze - Devil Ball Golf - Golf - Yahoo! Sports

dangerbob · 09-01-2010, 01:01 AM

Who says, "Golf is a non-contact sport!?"

NTB · 09-01-2010, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by dangerbob

Who says, "Golf is a non-contact sport!?"

Noted to have the hottest swing on record.
How about that and not a pro.

09-01-2010, 12:41 AM	#1
dangerbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,871	Golfer's swing starts California fire Golfer's swing sparks 25-acre California blaze By Jay Busbee You can use a golf club for all kinds of non-golfy purposes -- walking stick, fishing rod, club, to name three. And now we can add to that list -- firestarter. Over the weekend, a golfer's routine swing in the rough at the Shady Canyon Golf Course in Irvine, Calif., struck a rock. Not so different from the way you play, right? Only this time, the impact caused a spark, and the spark set off a blaze that eventually covered 25 acres, according to the Steven Buck, General Manager of Shady Canyon Golf Course, and required the efforts of 150 Orange County firefighters, writes the Associated Press. Wow. And I felt bad the time I shanked a ball through the window of a house too close to the fairway. That was nothing compared to this! The golfer's name is being withheld, which is probably for the best, and no charges are going to be filed. Fortunately, it all could have been much worse. As it was, the blaze required both helicopters and on-the-ground crews. The conditions were ripe for a blaze, with dry brush from a recent heat wave just waiting for the right spark. Like, say, one caused by metal on rock. And now, your turn. This is going to inspire a raft of bad Sportscenter-esque "When we say he set the course on fire, he really set the course on fire!" jokes. So let's get ahead of the curve. Best bad golf-and-fire-related pun in the comments wins a round of applause. Go! Photo credit: Thanks to Zach Bates Golfer's swing sparks 25-acre California blaze - Devil Ball Golf - Golf - Yahoo! Sports __________________ "On this hapless EARTH There's small SINCERITY of mirth And LAUGHTER oft is but an ART To drown the outcry of the HEART!"

09-01-2010, 01:01 AM	#2
dangerbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,871	Who says, "Golf is a non-contact sport!?" __________________ "On this hapless EARTH There's small SINCERITY of mirth And LAUGHTER oft is but an ART To drown the outcry of the HEART!"

09-01-2010, 01:43 PM	#3
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Originally Posted by dangerbob Who says, "Golf is a non-contact sport!?" Noted to have the hottest swing on record. How about that and not a pro. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

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