Golfer’s attempt to get back on the fairway sparks fire near Nev

[CarMike]

http://sports.bostonherald.com/golf/view.bg?articleid=1007265
RENO, Nev. - A golfer’s attempt to get out of the rough and back on the fairway started a grass fire that burned about 20 acres near a golf course, officials said.

The golfer had knocked his ball into dry grass beyond the course on Monday afternoon, officials said. When he tried to play back to the fairway, his club struck something that created a spark.
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[shally]

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that sounds like bunk.. more likely the yahoo flipped his burning cigarette butt into the brush and started it..

[CNYSkinFan]

that sounds like bunk.. more likely the yahoo flipped his burning cigarette butt into the brush and started it..
my thoughts exactly.

[rskinsfan10]

I hit a rock with my 5 wood about 2yrs ago that set off some serious sparks. Maybe it's just me, but I could see that happening if the brush was as dry as they say.

[RedskinsDave]

Interesting, I didn't even know Mike was in Nevada.......

[rskinsfan10]

Interesting, I didn't even know Mike was in Nevada.......
When isn't he in Nevada?

[fent]

I hit a rock with my 5 wood about 2yrs ago that set off some serious sparks. Maybe it's just me, but I could see that happening if the brush was as dry as they say.

i was gonna say, i could see it happening easily if you hit something in the rough. makes you wonder about the quality of the course, though, if they can't water the course enough to prevent that.

[rskinsfan10]

i was gonna say, i could see it happening easily if you hit something in the rough. makes you wonder about the quality of the course, though, if they can't water the course enough to prevent that.
Yeah, I was in the rough on the other side of the cart path, but my lie was good and I decided to "go for it" as I had a good view of the green about 220yds away. Just as I hit the ball several sparks shot up from the ground. I remember it vividly because I was really pissed off at scratching up the bottom of my club like that. If I had known that my ball was sitting on top of some rocks I would have moved it for sure.

[CarMike]

doesn't club-to-ball contact also create a spark? I remember watching a tournament once, while it was getting dark, and remember seeing a spark when the player made contact with the ball.

[rskinsfan10]

doesn't club-to-ball contact also create a spark? I remember watching a tournament once, while it was getting dark, and remember seeing a spark when the player made contact with the ball.I can't say that I've ever seen that occur.

[fent]

doesn't club-to-ball contact also create a spark? I remember watching a tournament once, while it was getting dark, and remember seeing a spark when the player made contact with the ball.

not club to ball, but i've seen a driver create sparks when it scrapes the ground just before impact several times

[shally]

doesn't club-to-ball contact also create a spark? I remember watching a tournament once, while it was getting dark, and remember seeing a spark when the player made contact with the ball.

what kind of nuclear ball are you using ? LOL

that is one i have never seen

[hail2skins]

Interesting, I didn't even know Mike was in Nevada.......They don't call it The Burner for nothing.


No Kenny, I don't have it.

I'm with Kenny, I can see this happening as well. I've seen sparks from people swinging their clubs on the tee box. If he hit something like a rock in the woods, it's very possible.

[hail2skins]

doesn't club-to-ball contact also create a spark? I remember watching a tournament once, while it was getting dark, and remember seeing a spark when the player made contact with the ball.no, not really. but the bottom of the club striking the ground is a different story.

[hail2skins]

When isn't he in Nevada?Now :p

[CarMike]

not club to ball, but i've seen a driver create sparks when it scrapes the ground just before impact several times

Yeah, that makes sense. :)

I'm telling you guys. I'm a golf pro....lmao

[rskinsfan10]

They don't call it The Burner for nothing.


No Kenny, I don't have it.
That's not fair. Anytime something sweet from Nike comes out you expect me to have it in my bag the next time you see me, but I'm supposed to believe that you don't have that in your bag?

[hail2skins]

That's not fair. Anytime something sweet from Nike comes out you expect me to have it in my bag the next time you see me, but I'm supposed to believe that you don't have that in your bag?Oh C'mon, you have conditioned me that way. Just like the dog that salivates at the sound of a bell. :D

[MONK_in_HOF]

that sounds like bunk.. more likely the yahoo flipped his burning cigarette butt into the brush and started it..

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