Daily Mail Golfer captures terrifying moment lightning strikes him on course

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The video's success is likely due to the shocking and rare nature of the event, capturing a dangerous and dramatic moment with a clear visual of the lightning strike and its immediate aftermath.

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A golfer captures the terrifying moment lightning strikes him on a golf course. The video shows the golfer filming a friend trying to free a golf cart when the strike occurs, knocking him to the ground.

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This golfer captured the terrifying moment lightning struck him during a storm in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chris Schiavone was filming a friend trying to free a stuck golf cart when the lightning strike knocked him to the ground. He said he briefly lost his hearing and feeling throughout his body, describing the experience as extremely painful and frightening. 🎥 Chris Schiavone via Storyful #viral #lightning #weather #usa