Question

The player is treated as having authorized the flagstick to be attended if the player's caddie or another person is standing right next to the hole when the stroke is made, even if the player is not aware that the caddie or other person is doing so.

1) True
2) False

Answer 1

Golfers are vulnerable to lightning strikes when holding a metal club on an open fairway because metal conducts electricity. Sheltering under a tree does not provide safety as trees can attract lightning and convey electricity to nearby objects and people.

Step-by-step explanation:

A golfer carrying a metal club over her shoulder is particularly vulnerable to lightning on an open fairway because metal can act as a conductor for electricity. Being the highest point in an open area increases the risk of attracting a lightning strike. Seeking shelter under a tree, however, would not offer more safety. Trees can also attract lightning due to their height, and if a tree is struck, the electrical current may travel to nearby objects, including people seeking shelter under or near the tree.