PHOTOS: Golfers brave erupting volcano in Hawaii to sneak in a round

[Everlasting Life]

http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2018/...ve-erupting-volcano-hawaii-sneak-round-photos

Since May 3, residents of Hawaii's Big Island have been struggling with the fallout from the recent and ongoing eruption of the Kilauea volcano. But that didn't stop a group of golfers from playing a few holes on Tuesday.

Photographer Mario Tama captured images of two men playing golf in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with the massive ash plumes from Kilauea rising behind them, which you can see below [at link].

...Some evacuations of residents in the path of the volcano have already been enforced, and on Tuesday "the US Geological Survey issued a red alert Tuesday, which means a major eruption is imminent or underway and ash could affect air traffic," according to CNN.

 

[borrowedtime]

*sigh*

It’s moments like that where the saying “you made your bed now lay in it comes to mind”.

Saw a video of some campers in india at the base of the volcano (the opening had to be no more than 250meters) and as it’s violently spewing out ash they decide to just stand there and video tape it.

 

[Salluz]

When I read the title, I imagined people playing golf by getting the ball into the volcano like a hole... I might be a little disappointed that wasn't the case

 

[daygo]

Bonkers.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

 

[duckdogger]

Foolish to say the least.

 

[athenasius]

Foolish to say the least.

But you gotta hand it to them for their dedication to golf! Misguided as it is. Our news was saying that thing could burp up car and refrigerator size molten lava rocks to fall on the foolish. I don't golf but I hear hazards are part of the fun of the game, but they are usually sand traps or ponds (in Florida complete with local alligators). Not volcanoes actively blowing hot gas, ash, and rivers of lava along with searing hot rock bombs the size of a Volkswagen.

 

[ozaprah]

But you gotta hand it to them for their dedication to golf! Misguided as it is.

Yep, golfers are a breed of their own when it comes to passion for their sport. On the day of Armageddon in the Valley of Meggido rest assured there will be a golfer or two doing a round at the Caesarea golf club..

 

[duckdogger]

Suggest they take a drop and a stroke if their ball goes in the lava.

 

[SonSeeker]

Suggest they take a drop and a stroke if their ball goes in the lava.

If their ball goes in the lava, shouldn't they be expected to play it where it lies?

 

[duckdogger]

I checked PGA rules book and molten lava is a gray area. Hot, too, but I digress.

It is the players’ choice whether to take the stroke penalty and live or to play the lie and become a very crisp part of the scenery. Tough call.

 

[RonJohnSilver]

For what they have to pay for green fees at that course, I wouldn't want to give up my scheduled time either.

 

[duckdogger]

True. But if you die from a lava hazard interaction, your next of kin gets 10% off any golf accessory at the club house. Presuming there is still a club house after the lava stops.

 

[RonJohnSilver]

Hmmm....lot of lava there, I'm thinking maybe a 3 wood to give it height and hopefully catch an updraft to carry it over to the green, that is the green on the next island over.

 

[Love His Appearing]

You guys are killing me. Thanks for a Saturday evening chuckle.

 

[duckdogger]

Unless the lava is cooled enough to be somewhat solid, then a pitching wedge might work if close to the green. But the bounce pattern could be a bit erratic.

 

[MePlus6]

Maybe they were playing on Ash Wednesday?

I wasn't sure if I should tell that joke. If I get zero likes, I'll have confirmation.

 

[duckdogger]

Or pass over, as in please ball, pass over the lava.

 

[RonJohnSilver]

Maybe they were playing on Ash Wednesday?

I wasn't sure if I should tell that joke. If I get zero likes, I'll have confirmation.

If in doubt, I always vote for telling the joke.

 

[athenasius]

If in doubt, I always vote for telling the joke.

Me too!

And thanks guys, I shared this with dh last night. He loved all the fun, and I'll share these last few with him too.

If you can't laugh, it's really tough, but as long as you can laugh and make a joke, you should. It's a gift!