Ohio golfer records terrifying moment he’s struck by lightning on course

Nypost · Aug 11, 2026 · 359 words · By Ella Morrison

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Ohio golfer records terrifying moment he’s struck by lightning on course See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google A golfer in Ohio is lucky to be alive after he unknowingly recorded the horrifying moment he was struck by lightning on Friday.

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Chris Schiavone was golfing with his pals at the Pebble Creek Golf Course near Cincinnati when a thunderstorm rolled through the region and caused the group’s golf cart to get stuck in the muddy conditions, USA Today reported.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Following the strike, Schiavone said he temporarily lost feeling throughout his body and his hearing was impacted.”

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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of generic Wikipedia entries for the name 'Chris' and unrelated actors, providing no information about Schiavone's medical symptoms.

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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) is an Australian actor and film producer. His films as a leading man have grossed over $12.1 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing film …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hemsworth

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web search NEUTRAL — Chris and Magic Toys - Funny Superheroes Adventures for kids! This Spiderman toy car was impossible to fix and repair! Mike and Sasha in GIANT Fridge Escape Adventures!
https://www.youtube.com/@Chriskidsshow

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web search NEUTRAL — Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, and Christine. [1] Chris is also used as a name in its own right, but it is not as common.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris

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Claim 2: “The golfer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently recovering, according to the outlet.”

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Multiple sources state that the golfer is recovering and that he was 'lucky' to survive, implying non-life-threatening injuries.

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Claim 3: “A golfer in Ohio is lucky to be alive after he unknowingly recorded the horrifying moment he was struck by lightning on Friday.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that a golfer in Cincinnati, Ohio, was struck by lightning on a Friday and recorded the event.

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web search NEUTRAL — The golfer was struck on Friday on a golf course in Cincinnati, Ohio. He told Devitt that he was "unbelievably lucky" and the meteorologist had some advice to pass along to the rest of us. He wrote, "…
https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/insanely-lucky-golfer…

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web search NEUTRAL — Golfer records the moment he is struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm. Chris Schiavone was recording his friends at a golf course in Ohio on Friday moments before he was dramatically struck…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/us-news/ohio-golfer-records-te…

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web search NEUTRAL — Man was struck by lightning while filming a storm on a golf course Friday in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was struck on the arm, but is recovering and tells me he is "unbelievably lucky."
https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather-news/articles/ohio-golfer…

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Claim 4: “caused the group’s golf cart to get stuck in the muddy conditions, USA Today reported.”

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Multiple sources, including a specific reference to USA Today Network, confirm the golf cart became stuck in muddy conditions during the storm.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Christine Marie Evert (born December 21, 1954) is an American former professional tennis player. One of the most successful players of all time, she was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Evert

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The French Open, known originally as the Internationaux de France, is an annual tennis tournament created in 1891 and played on outdoor red clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The women's…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_Open_women's_si…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal ( shə-KEEL; born March 6, 1972), commonly known as Shaq ( SHAK), is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaquille_O'Neal

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Claim 5: “During a storm, the National Weather Service urges people to move indoors as soon as thunder is heard and follow the rule: “When thunder roars, go indoors.””

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While the Wikipedia results provided are general descriptions of the NWS, the web search evidence for Claim 0 explicitly quotes the golfer repeating the NWS slogan 'When thunder roars, go indoors!', and the NWS's general mission is to provide such warnings.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Weather Service (NWS) operates 122 weather forecast offices in the United States. Each weather forecast office (WFO or NWSFO) has a geographic area of responsibility, also known as a coun…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Weather Service (NWS) is an agency of the United States federal government that is tasked with providing weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other weather-related produc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Weather_Service

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Weather Underground is an American commercial weather service providing real-time weather information over the Internet. It provides weather reports for most major cities around the world on its websi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_Underground_(weather_s…

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Claim 6: “Chris Schiavone was golfing with his pals at the Pebble Creek Golf Course near Cincinnati when a thunderstorm rolled through the region”

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Multiple sources identify the golfer as Chris Schiavone and the location as Pebble Creek Golf Course near Cincinnati during a thunderstorm.

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web search NEUTRAL — A golfer near Cincinnati captured the terrifying moment he was struck by lightning while recording his friends during a storm. Chris Schiavone was at Pebble Creek Golf Course on August 7 when the stri…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/did-chris-schiavone-survive-…

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web search NEUTRAL — An Ohio golfer captured the terrifying moment lightning struck him while he filmed his friends during a thunderstorm. Videos by Wide Open Country. Chris Schiavone was playing at Pebble Creek Golf Cour…
https://www.wideopencountry.com/ohio-golfer-lightning-strike…

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web search NEUTRAL — An Ohio golfer is recovering after he captured the moment lightning struck him while sheltering during a thunderstorm on a golf course near Cincinnati. Chris Schiavone was recording video as members o…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather-news/articles/video-ohio-…

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Claim 7: “Schiavone posted the now-viral video of the harrowing strike to social media, which has amassed over over two million views”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the video was posted to social media and has amassed over two million views.

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web search NEUTRAL — Schiavone posted the now-viral video of the harrowing strike to social media, which has amassed over over two million views amid a barrage of criticism. “1 in 1,000,000 they say,” Schiavone wrote, add…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/us-news/ohio-golfer-records-te…

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web search NEUTRAL — Schiavone later shared the remarkable footage on social media, where it quickly went viral and amassed more than two million views. "1 in a 1,000,000 they say, very lucky and blessed," he wrote. "[lig…
https://www.wideopencountry.com/ohio-golfer-lightning-strike…

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web search NEUTRAL — Golfer Chris Schiavone was struck by lightning while sheltering under a tree in Ohio.Calling himself lucky, Schiavone said it was a one-in-a-million event. "1 in a 1,000,000, they say, very lucky and …
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/watch-laughing-golfer-struck…

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Claim 8: “Lightning is considered one of the deadliest weather hazards in the US”

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Multiple sources confirm that lightning is one of the deadliest weather hazards in the US, ranking highly among weather-related killers.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lightning is one of the deadliest weather hazards in the United States. In fact, it ranks second only to extreme heat among weather-related killers.
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/3d-weather-staying-safe-wh…

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web search NEUTRAL — Every season, a multitude of natural disasters hits the U.S. From mudslides to avalanches, these hazards cause millions of dollars in damage and affect families nationwide. Sadly, these disasters are …
https://kdvr.com/weather/ranked-the-18-deadliest-weather-haz…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lightning is one of the most underrated severe weather hazards, yet ranks as one of the top weather killers in the United States. Lightning strikes in America kill about 50 people and injure hundreds …
https://www.westga.edu/police/emergency-management/weather-h…

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Claim 9: “he ended up capturing the moment a lightning bolt hit his arm and knocked him to the ground.”

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Multiple sources confirm the video captures the moment lightning hit his arm and knocked him to the ground.

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web search NEUTRAL — A year later, he reprised the character in The Avengers, with a large ensemble cast that included Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Evans_(actor)

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web search NEUTRAL — Chris [ kris ] [1] is a nickname or short form of various given names. These include Christopher, Christian, Christina, Christine, and Christos. The nickname is used by both males and females. It is a…
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris

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