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Golfer William Jones Struck by Lightning, Recovering After Oregon Incident

7/3/2026

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William Jones, an American golfer, was struck by lightning Saturday at Oregon Golf Club.
He saw the bolt two miles away before it hit, causing his vision to go white.
Crews took him to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, where doctors confirmed burns on his arm and feet.
Jones said he is recovering, hopes to return to golf, praised staff but noted the club did not answer his lightning-safety request.

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William Jones, an American golfer, was struck by lightning Saturday at Oregon Golf Club.
He saw the bolt two miles away before it hit, causing his vision to go white.
Crews took him to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, where doctors confirmed burns on his arm and feet.
Jones said he is recovering, hopes to return to golf, praised staff but noted the club did not answer his lightning-safety request.