Sauce Gardner certainly gave New York Jets fans a moment of anxiety this past weekend when he decided to continue his golf game during a thunderstorm, opting to go shirtless and brave the elements.
On Sunday, the dynamic cornerback shared a video on X/Twitter that captured him golfing in the rain with a bold caption that read: “If the rain doesn’t stop football games, why would I let it stop my round of golf? WE DRIVE THE GREEEEN!!!”
The post quickly garnered a flurry of reactions from fans and followers, many of whom expressed concern over the risks associated with his adventurous antics. Comments ranged from humorous to earnest warnings about the dangers of lightning, especially given Gardner’s choice to continue playing a sport that involves metal clubs in open spaces.
One user joked, “Bro that’s lightning… it’s not worth it,” pointing out the obvious dangers with a light-hearted tone. Another, from the account ModernWarzone, chimed in with, “Oh you ADDICTED addicted,” highlighting Gardner’s determination to play despite the weather.
More serious concerns were raised by another fan who warned, “no editing, no photoshop. This is the moment that lightning struck and you CAN die this way.” Echoing this sentiment, another advised, “Sir … You are holding a lightning rod in your hands … Golfers have been struck by lightning because they are holding a club. Don’t do this.”
A particularly alarmed follower emphasized the peril, commenting, “BRO, you got the club straight in the air when the lightning flashes BE [EXPLETIVE] CAREFUL PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.”
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Golfing during a thunderstorm is undeniably risky, as lightning can strike with little to no warning, especially in open fields typical of golf courses where individuals may inadvertently become the highest points.
The collective hope among fans and observers was that this bold shot was the only one Gardner took before wisely deciding to retreat to the safety of the clubhouse.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety precautions during inclement weather, particularly in activities that could increase the risk of lightning strikes.
