RAPID CITY, S.D. – A severe thunderstorm moving through the area on Thursday left its mark on one of Rapid City’s popular greens when lightning struck a tree at the Meadowbrook Golf Course.
The incident, which occurred during the afternoon, resulted in visible damage to a tree on the course grounds. While lightning strikes are a common feature of summertime storms in the Black Hills, a direct hit on course property is a less frequent occurrence.
No injuries were reported as a result of the strike.