The weekend saw the skies above some of golf’s most renowned cathedrals aglow in a spectacle as uncommon as a hole-in-one on a par 4. The aurora borealis, also called the northern lights, shimmered in vibrant shades of purple, green, yellow, and pink. Courses like The Old Course at St. Andrews, Jack’s Place at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio, and Royal Liverpool, the venue for last year’s 151st British Open in England, were just a few of the locations that shared breathtaking images of the night sky alight on May 11.
Geomagnetic Solar Storm Lights Up the Night Sky
Reported by USA Today, a powerful geomagnetic solar storm, the most brilliant in over a decade, is expected to continue over the weekend, providing another opportunity for spectators to witness the northern lights in all their glory.
Golf Courses Showcase Stunning Images
Thanks to this extraordinary phenomenon, some of the most beloved golf courses worldwide have never appeared more enchanting. Here are a few of the golf courses that captured and shared photos of this remarkable event:
By: Adam Schupak
Title: Golf Courses Around the World Illuminate in Rare Northern Lights Display
Sourced From: golfweek.usatoday.com/lists/rare-sighting-northern-lights-illuminates-the-home-of-golf-jacks-place-more/
Published Date: Sun, 12 May 2024 04:05:46 +0000
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