An Irish golf fan's among six people injured after being struck by lightning at a golf tournament in the US.

It happened at the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta yesterday.

A 60-foot pine tree was hit at East Lake just after play had been suspended - shattering the bark from top to bottom.

Updated @PGATOUR statement: pic.twitter.com/oTeE8VQpAj

— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) August 25, 2019

The injured man's believed to be an Irish passport holder from Northern Ireland.

A Department of Foreign Affairs spokesperson says it's aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.

Main image: Fans are assisted by medical personnel after a lightning strike during the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club. Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports/Sipa USA.