News: The Barclays

EDISON, N.J. – An earthquake that struck northern Virginia was felt by players and others on Tuesday at Plainfield Country Club, site of The Barclays.

According to CNN, the earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale.

Tremors were felt in the New York/New Jersey area, as well  in Washington, D.C., as well as in North Carolina. All U.S. Capitol buildings were evacuated but there were no reports of injuries or damage, according to CNN.

Defending FedExCup champion Jim Furyk was in the interview tent answering a question about using a long putter when the floor began to shake, causing him to pause until the tremors subsided.

Other players quickly reacted via their Twitter feeds:

@ZachJohnsonPGA Well. Just went through my first earthquake. Gotta believe it wasnt a big one here in NJ. But, it freaked me out. #kneesbuckled

@garywoodland Earthquake in jersey. Thought a kid was shaking my chair. Crazy

@JasonDufner Earthquake in Jersey?

@JasonDufner Or someone trying to give me a shake down??

@krisblanks “@JasonDufner: Earthquake in jersey?” we all felt it in the range. Amazing feeling. Ground moving both ways.

@heathslocum Earthquake while on the course in New Jersey. Now that’s something I don’t experience everyday.

@ryanpalmer First earthquake for me here at the barclays. Wow.

@JustinRose99 Was that an earthquake I just felt on the range in New Jersey!! Either that or Gary Woodland is thumping out 2 irons on range!!

@BradFaxon Had to just have been an earthquake in Barrington! 5 of us in house all felt it

@angieb1433 Holy Cow, just felt the entire house shake in New Jersey!

@bubbawatson this house we rented just shook! ———–“@JasonDufner: Earthquake in jersey?”