Golf Induced Violence Lands Senior Citizen in Jail After Brutal Attack

At times, sports can be taken extraordinarily seriously by enthusiasts. One’s success counts as the other’s failure. Consequently, all it takes to set the two portions at odds is a slight provocation. Drama has, however, nearly stayed away from golf. Hotheads and fistfights have never led the tranquil game. However, a recent occurrence of a fight, that ended with the assailant being taken to jail, could alter opinions.

Senior citizen hits another man for taking too much time on the golf course

In an incident at the Hill Air Force Base golf course, a 61-year-old man was arrested after getting into a physical altercation with another man on a golf course. The altercation was reportedly sparked by a disagreement over the amount of time the other man was taking on the course.

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According to a probable cause statement, the attacker arrived at the scene in a golf cart, shouted at the other man, and then pushed him. The alleged victim used a putter to try to keep the angry golfer at a distance, but the latter reportedly grabbed him and hit him around the head and neck multiple times. A group of people eventually arrived to break up the fight.

What does the police report say about the incident?

The incident was reportedly captured on video, and the victim suffered a cut above his right eye and had swelling on his face. The scene unraveled at the nine-hole Hubbard Memorial, located at 24 Center St, Ludlow, Massachusetts.

The 61-year-old assailant was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct and was taken to the Davis County jail. It is not yet clear if he will be formally charged with any crimes. The name and identity of both assailant and victim haven’t been disclosed.

However, the petty rift on a victim’s slow play is a growing concern in fast-paced day-to-day life. Golf remains one of the most time-consuming sports, with an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes considered the optimal time to complete a round.

A par-3 should ideally be completed in about 13 minutes, irrespective of the number of shots hit. Similarly, par 4’s and par 5’s should take 15 and 17 minutes,minutes, respectively. The number also depends upon several factors, such as weather conditions, course length, and type of grass used, among others.

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