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Golf Course Brawl Over Slow Play Leaves One With Broken Jaw

A viral video captured the violent altercation at Two Eagles Golf Course in West Kelowna, prompting an RCMP investigation into unacceptable behavior.

Overview

  • The fight broke out Monday evening during a golf league at Two Eagles Golf Course in West Kelowna, British Columbia, over a pace-of-play dispute.
  • A bystander captured the nearly two-and-a-half-minute altercation on video, which was posted to Reddit and quickly went viral.
  • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has identified all participants and is investigating the incident, describing the behavior as unacceptable.
  • One golfer sustained a broken jaw and required medical attention, though no criminal charges have been filed at this time.
  • The altercation highlights ongoing tensions in recreational golf and the role of social media in amplifying such incidents.