Overview

• A viral video shows a man shoved into a pond during a slow-play dispute on a golf course before enduring a flurry of punches.
• Social media users have widely linked the aggressor to former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky, though neither he nor law enforcement has confirmed his identity.
• Key details, including the exact date, venue and the opposing golfer’s identity, remain unverified.
• Celebrities such as ex-NFL running back Stevan Ridley and former ESPN host Trey Wingo have publicly reacted to the intense footage.
• The incident underscores how slow-play conflicts on recreational courses can escalate and how social platforms amplify unconfirmed reports.