Overview
- The golfer was struck between 6:30pm and 7:00pm on Friday, September 5, on the fifth hole at Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Course off Ladgate Lane.
- A pellet from what was described as a BB gun or air rifle lodged in his neck close to a main artery, prompting emergency surgery at James Cook Hospital.
- The operation to remove the pellet was successful and the man, who is in his 30s, is reported to be making a good recovery.
- The injured player said the shot came from woods next to the course and reported seeing four probable teenagers running away.
- Cleveland Police confirmed receiving a report of the incident, the club confirmed it occurred, and a photo published by Teesside Live shows stitches below the man’s jaw.