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Nick Tarnasky Explains Viral Golf Course Fight

Authorities have declined to press charges after Tarnasky clarified he stepped in to enforce course etiquette

Overview

  • Tarnasky said he acted only after an inebriated golfer delayed play by taking 20–25 minutes per hole and ignored repeated pleas to keep moving
  • He emphasized that he is a regular at Alberta Springs Golf Course with no intent to start a fight, stepping in solely to enforce proper pace of play
  • He reported receiving roughly 500 supportive messages from former NHL teammates and friends after the video went viral
  • Trevor Ogilvie released a video apology in which he accepted full responsibility for his slow play and confrontational behavior
  • Red Deer Police concluded there was no legal basis for charges after their investigation