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Tougher than a hole in one?

Farmer Ted Mar 06 2008 12:14 PM

Isenhour charged with killing noisy bird during video shoot Associated Press March 6, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Professional golfer Tripp Isenhour is charged with killing a bird on purpose with a golf shot. The incident happened in December when Isenhour was filming a video segment for a television show "Shoot Like A Pro" at the Grand Cypress Golf Club. Prosecutors say a red-shouldered hawk was making noise, forcing a video crew to film another take. According to court records cited by the Orlando Sentinel, Isenhauer hit a number of shots, once hitting a tree trunk. The paper reported that on Isenhour's 10th swing, the ball hit the bird. "I didn't think I would hit it," Isenhour said, according to court records. A witness says the bird fell to the ground, bleeding from both its nostrils. The species is protected as a migratory bird. The bird was buried on Grand Cypress property, the Sentinel reported, but wildlife officials dug up the bird in case it is needed at trial. The 39-year-old golfer, whose real name is John Henry Isenhour III, is charged with cruelty to animals and killing a migratory bird. He could face up to a $10,000 fine. Isenhour hasn't played in a PGA Tour event this year. He won $471,980 a year ago and was 135th in the FedEx Cup standings. He has played in three Nationwide Tour events this year, making one cut.

Frayed Knot Mar 06 2008 08:14 PM

A got a goose once ... not intentionally though. There were a whole flock of 'em hanging out some 30 yds in front of the tee box but I figured my tee shot would go well over their collective heads. Except that I hit a low screamer that scattered them all ... except one. Blood and feathers flew everywhere. The way I look at it is that there were at least 100 there and I missed 99 of them.

Centerfield Mar 07 2008 07:42 AM

Me: Look at that, there like 20 geese on the fairway. Should I go? Do you think I can clear them? Buddy: If they're on the fairway, they should be pretty safe.

holychicken Mar 07 2008 07:53 AM

I took him 10 shots. . .if he had done it on the first shot AND the ball ricocheted into the hole, I would be impressed.

Nymr83 Mar 07 2008 09:47 AM

i've finally found a reason to try golf! lookout geese!

Rockin' Doc Mar 07 2008 09:52 AM

This thread brings a whole new meaning to the golf terms birdie and eagle.