A man in Florida, was charged after striking a friend about golf etiquette

A 77-year-old man was playing golf in Florida’s The Villages. He reportedly punched a companion in the face amid a disagreement over golf etiquette

The incident between Richard Randell and his 84-year-old playing companion occurred at the De La Vista Golf Course in late April.

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According to the station, the companion then requested Randell to move away from a green he was standing on. Randell answered that he was aware of appropriate golf etiquette.

As the debate heated up, the witness threw Randell the middle finger and threatened him.

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According to the affidavit, Randell hit his companion in the face after giving the middle finger a second time. Randall was arrested and charged with violence against a person. Meanwhile, the victim was brought to a nearby hospital with a swelling bruise.

Randell is said to have pleaded not guilty.

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