Golf

Arrest Made After Rifle Fired Near Former President Trump at Palm Beach Golf Club

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Authorities have detained a man suspected of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, who was targeted while playing golf at Trump International Golf Club on Sunday afternoon. The former president was unharmed and was quickly escorted to safety by the U.S. Secret Service. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of Kaawa, Hawaii, was apprehended following the issuance of an urgent alert for his vehicle seen leaving the scene. Routh, who has prior arrests according to law enforcement records, is currently in custody as federal agencies lead … Read more

Jury Grants $9 Million in Damages for Family of Golf Course Employee Killed by Tree Collapse

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Philadelphia, PA – A jury in Philadelphia has awarded $9 million to the estate of a golf course worker who tragically lost his life due to a falling tree. The incident, which took place at a suburban golf course, has highlighted ongoing concerns regarding workplace safety and responsibilities of employers in maintaining their premises. The court found that the golf club’s negligence in failing to maintain and inspect aging trees led directly to the fatal accident. This case underscores the critical need for rigorous safety protocols in outdoor work environments, and has brought to light … Read more

Jury Awards $9.1 Million in Damages after Tragic Tree Fall at Montgomery County Country Club Claims Life of Golf Pro’s Son

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Blue Bell, PA — A Pennsylvania jury has ruled that a Montgomery County country club must pay $9.1 million in damages to the family of a golf professional who lost his life in a tragic accident involving a falling tree. This landmark decision marks one of the most substantial settlements related to golf course safety in recent years, spotlighting the critical need for rigorous maintenance and safety protocols on golf properties. The incident, which occurred three years ago, involved golf professional Scott Wilson, who was playing the course at the time. A large tree near … Read more

Michigan Golf Club to Pay $440,000 in Settlement Over COVID-19 Loan Program Misuse

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Richland, MI – A prominent golf club in southwestern Michigan has settled a legal dispute, agreeing to pay $440,000 after it was accused of improperly accessing a governmental loan designed to aid businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to federal authorities announced on Monday. At the heart of the controversy, Gull Lake Country Club, situated near Richland in Kalamazoo County, found itself in hot water for taking a Paycheck Protection Program loan despite being ineligible. This issue came to light following allegations brought forward in a whistleblower lawsuit, where the federal government later intervened. The … Read more