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3/6/08
Pro Golfer Tripp Isenhour Is In Big Trouble For Hitting A Birdie, Killing Red-Shouldered Hawk
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You'd think if a golfer hit a birdie from a hundred feet away he'd be receiving congratulatory praise. Nope. Instead he's been arrested and charged with "cruelty to animals and killing a migratory bird."

True story.

"According to court documents, Isenhour grew upset when a red-shouldered hawk began making noise, forcing him and the crew to film another take. The 39-year-old allegedly began hitting balls at the bird, then 300 yards away, but gave up.


He started again when the hawk moved within about 75 yards, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer Brian Baine wrote in a report. Isenhour allegedly said "I'll get him now," and again aimed for the hawk.


"About the sixth ball came very near the bird's head, and (Isenhour) was very excited that it was so close," Baine wrote.


A few shots later witnesses said he actually hit the hawk. The bird, protected as a migratory species, fell to the ground bleeding from both nostrils."

Good ol' Florida.

Even better, this thread discussing what the appropriate penalty should be for Isenhour. Here's my favorite:
"Give him the Michael Vick treatment. Send him to prison. Why the double standard?"
I say just pair him with Rory Sabbatini next tournament. That should be punishment enough.

What's fair penalty for pro-golfer accused of killing hawk [Orlando Sentinel]
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3/6/08
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They should re-classify it as a "not migratory enough" bird. If someone started hitting golf balls at me, I'd fly the hell out of there.

If Isenhour does not like the sound of birds squawking, I highly recommend he avoid the FBR Open from now on - they'll never let this go and rightfully so. What a moronic thing to do.

3/6/08
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In related news, Tripp Isenhour is kind of a douche. 

3/6/08
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Shoulda been you, Berman.

3/6/08
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What an A##HOLE. Really nice, and people still like this dumbass.

 
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