Alligator attack on golf course in Florida - and you thought U.S. Open rough was dangerous

Tuesday June 26, 2007 | 12:36:49 pm 98 words, 5943 views

From the “But it was a brand new Pro-V 1″ files…

Bruce Burger was trying to retrieve his ball in a pond at Lake Venice Golf Club in Florida Monday when a one-eyed alligator jumped out, grabbed his arm and pulled him in.

Burger freed himself by beating the alligator with his other arm until he was released.

He suffered a thigh strain.

You think that’s hazardous? Just ask Phil Mickelson about U.S. Open rough…If the USGA really wants to cross the line, they should bring the Open down to the swamp.

Full gator attack details here.

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Comment from: Brian Yankou [Visitor] · http://www.noats.com

"You've got one eye... Chubbs... You took his hand!"

HAPPY GILMORE!

Permalink 06/26/07 @ 15:21

Comment from: One-Putt [Visitor]

The best argument for playing with 50 cent balls ever made. I notice when a golfer hits a 4 dollar ball in a pond or the woods they go to extreme measures to recover the ball. This guy was willing to wrestle an Alligator over a Pro V-1. Would he have gone to the same extremes for a Mojo?

Permalink 06/26/07 @ 15:30

Comment from: Katie [Visitor] · http://summergirl2008

thank god he lived. whoa i cant believe that would happen at a golf course. once they get big they are suspose to remove them.

Permalink 04/18/08 @ 11:14

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