PGA Travelers Protesters

[justjim]

On the 18th hole today of the Travelers, protesters swarmed the 18th hole and spread a red and white power substance on the green. Watching and listening on television it was an unbelievable scene. Scottie Scheffler went on to win in a playoff over Tom Kim.

[retiredguy123]

The only way to deter these protestors is to give them a prison sentence instead of a slap on wrist.

[tophcfa]

What were the friggin morons protesting? They should get life in prison for defacing a golf course!

[Tvflguy]

Watching the men’s PGA today. And the stupidity of about 4 protestors storming the 18th green. With smoke bombs and paint powder. Fortunately police took charge and corralled them and took them off in handcuffs. Climate change protestors.

They had to delay the tournament with the 3 pros aghast. Had to clean up the mess. And eventually install a new hole for the Playoff due to damage.

I hope they arrest these fools and throw the book at them.

I, for one, — so sick and tired of these protests.

[retiredguy123]

Watching the men’s PGA today. And the stupidity of about 4 protestors storming the 18th green. With smoke bombs and paint powder. Fortunately police took charge and corralled them and took them off in handcuffs. Climate change protestors.

They had to delay the tournament with the 3 pros aghast. Had to clean up the mess. And eventually install a new hole for the Playoff due to damage.

I hope they arrest these fools and throw the book at them.

I, for one, — so sick and tired of these protests.
They will not throw the book at them. That is the problem.

[Rainger99]

They were from Extinction Rebellion, an activist group with a history of disrupting events around the world. In a statement emailed to The Associated Press, the group blamed climate change for an electrical storm that injured two people at a home near the course on Saturday.

Some were wearing tee shirts with the words NO GOLF ON A DEAD PLANET.

[Rainger99]

They will not throw the book at them. That is the problem.

I read that the NYC DA, Alvin Braggs, is dropping charges against most of the protestors that took over the building at Columbia University.

Outrage as Manhattan DA Bragg’s office drops nearly all cases from Columbia University’s anti-Israel protest (https://nypost.com/2024/06/20/us-news/outrage-as-manhattan-da-braggs-office-drops-nearly-all-cases-from-columbia-universitys-anti-israel-protest/)

[CoachKandSportsguy]

@pgatuor
on twitter/x

"Have to love this.

Apparently on their way out, a drunk fan ran up to one of the protesters and gave him a upper cut to the jaw. The protester was immediately knocked out. "

[tophcfa]

@pgatuor
on twitter/x

"Have to love this.

Apparently on their way out, a drunk fan ran up to one of the protesters and gave him a upper cut to the jaw. The protester was immediately knocked out. "

Buy that guy a beer. Hopefully the security personnel shook his hand and let him go.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Buy that guy a beer. Hopefully the security personnel shook his hand and let him go.

Yes, because physical violence of one civilian against another is the obvious solution to vandalism and trespassing on a golf course.

Absolutely barbaric. I hope the bunch of them end up in jail. The protesters and whoever decided that they had the right to punch one of them.

[Sandy and Ed]

What better way to protest our carbon footprint than to destroy the plush green landscape of a golf course whose vegetation is removing carbon from the atmosphere? Duh

[golfing eagles]

Yes, because physical violence of one civilian against another is the obvious solution to vandalism and trespassing on a golf course.

Absolutely barbaric. I hope the bunch of them end up in jail. The protesters and whoever decided that they had the right to punch one of them.

That's one way to go. The other would be for the police to just shoot the vandals and save the taxpayers the cost of prosecution. Might make others think about their belief in a climate change fantasy.

[bowlingal]

let us not forget what happened at Stonehenge this week

[Cheapbas]

They were from Extinction Rebellion, an activist group with a history of disrupting events around the world. In a statement emailed to The Associated Press, the group blamed climate change for an electrical storm that injured two people at a home near the course on Saturday.

Some were wearing tee shirts with the words NO GOLF ON A DEAD PLANET.

They must have seen our executive courses.

[golfing eagles]

What better way to protest our carbon footprint than to destroy the plush green landscape of a golf course whose vegetation is removing carbon from the atmosphere? Duh

I would suggest that those who are susceptible to being brainwashed by the fantasy of anthropomorphic climate change are stupid enough deface a golf course. The truly indoctrinated generally have no boundaries---for example, Jim Jones' People's Temple. And they say Villagers have drunk the Kool-Aid. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[coconutmama]

They must have seen our executive courses.

Thanks for the laugh!

Glad the executive courses are much improved now though

[rickaslin]

it is funny you said that , they could end illegal immigration that way also!!

[Windguy]

Wow. I cannot believe how much hate is spewed by most of the posters here. The death penalty for protesting? Really? Yet, these same people would probably be fine if people who shared their fantasies protested, vandalized, and even killed people.

[Caymus]

Wow. I cannot believe how much hate is spewed by most of the posters here. The death penalty for protesting? Really? Yet, these same people would probably be fine if people who shared their fantasies protested, vandalized, and even killed people.

Yes. they should be protesting Taylor Swift's carbon footprint:laugh:

[ThirdOfFive]

@pgatuor
on twitter/x

"Have to love this.

Apparently on their way out, a drunk fan ran up to one of the protesters and gave him a upper cut to the jaw. The protester was immediately knocked out. "

:clap2:

[ThirdOfFive]

I would suggest that those who are susceptible to being brainwashed by the fantasy of anthropomorphic climate change are stupid enough deface a golf course. The truly indoctrinated generally have no boundaries---for example, Jim Jones' People's Temple. And they say Villagers have drunk the Kool-Aid. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Good point.

Seems as if misinformed idealism and respect for law usually have an inverse relationship.

[paulajr]

They will not throw the book at them. That is the problem.

Especially not in CT.

[ThirdOfFive]

Wow. I cannot believe how much hate is spewed by most of the posters here. The death penalty for protesting? Really? Yet, these same people would probably be fine if people who shared their fantasies protested, vandalized, and even killed people.

Back in Minnesota, 4 - 5 years ago or so, "protestors" took over a stretch of I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul, effectively closing both directions of what is perhaps the busiest stretch of freeway not only in the Twin Cities but the state, effectively shutting it down for quite a stretch of time. Media pictures showed not only the protestors but the sizeable traffic backup. There are several hospitals on that stretch. Media also wondered publicly if an ambulance had been caught up in the traffic backup, or unreasonably delayed because of rerouting, and the patient being transported died as a result. Or a fire truck speeding to a fire also delayed or stopped and someone or several someones died as a result. Entirely possible.

I think favoring the death penalty for protesting is an exaggeration based on emotion, and very few if any thinking people would actually favor it. But in cases like the ones mentioned above, where thankfully such a situation did NOT arise, and considering that the people protesting knew that they'd be stopping traffic and possibly hindering rescue vehicles--what WOULD the appropriate consequence under the law be if a death actually occurred and was attributable to the actions of the protestors?

[mike234]

this does their cause no good...blocking highways does their cause no good. lgbq parades do their cause no good...

[New Englander]

Yes. they should be protesting Taylor Swift's carbon footprint:laugh:

Don't mess with Tay-Tay. Her fans will come after you!

[RRGuyNJ]

Yes, because physical violence of one civilian against another is the obvious solution to vandalism and trespassing on a golf course.

Absolutely barbaric. I hope the bunch of them end up in jail. The protesters and whoever decided that they had the right to punch one of them.

Unfortunately for people like these protesters the only thing they may understand is being taken out behind the woodshed for a while and let them limp on home bloody and bruised. They may think twice about disrupting peoples lives and damaging property next time.
Most likely they will spend an hour or so in lock up, little or no fines and sent home to plan their next event.

[HORNET]

A stiff sentence, and a felony on their forever record

[ThirdOfFive]

The January 6 th protesters will all be pardoned once we have a change of presidents in January .
What are the odds that this thread will be shut down by--say--4:00 PM today?

[Marine1974]

The only way to deter these protestors is to give them a prison sentence instead of a slap on wrist.

Like they did with the BLM violent protesters , injuring police , destroying police cars , looting and burning businesses given a slap on the wrist .

[donfey]

Treating them like "peaceful protesters" certainly hasn't worked!

[golfing eagles]

Back in Minnesota, 4 - 5 years ago or so, "protestors" took over a stretch of I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul, effectively closing both directions of what is perhaps the busiest stretch of freeway not only in the Twin Cities but the state, effectively shutting it down for quite a stretch of time. Media pictures showed not only the protestors but the sizeable traffic backup. There are several hospitals on that stretch. Media also wondered publicly if an ambulance had been caught up in the traffic backup, or unreasonably delayed because of rerouting, and the patient being transported died as a result. Or a fire truck speeding to a fire also delayed or stopped and someone or several someones died as a result. Entirely possible.

I think favoring the death penalty for protesting is an exaggeration based on emotion, and very few if any thinking people would actually favor it. But in cases like the ones mentioned above, where thankfully such a situation did NOT arise, and considering that the people protesting knew that they'd be stopping traffic and possibly hindering rescue vehicles--what WOULD the appropriate consequence under the law be if a death actually occurred and was attributable to the actions of the protestors?

Criminally negligent homicide

[Keefelane66]

What were the friggin morons protesting? They should get life in prison for defacing a golf course!
Exactly just like The Villages golf administration letting the courses go to hell, but they'll probably get more compensation for a job well done.

[Ldogg21]

On the 18th hole today of the Travelers, protesters swarmed the 18th hole and spread a red and white power substance on the green. Watching and listening on television it was an unbelievable scene. Scottie Scheffler went on to win in a playoff over Tom Kim.

All they had to do was shoot the first one. The rest would have left

[PugMom]

Dam straight Bogie boy, it’s hard to imagine a crime worse than defacing a golf course. Especially while the final pairing is playing the 18 green with the title to a PGA tour event on the line.

And how exactly is your forbidden political reference relevant to what happened on a golf course in Cromwell, CT?

i know that area VERY well. the course is so far out of the way on a road very few know about. these people knew what they were doing, and should face stiff sentences. 1st place i'd look is Wesleyan over on High Street, then University of Hartford. they have video, let them be prosecuted

[rpalumberi]

The only way to deter these protestors is to give them a prison sentence instead of a slap on wrist.

100% agree, makes perfect sense

[bark4me]

What were the friggin morons protesting? They should get life in prison for defacing a golf course!
Oh brother

[justjim]

The police took care of the situation right away. The protest only delayed the finish of the game. Give Tom Kim credit for a 10 foot putt (after the commotion) to send the golf game into a playoff. This was what fans were hoping for - more golf. At the time, the television announcers never made a comment as to what the protest was about.

[tophcfa]

At the time, the television announcers never made a comment as to what the protest was about.

The live television broadcast did a good job of NOT covering the idiots protesting to the extent possible, and never showed a replay. Giving them live broadcast time on a popular national event would only encourage other idiots to repeat their actions. Friggin social media on the other hand put up the video of the idiots actions for everyone to watch over and over. Social media can be a very bad thing.

[collie1228]

I truly miss "the good old days" when those cops who tackled the idiot protestors would have beat the snot out of all of them, for all to see. That would be a deterrent.

[fdpaq0580]

Dam straight Bogie boy, it’s hard to imagine a crime worse than defacing a golf course. Especially while the final pairing is playing the 18 green with the title to a PGA tour event on the line.

And how exactly is your forbidden political reference relevant to what happened on a golf course in Cromwell, CT?

Not a political reference, but a legitimate question about a building and a comparison of acts of protest.

[fdpaq0580]

The live television broadcast did a good job of NOT covering the idiots protesting to the extent possible, and never showed a replay. Giving them live broadcast time on a popular national event would only encourage other idiots to repeat their actions. Friggin social media on the other hand put up the video of the idiots actions for everyone to watch over and over. Social media can be a very bad thing.

Social media is like a sword that cuts both ways.

[LonnyP]

Just like any other felony, they should spend time in jail.

[Topspinmo]

Yes, so much worse than defacing the US Capital.

Or burning building in Portland Oregon.

[Ladays1978@gmail.com]

I applauded the guy for punching him and I don't think it's barbaric. That's probably the only penalty that he'll get. I believe the problem is the court system is way too lenient with all of these protesters. They need to start putting them in jail and make an e ample of them. Then and only then will this BS stop.

[tophcfa]

I applauded the guy for punching him and I don't think it's barbaric. That's probably the only penalty that he'll get. I believe the problem is the court system is way too lenient with all of these protesters. They need to start putting them in jail and make an e ample of them. Then and only then will this BS stop.

Totally agree. I just watched the local evening news at our northern home, which is only about 75 miles from where yesterday’s protest occurred. It was sickening. The protesters, all from NY and DC, were all released quickly from prison after posting a very small bond. They were all interviewed and allowed to state their platform and reasons for breaking the law and causing a disruption. They are being given rockstar treatment and all said they will keep doing it because it’s well worth it given the consequences for their actions. Totally disgusting. Why are they going to stop this BS when they get treated like celebrities with little to no consequences?

[davide0721]

On the 18th hole today of the Travelers, protesters swarmed the 18th hole and spread a red and white power substance on the green. Watching and listening on television it was an unbelievable scene. Scottie Scheffler went on to win in a playoff over Tom Kim.The protesters should be put in stocks for 4 hours per day for the length of their sentence.

[Joe C.]

Back in Minnesota, 4 - 5 years ago or so, "protestors" took over a stretch of I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul, effectively closing both directions of what is perhaps the busiest stretch of freeway not only in the Twin Cities but the state, effectively shutting it down for quite a stretch of time. Media pictures showed not only the protestors but the sizeable traffic backup. There are several hospitals on that stretch. Media also wondered publicly if an ambulance had been caught up in the traffic backup, or unreasonably delayed because of rerouting, and the patient being transported died as a result. Or a fire truck speeding to a fire also delayed or stopped and someone or several someones died as a result. Entirely possible.

I think favoring the death penalty for protesting is an exaggeration based on emotion, and very few if any thinking people would actually favor it. But in cases like the ones mentioned above, where thankfully such a situation did NOT arise, and considering that the people protesting knew that they'd be stopping traffic and possibly hindering rescue vehicles--what WOULD the appropriate consequence under the law be if a death actually occurred and was attributable to the actions of the protestors?

It's one thing to protest. Blocking any roadway isn't protesting.......it's illegal. And as such, instead of arresting the "protestors", the state or city should have a vehicle with a water cannon (full of red dye) and forcefully spray the lawbreakers.

[retiredguy123]

It's one thing to protest. Blocking any roadway isn't protesting.......it's illegal. And as such, instead of arresting the "protestors", the state or city should have a vehicle with a water cannon (full of red dye) and forcefully spray the lawbreakers.
Some people seem to forget that, just because you are not blocking a road or destroying property, protesting is not always legal. You cannot protest anywhere you want to. You can only protest in certain locations, and sometimes, you need a permit to protest.

[ThirdOfFive]

It's one thing to protest. Blocking any roadway isn't protesting.......it's illegal. And as such, instead of arresting the "protestors", the state or city should have a vehicle with a water cannon (full of red dye) and forcefully spray the lawbreakers.
I did some clicking around. The effectiveness of water cannons when dispersing unruly demonstrators is undeniable, and they ARE used in some other countries. But the reason they're not used here, as far as I could ascertain, is because they might "play badly in media".

Too bad, actually. Not only would it break up the demonstrators but it would give many of them a much-needed bath.

[PhilG]

Should've let the crowd thiump on 'em.

[mikempp]

On the 18th hole today of the Travelers, protesters swarmed the 18th hole and spread a red and white power substance on the green. Watching and listening on television it was an unbelievable scene. Scottie Scheffler went on to win in a playoff over Tom Kim.
They were protesting climate change.
(AP) — Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green while the leaders were lining up their putts on the final hole of regulation at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes.

[PugMom]

Back in Minnesota, 4 - 5 years ago or so, "protestors" took over a stretch of I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul, effectively closing both directions of what is perhaps the busiest stretch of freeway not only in the Twin Cities but the state, effectively shutting it down for quite a stretch of time. Media pictures showed not only the protestors but the sizeable traffic backup. There are several hospitals on that stretch. Media also wondered publicly if an ambulance had been caught up in the traffic backup, or unreasonably delayed because of rerouting, and the patient being transported died as a result. Or a fire truck speeding to a fire also delayed or stopped and someone or several someones died as a result. Entirely possible.

I think favoring the death penalty for protesting is an exaggeration based on emotion, and very few if any thinking people would actually favor it. But in cases like the ones mentioned above, where thankfully such a situation did NOT arise, and considering that the people protesting knew that they'd be stopping traffic and possibly hindering rescue vehicles--what WOULD the appropriate consequence under the law be if a death actually occurred and was attributable to the actions of the protestors?

:beer3: excellent reply

[fdpaq0580]

Just like any other felony, they should spend time in jail.

Is it a felony??

[fdpaq0580]

All they had to do was shoot the first one. The rest would have left

Get real! Think of the poor maintenance guy that has to clean up the mess and haul the body to the shed. And then you've got all the paperwork. The drunk deserves a kick in the nuts for the cheap shot. In fact, all drunks deserve a kick in the nuts. (I didn't forget the ladies. Just couldn't decide the appropriate alternative to a kick in the nuts.) They should schedule a protest at every televised golf event to give an air of excitement.

[fdpaq0580]

Oh brother

Yep! These are your neighbors. Scary, ain't it?
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