International Attention Focuses on Indigenous-Owned Course
A recent video of a fist fight on the Two Eagles Golf Course in West Kelowna has garnered significant international attention, with numerous news organizations and online platforms covering the incident. The video, which shows two individuals engaging in a physical altercation, has been picked up by various media outlets, including Canadian and American news sites, golfing publications, and the popular entertainment website TMZ. The viral sensation has sparked concerns about the lasting effects of the incident on the community and the youth, according to Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson of the Indigenous-owned course. He stated that this is the first incident of its kind in 20 years and will be dealt with “the utmost severity.” A full report from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is being requested to investigate the disturbance.
Owner’s Statement and Consequences
In response to the incident, the owners of the Two Eagles Golf Course released a statement, expressing their deep concern and hope that the behavior will not leave a lasting negative impression on the community and youth. They also stated that they will demand and insist on the repair and restitution in situations like these and will hold the people involved accountable. The statement read: “We, as owners, demand and insist on the repair and restitution in situations such as these and will hold the people involved accountable.”
Consequences for Non-Compliance
Golf course officials have announced that anyone who fails to adhere to the course rules will be banned. The owners have also stated that they will formally request the parties involved to acknowledge the damage done to each other and will engage in a restitution process.
- Restitution may be in the form of a donation to an inclusive sport program, such as B.C.’s Golf Junior Program or Canadian Tire’s Every Kid Sports.
- The restitution process will aim to repair and restore the damage caused by the incident.
International Condemnation
The video has sparked widespread condemnation from the golf community, with local and international golf organizations expressing their disapproval. Kris Jonasson, CEO of British Columbia Golf, has described the incident as “utterly deplorable.” He stated that it is not a normal occurrence and that golfers should not engage in such behavior.
“This is not generally something that we see,” he said. “We find it utterly deplorable and not something golfers should be engaged in in any way shape or form.”
His organization is tasked with promoting golf in the province, and he emphasized that it is not a typical occurrence. Jonasson stated that for every situation like this, people are calling penalties on themselves and going out of their way to be nice to someone, highlighting the disparity between the behavior depicted in the video and the usual behavior of golfers.
Police Investigation and Statement
The police have confirmed that they are still investigating the disturbance that occurred on April 14 at around 6:45 p.m. at Two Eagles Golf Course. All parties involved have been identified, and the investigation is ongoing. Staff Sgt. Brendan Dolan stated: “We’ve viewed the cell phone video of the incident and it’s nothing short of unacceptable behavior.”
| Investigation Update | Actions Taken |
|---|---|
| RCMP Investigation | Identified all parties involved and conducting a thorough investigation. |
| Statement from Staff Sgt. Dolan | Described the incident as “nothing short of unacceptable behavior”. |
Restitution and Reparation
The owners of the Two Eagles Golf Course have stated that restitution may be in the form of a donation to an inclusive sport program, such as B.C.’s Golf Junior Program or Canadian Tire’s Every Kid Sports. The restitution process will aim to repair and restore the damage caused by the incident. Reparative Actions
* The course will engage in a restitution process to repair and restore the damage caused by the incident. * Restitution may include donations to inclusive sport programs. * The owners will hold the parties involved accountable for their actions.
Conclusion
The incident at Two Eagles Golf Course has sparked significant international attention, and the owners have taken steps to address the situation. The police are still investigating the incident, and the community is expressing its concern about the lasting effects of the incident on the community and the youth. The golf community has also condemned the behavior, and the owners are engaging in a restitution process to repair and restore the damage caused by the incident.
