A 74-year-old was found dead in a pond on a golf course near Tampa, Florida
Golfer Drowns In Pond Whilst Looking For Lost Ball
A golfer has sadly drowned on a Florida course whilst looking for a lost golf ball, police have confirmed.
A 74-year-old male, named as Hermilo Jazmines, was reportedly last seen looking for his golf ball near the green on the 3rd hole at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, near Tampa.
The incident happened on 28th February just after 7.30am, with investigators saying that the evidence suggests Jazmines fell into the water and drowned.
At about 7.37am, Jazmines teed off on the 3rd hole and was last seen looking for his ball near the green.
His golf cart was parked on the cart path and his putter was found lying on the ground near the water.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office dive team responded and located Jazmines submerged in the water near his putter.
He was pronounced dead on scene.
Jasminzes liked to search the course for lost golf balls, his friends said according to police deputies.
The medical examiner’s office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death, which does not appear to be suspicious at this time.
Next of kin has been notified and the investigation continues.
-
I'm Finding The US Open TV Coverage Hard To Watch... But These 4 Changes Would Re-Engage Golf FansThe US Open TV coverage has tested the extent of my engagement levels so far, but these four changes would re-engage golf fans and improve the overall quality
-
Justin Hastings - 'The Last Am Standing' - Wins US Open Low Amateur At OakmontOf the 15 amateur golfers who teed it up at Oakmont on Thursday, only one made it through to the weekend
-
Is This FootJoy's Most Exciting New Golf Shoe In Years?Dan Parker discusses whether the new FootJoy Fuel golf shoe has the potential to be FootJoy's most exciting to date...
-
Governing Bodies Crack Down On Distance As Driver Shaft Lengths LimitedThe R&A and USGA have introduced a new local rule to ensure professionals and elite amateurs do not use 48-inch driver shafts
-
Five-Year-Old Prodigy Raising Money And Awareness For Organ DonationGeorge is taking on the challenge to raise money and awareness for organ donation
-
Robert MacIntyre Returns To Shinty After Ryder Cup DisappointmentThe left-hander has been in action for his local shinty side, Oban Celtic
-
Pro Plays 36 Holes In Under 80 Minutes To Win British Speedgolf ChampionshipBuckinghamshire professional Luke Willett took the British Speedgolf title
-
"A Real Kick In The Teeth" - Greenkeeper After "Embarrassment" Course CommentsWe chat to James Tibbles, head greenkeeper at Andover GC, after he was subject to negative comments on the course's condition
-
Tiger Woods' 2002 Backup Putter Sells For $393,300Tiger Woods' 2002 Backup Putter Sells For $393,300
-
Olivia Lee Wins 2021 Peter McEvoy TrophyOlivia Lee has become the first female to win the historic Peter McEvoy Trophy.
