Slow Play Sparks Wild Fight at Canadian Golf Course Involving Ex-NHL Player

In one of the most bizarre and talked-about moments in recent golf history, a viral video captured former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky delivering a punishing beatdown to an intoxicated golfer at Alberta Springs Golf Resort.

The altercation, sparked by a dispute over slow play, escalated when the visibly drunk golfer—later identified as Trevor Ogilvie—charged at Tarnasky, who responded with a flurry of punches and a dramatic toss into a nearby pond.

Tarnasky, known for his physicality during his NHL days, punctuated each punch with a theatrical “Bang! Bang! Bang!”—a moment that quickly became meme-worthy across social media.

In the aftermath, Ogilvie took to social media to own up to his actions, admitting he was “way too drunk” after 36 holes and that his “mouth ran faster than brain.”

Despite sporting a black eye, he appeared to take the incident in stride, even sharing a photo of his injuries with a tongue-in-cheek caption.

Meanwhile, Tarnasky’s role as a youth hockey coach in Red Deer has prompted an internal review by Red Deer Minor Hockey, though no criminal charges have been filed.

According to Australian Golf Digest, the site of the scuffle has since become a tongue-in-cheek pilgrimage spot, complete with a makeshift memorial reading “R.I.P. — F***ing cry about it. Bang, Bang, Bang”.