Florida Golfer Arrested For Punching Elderly Man To Death

A Florida man has been arrested for manslaughter after he allegedly beat up an elderly man on a golf course in June. The Florida Golfer arrested was also elderly.  Just less so.

According to Fox News, 76 year-old Robert Edward Moore Jr. was charged with aggravated manslaughter on an elderly person. The victim was 87 year-old Dean William Zook. He died weeks after the confrontation as a result of the injuries he suffered.

The arrest affidavit was obtained by Fox 35 in Orlando. It said the incident started at the Glenview Country Club in The Villages on June 28. The victim accidentally hit a car that Moore thought belonged to him.  Moore approached the scene of a minor accident and accused the victim of hitting his car. The victim admitted to hitting the car with his vehicle and even asked to exchange insurance information with him. Moore then struck the 87 year-old in the jaw with a closed fist, knocking the victim backwards. Zook attempted to protect himself with his hands, but was not able to. Moore left the scene immediately after realizing the car did not even belong to him.

He was transported to a local hospital where doctors discovered bleeding on his brain.

Zook passed away on July 16, the day before his 88th birthday. Authorities were able to identify Moore and arrest him after they discovered an article about him scoring a hole-in-one last November. In the pictures with the article, he was wearing the exact same shorts, shoes, and sunglasses as he was wearing during the incident with Zook.

Moore allegedly told deputies that he believed Zook was trying to flee the scene of the accident. He added that he was unaware of the victim's age, although he did admit to knowing the victim was older and appeared to be frail.

Moore was arrested and taken to the Sumter County Detention Center. His bond was set at $30,000.

We assume he regrets the publicity he welcomed from his lucky golf shot.

The 9 Best Public Golf Courses in Southwest Florida. Fort Myers and Naples have some of the nicest golf courses in the country – the only problem is, to play these, you either need a rich friend who belongs at one of the courses, or you need to part ways with a couple hundred thousand to become a member yourself.

Don’t have either? You’re still in luck!   Southwest Florida has a litany of fun and challenging public courses open year-round to the average bloke. They may not offer the luxury amenities such as iced towels, golf carts outfitted with GPS and speakers, and Pro-V1 range balls, but the beers are just as cold and often times the cart girls are better looking!

I put these courses through a screening process and am basing this on certain criteria – first and foremost, they need to be open year-round for public play. After that, I judged them on: Layout (fun vs challenging), Condition and Amenities, Rates, Cart Girls (when applicable), and of course, the 19th hole. So, text your buddies, wash your balls, and tee up at these local favorites year round.  

These are The 9 Best Public Golf Courses in Southwest Florida

Don’t sleep on this muni – affordable rates and easy to score. I am listing this course for the golfers who like to have a good time playing. Pack a few beers, grab a transfusion at the turn, and swing away with no regard! Don’t come here if you’re bougie – but if you enjoy a good buzz and a good time without breaking the bank, San Carlos Golf Club is a great option. 

Eagle Ridge has great rates year round – even during season (October through May). Decent layout and can score if you’re playing well. The are several downsides though - you could easily get stuck behind several slow foursomes, the 19th hole is more reminiscent of a small deli, and if it rains for a few days make sure wear your mud boots as the drainage is poor.    

A hidden gem in Cape Coral. They don’t allow coolers, but not sure that has ever stopped anyone. Not the cheapest during season, but you can find good deals sometimes on golfnow.com  

River Hall is a little hike from Fort Myers or Naples, and that is probably why this course is still public, but if you can make it out there you won’t be disappointed. Great layout, nice amenities, and the course is usually in great shape.  

Once a top 50 Public Golf Course in the Country, Eastwood Golf Course is a staple if you grew up in Fort Myers. This course is one of two public courses owned and maintained by the City of Fort Myers. Next to a nature center and it’s not uncommon to see Bald Eagles, Alligators, and Snakes along the track.  

Shell Point is easily one of the most fun courses on the list. The different tee boxes can make this course very scorable or very challenging. It’s always in great shape, but the problem is…it’s a dry course. I can’t stress this enough – pack your own drinks, if you’re into that kind of thing.  

Old Corkscrew is actually the nicest course on this list, however, the price keeps it at #3. This Jack Nicholas layout and the greens will certainly challenge the best golfers, but will make you feel like a pro if you can shoot a low round. Just watch out for the alligators, seriously…. 

Pretty fun layout on this tract. Not always in the best shape but it’s affordable, fun, has great drinks (thanks to having Duffy’s at the turn), and can be quite challenging if the wind is blowing. A lot of water on this course – starting with the water range. Runner up for best 19th hole also! 

Sure, I’m a little biased because I grew up here and have played Fort Myers 1,000 times – but it never gets old. Some holes were actually redesigned a few years ago (5th Tee Box used to give slicers nightmares). This course has great rates, fun to play (several drivable par 4s), cart girls, and by far the best 19th hole in the area, The Edison! Always a fun time at “The Fort.”