Golf Course Altercation Leads to Apology Video
A golfer named Trevor Ogilby recently found himself in the spotlight after a heated confrontation with former NHL player Nick Tarnasky, which resulted in Ogilby being tossed into a pond. The incident, which occurred at the Alberta Springs Golf Course in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada on July 4th, went viral thanks to social media.
In a video he posted to apologize, Ogilby admits that he may have had too much to drink before the altercation. “Yeah, that’s me, the guy who got dropped in the pond,” he said, acknowledging the spectacle. “It’s really not my proudest moment; I played 36 holes of golf that day.”
He went on to express regret for his behavior: “I want to apologize to everyone on the course—those who interacted with me that day and had to deal with my actions. I lost my cool and, honestly, learned a lesson.”
The brawl started over complaints about slow play, with Tarnasky accusing Ogilby and his partner of delaying the game. In a tense exchange, Tarnasky expressed his frustration, saying, “This is F—king Bulls—t. They sat there for 23 minutes!” To which Ogilby retorted, “The f—king is crying about it.”
As tensions flared, Ogilby pushed Tarnasky, leading to a scuffle where Tarnasky ended up throwing Ogilby into the pond. After resurfacing, Ogilby returned to Tarnasky, prompting a punch that sent him back to the ground.
Law enforcement looked into the incident but decided not to pursue any charges.
Tarnasky, now 40, played in the NHL for parts of five seasons from 2005 to 2010, representing teams like the Lightning, Predators, and Panthers. He continued his career in the KHL and AHL and once played for the Hartford Wolfpack, an affiliate of the Rangers.
Tarnasky has discussed the incident in an interview with former NHL player Paul Bissonnette for the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, though the episode has yet to be released.
