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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa man charged with felony child abuse following altercation at Lansbrook Golf Club

A Tampa man faces a felony child abuse charge after allegedly causing a bloody nose to a 15-year-old boy during a dispute over the pace of play on a golf course. The incident occurred on a Saturday morning at the Lansbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a criminal legal proceeding involving an adult and a minor following a public dispute at a local recreational facility.

Key Facts

  • A Tampa man was charged with felony child abuse.
  • The incident occurred at the Lansbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida.
  • The altercation took place shortly before 9 a.m. on a Saturday.
  • The victim is a 15-year-old boy.
  • The dispute involved 'slow play' on the golf course.
  • The victim sustained a bloody nose during the incident.

Who's Mentioned

locationPinellas County“The jurisdiction where the arrest affidavit was filed.”locationPinellas County Jail“Facility where the suspect was booked”other15“Age of the victim”locationLansbrook Golf Club“Site of the incident in Palm Harbor, Florida”locationPalm Harbor“The city where the incident occurred.”other50“Age of the suspect”personRhett Drummond“50-year-old suspect charged with felony child abuse”