NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 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.
Read the full story at WFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsWhy It Matters
This incident highlights a criminal legal proceeding involving an adult and a minor following a dispute at a local recreational facility.
Key Facts
- A Tampa man was arrested and 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 originated from a disagreement over 'slow play' on the golf course.
- The victim sustained a bloody nose during the incident.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa“Home city of the accused”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“Location of the incident”other50“Age of the suspect”organizationWFLA“News outlet reporting the incident”personRhett Drummond“50-year-old suspect charged with felony child abuse”