Golfer Struck in Head with Own Club at Irvine's San Joaquin Golf Course

A golfer was attacked with his own club at San Joaquin Golf Course in Irvine on Aug. 29. Police are seeking the public's help identifying the suspect.

Suspect Hunted After Golf Course Attack in Irvine

A man struck a golfer in the head with the victim's own club at San Joaquin Golf Course in Irvine on August 29, according to NY Post Metro. Irvine police are now searching for the suspect and have released images of him to the public.

The incident began when the golfer confronted a man who had reportedly run across the course. The situation escalated rapidly, the Irvine Police Department said, with the suspect turning on the golfer and giving chase.

The golfer attempted to flee in his golf cart. The suspect caught up with him, grabbed a club from the cart, and struck the golfer in the head before fleeing the scene.

"The golfer tried to get away in his golf cart, but the suspect caught up, took a golf club from the cart, and struck the golfer in the head," investigators said. "The suspect then fled the area."

Police have released images of the individual believed to be responsible and are asking anyone with information to come forward. Irvine Police Detective J. Sanders is leading the investigation and can be reached at 949-724-7233 or [email protected].

Source: NY Post Metro