A Golf Enthusiast Suffers Serious Brain Injuries After a Nasty Altercation With His Fellow Golfer

Accidents are a common occurrence while playing golf. However, when a conflict arises, though most people tend to figure it out through conversation, a 22-year-old man in Memphis chose the path of violence. Take a look at Wesley Caldwell, who was charged with attempted murder for agonizingly swinging his golf club at a fellow golfer.

The incident occurred at The Links at Whitehaven in Memphis on 3rd December. The victim was identified to be Mark Coleman, a Memphis community leader. As per reports, Coleman struck his shot toward the wrong hole by mistake.

However, the ball ended up on the pathway of Caldwell, who wasn’t too pleased with Coleman. The accused threw the rogue ball in the other direction and also swung his golf club, which eventually struck the Community Leader on the left side of his head. Though he tried to walk it off, Mark Coleman later fell down from the impact.

From playing golf to getting a brain surgery

After collapsing, Coleman was taken to the hospital for immediate required surgery. It was later reported that he suffered ‘significant brain injuries’. Moreover, the community leader’s brain also underwent internal bleeding after getting struck by the golf club.

The accused, who is 22-year-old Wesley Caldwell from Nesbit, Mississippi, was charged with aggravated assault. However, after being arrested, Calwell was released on bail after his $5,000 bond was paid. He is also scheduled to go before the judge on January 17, 2023. Following his bail, the Memphis branch of NAACP released a statement.

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They said, “Mr. Coleman has been a fixture in Memphis civic life for some time”. The NAACP also paid respect to Mark Coleman and hoped for his speedy recovery. “While we continue to pray for Mark, we will also continue to demand justice for Mark and for all of those impacted by violence in our community”, the NAACP added.

The NAACP is also hoping for higher charges to be imposed on Wesley Caldwell. Nonetheless, as civilians, we hope for safety and strict actions to be taken for the betterment and safety of fellow citizens. Whether it’s the golf course or downtown of a city, no person must be attacked for a minute dispute.

Will you be more careful with your golf shots moving forward? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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