Florida Mid-Am Final Ends in Concession and Call to Police

May 20, 2018 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Marc Dull got the trophy, while Jeff Golden got a police report (FSGA photo)

All square with two holes to go, Jeff Golden conceded the championship match and called the cops. What really happened?

Update: Jeff Golden has given a more lengthy account of the incident in a TwitLonger post here.

PLACIDA, FL (May 20, 2018) - A week ago, Marc Dull won the Florida Mid-Amateur Championship, defeating Jeff Golden in the final match. Golden had a 2-up lead at the turn, but when Dull birdied the 16th the match was all-square.

The Florida State Golf Association, in its report, described what happened next, as follows:

"With the players on 17, play was halted by heavy rains. When conditions permitted play to continue nearly two and a half hours later, Golden was unable to continue due to an unfortunate injury and defaulted the match."

Related: Marc Dull wins Florida Mid-Amateur, beats three past Winners

No other details were given, only unanswered questions. What was this "unfortunate injury" that Golden sustained?

And why were the police called?

The Golf Channel set to find out. According to the police report that they were able to obtain, there was an altercation in the parking lot during the rain delay that stemmed from a ruling that occurred earlier in the match on the 9th hole.

Or was there?

Ryan Lavner from the Golf Channel takes it from here:

>> Read the Golf Channel report

So what really happened? Was this an entirely concocted story by Golden, or was he in fact assaulted?

What were the "breaches of etiquette by his opponents" that were bothering Golden before the ruling on the 9th hole?

Why did Hibbs feel he needed to leave the match rather than continue caddying for his friend who was trying to win the championship?

Why would the FSGA conclude that, after waiting out the entire two hour rain delay, and with a chance to get the biggest win of his amateur career, that Golden simply didn't want to play any more, that he was "just ready to go"?

To be fair, the FSGA was really put in a bind by this, and they did what golf associations are supposed to do--apply the Rules of Golf. Beyond that it is all speculation, although it sure sounds like the FSGA (for now) is siding with their Player of the Year and against Golden.

Who do you believe?

About the Florida Mid-Amateur

Florida Mid-Am Final Ends in Concession and Call to Police

36 holes of stroke play determine a 32-player match play bracket. Must be age 25 or older and be a member of the FSGA.

Most Popular Articles

Rory McIlroy Wins 2026 Seminole Pro-Member With Dad Gerry

Mar 2, 2026Rory McIlroy added another trophy to the mantle on golf’s most exclusive Monday, teaming with father Gerry at Seminole Golf Club.

FINAL RESULTS: Gasparilla Invitational 2026

Feb 21, 2026Hayes Brown wins Gasparilla at 2-under, edging Peyton White by one, while Jeff Frazier claims the Senior title at Palma Ceia.

Michael McCoy Wins 2026 Jones Cup Senior Invitational at Sea Island

Feb 26, 20262026 Jones Cup Senior Invitational at Sea Island’s Seaside Course Final Results + Leaderboard

PREVIEW: 2026 San Francisco City Championship Match Play Weekend 1

Mar 12, 2026Weekend 2 of the 2026 San Francisco City Championship brings match play to TPC Harding Park.

Top 10 Reasons to Compete at Sand Valley With Your Best Golf Partner in 2026

Feb 22, 2026Sand Valley makes ’26 the year for your best rivalry trip: five walkable links courses and big memories with your favorite partner

Filters

Related Tournament

Florida Mid-Amateur

View Details

Loading latest news...

Loading article...