Shocking moment man, 74, ‘threatens golfers with a BB gun after they used a golf car to drive over a wooden bridge meant for pedestrians’ in Florida

A Florida man was arrested after he reportedly threatened a group of golfers with an BB gun, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

John Robert Orr, 74, was taken into police custody Friday and charged with seven counts of aggravated assault. He’s being held on a $2,500 bond.

Deputies said in a press release that Orr was upset with golfers at the Conservatory Gold Course in Palm Coast.

The golfers were allegedly driving golf cars on the putting greens and a wooden bridge designated for walking.

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John Robert Orr (left and right), 74, was arrested for reportedly pointing a Winchester Air Rifle at a group of golfers

Orr had previously yelled at golfers from his nearby home and told them they were violating course rules.

Orr told deputies that he tried to contact golf rangers about the situation, but took matters into his own hands when they didn’t respond.

After a verbal altercation with the group of golfers, Orr disappeared into his home and soon re-emerged with a Winchester Air Rifle.

‘The golfers told deputies that they were in fear for their lives,’ the press release said. 

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Cell phone footage shared by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office show Orr pointing his BB gun at a group of gofers 

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Orr told deputies he became upset with the golfers after they allegedly used golf cars to drive over putting greens and a wooden bridge 

Footage of the altercation showed Orr approaching the golfers with his BB gun drawn.

As the golfers yell at him to relax, Orr aims the Winchester Air Rifle at the men. Ultimately, the group called 911 and requested help from authorities.

Sheriff Rick Staly said: ‘A verbal argument turned into a man facing seven felony charges.

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Deputies said the incident happened at Conservatory Gold Course in Palm Coast, Florida (pictured)

‘Grabbing a gun of any kind is not the way to solve an argument and could have ended much differently. If you cannot resolve it peacefully, call law enforcement and let us handle the situation.’

Orr has no previous arrest history in Flager County.

Despite stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, many Florida golf courses have remained open.

North Florida PGA confirmed with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office that golf is considered a ‘essential business’ and can stay open as long as social distancing is practiced.

Golf is massive chunk of Florida's tourism, which generated $111.7 billion of the state's tourism in 2016.  

Florida has the highest number of golf courses in the United States.