Harold Varner III's group removed from Indiana course in dispute
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Harold Varner III's group was removed from Bear Slide Golf Club near Indianapolis on Aug. 18 after a dispute over group size.
- Varner's foursome had grown to six golfers and arrived roughly 30 minutes late for its tee time.
- Staff required the group to split into two threesomes; the golfers rejoined on the fourth hole and were then asked to leave.
- The club says the group's members were refunded.
- Varner is competing this week at LIV Golf Indianapolis, about 15 minutes from Bear Slide, and was T-16 heading into the final round.
Harold Varner III's group was asked to leave Bear Slide Golf Club, a public course north of Indianapolis, after a dispute over playing as a six-man group instead of the two threesomes staff required.
What happened at Bear Slide?
Bear Slide detailed the incident in a Facebook post, saying Varner's group had booked a foursome but showed up about 30 minutes late with six golfers total. The starter said the group could play, but only as two threesomes. According to the course, Varner and others in his group pressed the starter and then the pro shop multiple times to play as one six-some, and were told no each time.
The group began play as two threesomes as instructed, the post says, but merged into one six-some by the fourth hole, away from the clubhouse. Staff who observed this told the group to return its carts to the clubhouse and informed them they were no longer welcome on the course. Bear Slide said the group received refunds and that there were other groups playing behind them on the course at the time.
What has Varner said?
Varner has not commented publicly on the incident. He is playing this week at LIV Golf Indianapolis, held at The Club at Chatham Hills roughly 15 minutes from Bear Slide, and stood T-16 heading into the tournament's final round.
Can you book Bear Slide Golf Club?
Bear Slide is a public 18-hole course in Cicero, Indiana, in the Indianapolis metro area. LoopGolf doesn't currently carry live tee times or pricing for the course, so golfers should book directly with the club.
Frequently asked questions
Why was Harold Varner III's group removed from Bear Slide Golf Club?
The course says his six-person group ignored repeated instructions to play as two separate threesomes and instead merged into one group on the course.
Where is Bear Slide Golf Club?
It's a public course in Cicero, Indiana, in the Indianapolis metro area, about 15 minutes from LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills.
Did Harold Varner III's group get a refund?
Bear Slide says all members of the group were refunded after being asked to leave.
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