Teed off man uses golf club in clash over manners

[February 19, 2009]  FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) -- A man faces assault charges after allegedly striking another man with a golf club in an argument over manners.

Police told the Cape Cod Times that a 50-year-old man leaving a gas station in town on Monday morning held the door open for a 38-year-old man.

Police said the 38-year-old man did not thank the other man, who responded by uttering a sarcastic "thank you."

The two men got into an argument before the 38-year-old went to his car to get a golf club, which he allegedly used to strike the victim several times in the stomach and legs. Police said the victim suffered minor injuries.

The 38-year-old man pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in Falmouth District Court on Tuesday and was ordered to stay away from the other man.

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Information from: Cape Cod Times, http://www.capecodonline.com/

[Associated Press]

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