Florida Man Channels Happy Gilmore in Wild Road Rage Golf Club Attack

When it comes to road rage, some people might honk their horn, give you a one-finger salute, or unleash a symphony of expletives. But Wayne Perry, a 62-year-old resident of Cape Coral, took road rage to a whole new level. He went full-on Happy Gilmore with a golf club!

According to NBC2, the unlucky victim, just trying to enjoy his drive, found himself in Perry's crosshairs. Perry decides that he's had enough of polite merging, and in a fit of rage, he cuts the poor driver off. Cue the eye roll and head shake from the victim. You know, the universal language of "Really, dude?"

But this isn't your everyday road rage incident. Wayne "Golf Club" Perry took offense to that head shake. He wasn't having it. Instead of letting bygones be bygones, Perry decides to play the part of a modern-day Sherlock Holmes. He tails the driver all the way home.

As the situation escalates, Perry grabs his trusty golf club, which, for some reason, he just happened to have in his car. Perhaps he thought he'd spontaneously stumble upon a golf course on his way to the grocery store. Or maybe he wanted to beat the daylights out of something? In any case, he starts swinging like he's in a angry round of mini-golf, and our victim decides to defend himself.

Miraculously, both the victim and Perry manage to dial 911, but not before they've turned their little corner of Cape Coral into a golf course of chaos. One broken finger, a cut above Perry's eyebrow, and one memorable phone call to the police later, our golf enthusiast found himself in handcuffs.

So the next time someone gives you the stink eye on the road, keep your golf clubs at home and maybe just let it slide. You don't want people to think you're a violent a hole-in-one.

The 9 Best Public Golf Courses in Southwest Florida. Fort Myers and Naples have some of the nicest golf courses in the country – the only problem is, to play these, you either need a rich friend who belongs at one of the courses, or you need to part ways with a couple hundred thousand to become a member yourself.

Don’t have either? You’re still in luck!   Southwest Florida has a litany of fun and challenging public courses open year-round to the average bloke. They may not offer the luxury amenities such as iced towels, golf carts outfitted with GPS and speakers, and Pro-V1 range balls, but the beers are just as cold and often times the cart girls are better looking!

I put these courses through a screening process and am basing this on certain criteria – first and foremost, they need to be open year-round for public play. After that, I judged them on: Layout (fun vs challenging), Condition and Amenities, Rates, Cart Girls (when applicable), and of course, the 19th hole. So, text your buddies, wash your balls, and tee up at these local favorites year round.  

These are The 9 Best Public Golf Courses in Southwest Florida

Don’t sleep on this muni – affordable rates and easy to score. I am listing this course for the golfers who like to have a good time playing. Pack a few beers, grab a transfusion at the turn, and swing away with no regard! Don’t come here if you’re bougie – but if you enjoy a good buzz and a good time without breaking the bank, San Carlos Golf Club is a great option. 

Eagle Ridge has great rates year round – even during season (October through May). Decent layout and can score if you’re playing well. The are several downsides though - you could easily get stuck behind several slow foursomes, the 19th hole is more reminiscent of a small deli, and if it rains for a few days make sure wear your mud boots as the drainage is poor.    

A hidden gem in Cape Coral. They don’t allow coolers, but not sure that has ever stopped anyone. Not the cheapest during season, but you can find good deals sometimes on golfnow.com  

River Hall is a little hike from Fort Myers or Naples, and that is probably why this course is still public, but if you can make it out there you won’t be disappointed. Great layout, nice amenities, and the course is usually in great shape.  

Once a top 50 Public Golf Course in the Country, Eastwood Golf Course is a staple if you grew up in Fort Myers. This course is one of two public courses owned and maintained by the City of Fort Myers. Next to a nature center and it’s not uncommon to see Bald Eagles, Alligators, and Snakes along the track.  

Shell Point is easily one of the most fun courses on the list. The different tee boxes can make this course very scorable or very challenging. It’s always in great shape, but the problem is…it’s a dry course. I can’t stress this enough – pack your own drinks, if you’re into that kind of thing.  

Old Corkscrew is actually the nicest course on this list, however, the price keeps it at #3. This Jack Nicholas layout and the greens will certainly challenge the best golfers, but will make you feel like a pro if you can shoot a low round. Just watch out for the alligators, seriously…. 

Pretty fun layout on this tract. Not always in the best shape but it’s affordable, fun, has great drinks (thanks to having Duffy’s at the turn), and can be quite challenging if the wind is blowing. A lot of water on this course – starting with the water range. Runner up for best 19th hole also! 

Sure, I’m a little biased because I grew up here and have played Fort Myers 1,000 times – but it never gets old. Some holes were actually redesigned a few years ago (5th Tee Box used to give slicers nightmares). This course has great rates, fun to play (several drivable par 4s), cart girls, and by far the best 19th hole in the area, The Edison! Always a fun time at “The Fort.”