Police identify golfer accused of striking dog's head with golf club during round

Golf fans have been reacting on social media to shocking news that police have identified a subject in a case involving a golfer who trespassed private property and struck a dog's head with a golf club.

The incident is understood to have taken place at Chardon Lakes Golf Course in Ohio last weekend.

A lady by the name of Jennifer Evans heard her dog, Milo, 'yelp and cry out' in her backyard that abuts Chardon Lakes Golf Course. 

She quickly discovered Milo had been left injured and she briefly caught sight of a man who was leaving her yard to head back onto the course. 

Police have since confirmed the subject involved in this incident has been identified.

The name of the person is not yet being identified to the public because a further review of the case is being undertaken by the Geauga County Prosecutor.

Charges are also still being determined. 

Milo is thankfully okay and is now recovering at home with his family. 

Golf fans have been left shocked and appalled after reading the local police report of the incident.

Scroll below to read what happened...

'On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 11:30 AM, Chardon resident Jennifer Evans heard her dog, Milo, yelp and cry out.

'Milo was in the backyard of Ms Evans' property, which abuts the Chardon Lakes Golf Course, and not in Ms Evans' immediate view.

'Ms Evans advised when she got to the backyard, she found that Milo was injured, possibly by a golfer, who she saw only briefly as he as leaving her yard.

'Ms Evans transported Milo to a local emergency veterinary hospital where Milo was treated for a non-life threatening injury.

'Upon returning from the veterinary hospital at approximately 2:15 PM, Ms Evans contacted the Chardon Police Department to report the incident.

'Working with a partial description of the person involved, and with the help of the Chardon Lakes Golf Course management, the subject involved in this incident has been identified and has spoken with our officer.

'The subject is not being identified at this time pending a review of the case by the Geauga County Prosecutor, and determination of appropriate charges to be filed. 

'The management team of the Chardon Lakes Golf Course was very cooperative with the investigation and was instrumental in helping to identify the subject involved. 

'Milo is at home where he is recovering with his family. 

'There is no additional information being released at this time.'