Posted on 11/10/2021 4:18:15 PM PST by FLNittany
The North Palm Beach Country Club has added one more hazard on the course — a crocodile.
The Village of North Palm Beach is warning people about the crocodile that's living in the golf course's ponds.
"It's kind of menacing looking and kind of scary with all the kids that we have here and all the activity out here," resident Jeff Egizio told WPTV.
Egizio is one of the many residents who have taken notice.
"I haven't gotten that close and I don't think I will," he said.
But Egizio has given the American crocodile a name — "Crikey."
The village said the crocodile can't be removed due to federal law, but the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has posted a sign to raise awareness.
The FWC said conflicts between crocodiles and people are rare, but there are precautions people can take.
The precautions include keeping a safe distance, keeping pets on a leash and away from the water and swimming in only designated swimming areas.
"What's kind of scary is, you know, at some point he's leaving these lakes and has to go three, four, 500 yards across," Egizio said.
So if your shot goes too close to the water, you might want to take a mulligan.
NPBCC (Nicklaus re-design, looking south):
Video link here (yousetube):
CROCODILE???? NOT AN ALLIGATOR???
Yeah - a croc. Plenty of them in FL. I watched one fight a gator at a golf club south of Miami one time.
Just don’t try and play through…
Turn it into a miniature course novelty that eats and sh*ts balls in one stroke.
A few years ago, they pulled some Nile Crocs out of the everglades, who knows if there are still more there. People release and smuggle in the most unusual stuff.
Stay out of the water hazards!
“ CROCODILE???? NOT AN ALLIGATOR???”
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Yup, there is an American Crocodile. Not as common as the Alligator though. But, has a badder attitude….
Covid positive crocodile. Extra dangerous.
Haven’t alligators/crocodiles been living in Florida golf course ponds for 90 years? They are often seen during PGA tournaments.
But Egizio has given the American crocodile a name — “Crikey.”
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Gotta admit that’s a good name.
Hi guy. I hope you are doing well.
“Haven’t alligators/crocodiles been living in Florida golf course ponds for 90 years? They are often seen during PGA tournaments.”
Correct, and you meed a permit to hunt them in August.
The lady needs a new pair of shoes and a purse.
5.56mm
I heard a story.
A golfer and a Game cop run into each other on a Florida golf course, next to a pond. The cop gets to the guy and pulls a gun. “ He says there’s a 🐊 in the pond back up and take a stroke. The golfer replies “Screw that, I play it where it lies.” The croc come out of the pond and grabs the fish cop by the leg and starts dragging the officer toward the pond. The golfer hits his ball and goes to the officer. You gonna use that weapon or go to lunch.
They need to put a mask on it!
Alligators yes, crocs not so much.
Looks like a croc to me.
They need to put a mask on it!
Federal Law: Threatened
Florida law: Endangered
( I watched one fight a gator at a golf club south of Miami one time.)
What, he moved his ball and didn’t take a penalty stroke?
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