{"id":258665,"date":"2026-05-05T01:55:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T01:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/258665\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T01:55:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T01:55:22","slug":"teens-cause-3000-in-damage-to-florida-golf-course-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/258665\/","title":{"rendered":"Teens cause $3,000 in damage to Florida golf course, police say"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/us\/us-regions\/southeast\/florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Florida<\/a> detectives are pursuing a group of teenagers whose late-night joyride across a local golf course left the pristine landscape scarred by deep tire tracks and thousands of dollars in property damage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">It happened around 7:17 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Weston Hills <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/sports\/golf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Golf Course<\/a>, according to the Broward Sheriff\u2019s Office (BSO).<\/p>\n<p>Deputies responding to reports of suspicious activity arrived to find evidence of significant damage to the course\u2019s greens. A witness at the scene told deputies that several juveniles had been riding motorized bikes and a golf cart across the course.<\/p>\n<p>The scale of the disruption was captured in a video shared by local authorities, which allegedly shows the teenagers weaving through the landscape with a disregard for the property that officials say will cost thousands to repair.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/outkick-culture\/viral-video-shows-vehicle-taking-joyride-topgolf-driving-range-charlotte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">VIRAL VIDEO SHOWS VEHICLE TAKING A JOYRIDE ON TOPGOLF DRIVING RANGE IN CHARLOTTE<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Weston-Criminal-Mischief-Fox-News.gif\" alt=\"Teens riding on motorized bikes through a golf course in Florida.\" width=\"2026\" height=\"05\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Video taken by the witness shows several juveniles on the golf course engaging in criminal mischief, police said. At least four teens are seen riding motorized bikes along the golf course, while several others are inside a golf cart driving on the green. (Broward Sheriff&#8217;s Office)<\/p>\n<p>According to the witness, the teens were seen accelerating and then stopping abruptly, skidding across the greens and leaving visible marks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FoxUSNews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">FOLLOW US ON X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At least four teens are seen riding the motorized bikes across the course, while several others are seen driving a golf cart directly on the greens, an area strictly off-limits due to the risk of damage.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities said the behavior caused approximately $3,000 in damage, based on an initial assessment by golf course staff.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/watch-three-florida-teenagers-arrested-viral-door-kick-challenge-targeting-homeowners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">WATCH: THREE FLORIDA TEENAGERS ARRESTED IN VIRAL \u2018DOOR KICK CHALLENGE\u2019 TARGETING HOMEOWNERS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Weston Hills Golf Course, a well-known facility in the area, features two 18-hole championship courses and covers over 300 acres of land.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Golf-Course-Florida-Teens-01.jpeg\" alt=\"Teens on golf course on motorized vehicles.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Detectives with the Broward Sheriff\u2019s Office Weston District are seeking the public\u2019s help to identify and locate a group of juveniles responsible for thousands of dollars in damages at a Weston golf course. (Broward Sheriff\u2019s Office)<\/p>\n<p>The sheriff\u2019s department has classified the incident as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/watch-teen-arrested-after-alleged-wild-shovel-attack-police-cruiser-ritzy-florida-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">criminal mischief<\/a> and is working to identify those involved.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Officials have not released descriptions of the juveniles but say the video evidence may help generate leads.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Golf-Course-Florida-Teens-02.jpeg\" alt=\"Group of teens on Florida golf course.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>At approximately 7:17 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, BSO deputies responded to reports of a group of juveniles riding motorized bikes and a golf cart at the Weston Hills Golf Course located at 2600 Country Club Way. On scene, deputies met with a witness who told police that the teens were seen stopping abruptly and skidding across the greens. (Broward Sheriff&#8217;s Office)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&amp;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Anyone with information about the identities of the juveniles is urged to contact BSO Weston District Detective Maria Ropain at 954-626-4005. Tips can also be submitted through the SaferWatch app.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">GOT A TIP?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Broward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Crime<\/a> Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), visit <a href=\"http:\/\/browardcrimestoppers.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">browardcrimestoppers.org<\/a>, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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