ORLANDO, Fla. -- PGA Tour player Tripp Isenhour was charged with killing a hawk on purpose with a golf shot because it was making noise as he videotaped a TV show.  Isenhour was with a film crew for "Shoot Like A Pro" on Dec. 12 at the Grand Cypress Golf course. The 39-year-old player, whose real name is John Henry Isenhour III, was charged Wednesday with cruelty to animals and killing a migratory bird. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 14 months in jail and $1,500 in fines. Isenhour apologized in a statement and said he was only trying to scare the hawk away. According to court documents, Isenhour got upset when a red-shouldered hawk began making noise, forcing another take. He began hitting balls at the bird, then 300 yards away, but gave up. Isenhour started again when the hawk moved within about 75 yards, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer Brian Baine indicated in a report. Isenhour allegedly said "I'll get him now," and aimed for the hawk. "About the sixth ball came very near the bird's head, and [Isenhour] was very excited that it was so close," Baine wrote. A few shots later, witnesses said he hit the hawk. The bird, protected as a migratory species, fell to the ground bleeding from both nostrils. Isenhour said his family has adopted three cats from a local shelter. "I am an animal lover," he said. "We ask that everyone accept my sincerest apology, and please be respectful of my family's privacy."

For the record let me just say that I am an animal lover wack job.   I’d totally join Greenpeace for animals if there was such a thing in Abington.    Therefore, it shouldn’t be surprising that I think Tripp should be executed.    And not only for killing the bird either.  What kind of douchbag changes their name from John to Tripp?  You have to be a jerk of epic proportion to make that switch.  Maybe I can understand changing your name to Max Power, but Trip Isenhour III?  That name has asshole written all over it.   Figures this guy has cats too.  That’s like the only animal I don’t like.    So spare me the song and dance about being sorry and respecting your family’s privacy.   Don’t go murdering Red Shouldered Hawks and we won’t go searching for pictures of your daughter on the Internet.