Am I the only one to think it's quite impressive to hit such a small target at 75 yards?

David, Rochester,

Ban him for life from every single golf course in the world.

Tom Franklin, London, UK

Fossil by name, fossil by nature.

Anne Robinson, London,

What a shame Isenhour took all those potshots at an unoffending hawk (would that be a birdie or an eagle?) when he could have done a world of good by launching a salvo or two at a crowd of animal rights activists--you know, the creeps who insist that medical advances that might save the lives of thousands of human children aren't worth the life of one lab rat, and who back up their lunatic doctrine with physical assaults on medical researchers and, in fact, anyone, who by their convoluted logic, has anythihng to do with medical research.

Fossil, New York, NY

I don't see how this is any different from using a shotgun. Birds don't always die immediately when shot, just as this animal may not have.

In anycase it is impossible to be cruel to most animals since they are almost certainly not self-aware. If it doesn't know that it exists there is no way for the experience of pain to become suffering. That may not be true of the supposedly self-aware oragatuns, dolphons, elephants: but a hawk is just a glorified chicken.

Greg Lorriman, Leatherhead, UK

There is an extra special place in hell for people who abuse animals.

Kim Righetti, Upland, Calif. USA

The incident with “Tripp” Isenhours killing of the Red Shouldered Hawk is absolutely disgusting. This is only the latest display of a ”so called man” lucky enough to enjoy the privilege of playing on the PGA abusing that privilege. Isenhour should be punished to the full extent of the law and he should be removed from the PGA.
Circling his golf cart twice to get a better shot at the hawk was not the action of simply an angry man acting on the spur of the moment, but rather that of a premeditated act of malice in the mind of a man who has not fully acceded to the role of adult, rather than embracing the childish adolescence that requires one to show off for his peers approval
What a role model! Should the PGA not heavily punish this man, they are sending their approval of this type of sickening behavior to every child in this country who aspires to attain the privilege of becoming a professional athlete.

Jerry Burgess,Scottsdale, AZ

Jerry Burgess, Scottsdale, AZ

Pardon me, but the TV crew - all 15 of them - who stood by and watched Isenhour repeatedly (more than 10 times) shoot balls at this bird are as guilty as Isenhour. Apparently group cowardice was in full effect as they stood there, saying nothing, doing nothing, witness to a bird's murder. Birds make noise! What's the matter with people? Golf is an outdoor sport. Out-of-doors. In nature. These players - and Isenhour is certainly not the only one - are so selfish and selfcentered that they actually, truly, believe that they are entitled to pure silence. Frankly, if you're concentration is so weak that the sound of a bird is interfering with your game, then you should find another sport to play.

JL, Somerville, MA

The best that can be said for such a stupid act is "Stupid is as Stupid does" He was infringing on the Hawks home and he kills the bird. A fine with money damages isn't near enough. He needs to spend some time in the lockup. Then he should be banned from pro sports because he is looked on by some as a role model. To say he is mortified (Mort being dead) is a good suggestion for him. Gene Wagner, Tennessee

Eugene Wagner, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

His behavior is unacceptable and he will suffer the consequences. I hope he learns how to manage his anger, too, so that no one else has to suffer his unreasonable wrath.

Darci, Milwaukee, USA

This 'oxygen thief' should not be allowed anywhere on any golf course again. This was a murderous and cruel act. I hope ALL governing golfing boards, sponsors, advertisers, networks, associations, tour players, and the local police will do everything in their power to stand up against this criminal. As an occasional golfer, some of my most cherished and spiritual moments on golf courses have involved watching the graceful and majestic flight of such birds. I can not fathom what type of human being would do something like this to a helpless creature. He belongs in jail and I hope he is truly haunted for the rest of his time on earth by what he has done. I urge everyone reading this to write to the PGA, CBS network, and the Golf Channel to voice your regard to this matter.

Matt Richard, Fairhaven, MAA

This man, Isenhour, should be punished to the full extent of the law. He should be terminated from the PGA, fined heavily, and put in prison for the full extent of 14 months or more. Red Shouldered Hawks are extremely vital in the control of rats, mice, and posionous snakes, especially in Florida. This man, Isenhour, is an absolutely arrogant fool for what he did to one of these beautiful hawks. It sets a poor example to our youth. People like him should read the poem of Coleridge called "The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner", where another fool kills a bird and suffered punishment for his crimes.
Whenever a bird of prey is killed it throws the entire balance of nature out of control. Plus the fact that these birds of prey are so beautiful and poetic in their flight. They mate for life. Can humanity say the same?
Isenhour deserves the full extent of severe justice to come down upon his bone head. He should be banned from golf for life and seen for what he truly is, a coward.

Edward D McGinnis, Pittsboro, NC

Tripp Isenhour's actions are disgusting. As a "professional" golfer he certainly was aware that he was capable of hitting the hawk and knew what harm he could cause. I do not believe he is sincerely sorry for his actions and for him to ask for respect for his privacy shows unbelievable gaul. He should be banned from professional golf and should be treated as any citizen who kills protected wildlife and be punished as the law provides.

susan nelson, Shelburne, Vt

You can only be an animal lover right up to the time you kill one needlessly. I rescue animals all the time and seeing this senseless death disturbs me. The hawk may have had a nest, it's that time of year..so he may have killed more than one with his dumb senseless mean spirited act of aggression. I want something done other than a money fine. Rich people think they can buy anything. He should work in a shelter where they take care of animals that have suffered at the hand of man.

Cheryl Brown, Zephyrhills, Florida