A group of golf content creators is facing mounting criticism in Los Angeles after videos surfaced showing them launching high-speed golf drives from urban locations directly into traffic, buildings and residential neighborhoods.
The primary Instagram account @everywhereweplaygolf, which has amassed more than 45,000 followers, regularly posts clips of so-called “street golf” challenges. Participants film themselves teeing off from sidewalks, rooftops, parking structures and the Los Angeles River, sending balls hurtling toward freeways (including the 5 Freeway), oncoming cars, skyscraper windows and populated areas — often at night.
The activity gained widespread attention after a detailed Reddit post in r/LosAngeles on June 6, 2026, by user Milladelphia. The thread compiled multiple video examples and quickly racked up thousands of upvotes and comments, with residents expressing outrage over the potential dangers.
Local golf coach and content creator Dave Fink (@davefinkgolfs) has been identified as a prominent figure in the group. Fink, who offers lessons at municipal courses and the Swing Factory DTLA and has previously advocated for better public golf access, appears in several of the clips. The group has responded defiantly to the backlash, reportedly posting about the Reddit thread with captions like “they can’t stop us.”
Golf balls hit at full speed can exceed 100–140 mph, raising serious concerns about reckless endangerment. Critics point out that such projectiles are capable of shattering windshields, breaking windows, denting cars or causing severe injuries — including documented cases of concussions, blindness and, in rare historical incidents, fatalities.
The New York Post covered the story on June 8, embedding clips of the group teeing off in downtown Los Angeles after dark. Residents have voiced frustration with both the Los Angeles Police Department and Meta, saying reports to LAPD non-emergency and Instagram yielded little response. As of June 9, neither entity has issued a public statement on the matter.
Potential legal issues cited in online discussions include reckless endangerment, vandalism under California Penal Code 594, and local ordinances against discharging projectiles. The creators’ decision to film and post the stunts provides authorities with ample visual evidence, should an investigation move forward.
No injuries or arrests directly linked to this specific group have been reported, but many in the community fear it’s only a matter of time before a serious incident occurs.
Calls are growing for more formal complaints to LAPD divisions, local city officials and media outlets, along with increased scrutiny of the Instagram account for promoting hazardous activity. As one Reddit commenter put it, the content may be entertaining for followers — but the risks to Angelenos are all too real.
