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Man Arrested For Golfing Naked In Hyannis

HYANNIS (CBS) – A man was arrested for playing golf naked in Hyannis Monday afternoon.

Police say 55-year-old Robert Ide removed his clothing and started hitting golf balls at a softball field near the St. John Paul School.

Witnesses recorded video of the incident and called police.

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Robert Ide was arrested for golfing naked in Hyannis (Image from HyannisNews.com)

Officers quickly showed up and took Ide into custody.

Police say Ide is homeless and had set up camp just outside the ballpark fence.

Robert Ide
Robert Ide was arrested for golfing naked in Hyannis (Hyannis PD photo)

Officers say Ide had been drinking.

He was charged with open and gross lewdness and intoxication and was held on $100 bail.

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