A seemingly ordinary incident at Skylinks Golf Course in California – a parking situation near the recycling bins – escalated into a surprising public spectacle, far removed from the typical challenges of the sport.
The golf course, located in East Bay’s Concord, faced an unusual disturbance: a recurring rendezvous spot identified by its staff as a corner of the lot with minimal legitimate traffic. Over two months, a consistent pattern emerged – a black car and a smaller silver vehicle arriving on the same day each week.
The situation drew attention when the course’s owner, known only as “Kiwi,” posted a pointed message on Instagram. The statement, directed at an unnamed woman in a black car and the man in the silver one, accused them of using the parking area for illicit meetings and warned that further occurrences would result in the release of photographic evidence.
“We’re a family golf course — not some Jerry Springer family destruction zone,” the post read, followed by a stark warning: “If it happens again, we’ll drop the footage.” The message quickly spread through social media, generating widespread speculation and shares across the Bay Area and beyond.
Kiwi, a New Zealand native who purchased the course last year after its near closure, confirmed the authenticity of the post and the existence of the footage. He emphasized that the golf course is intended for community enjoyment, not clandestine meetings. “We’re a small, community course in Concord — not a drive-thru hookup spot for cheaters,” he stated.
Staff members observed the pattern meticulously, noting the consistent times and location. The situation became a running joke amongst the maintenance crew until it was clear that something more serious was unfolding. One employee described the scene as “early bird smash sessions in the car park.”
The public outcry following the Instagram post brought an influx of messages from individuals claiming knowledge of the couple involved, some seeking reassurance about their spouses’ whereabouts. Kiwi recounted receiving a message from a man who simply wanted to “be sure.”
Despite the intense attention, Kiwi has chosen not to release the footage, stating that Skylinks remains a family business and not a platform for exposing personal lives. However, he made a clear, somewhat menacing, declaration: “I now know who you are. I don’t know why you picked our parking lot. But what I do know is I have a very particular set of footage—footage we’ve gathered over months of running this golf course. Footage that will make me a nightmare for cheaters like you.”
He threatened to pursue the couple if they continued to use the car park, emphasizing that his intention was not to seek revenge but to protect his business and maintain its family-friendly atmosphere. “If you check into the hotel 100 yards away and keep it off my property, that’ll be the end of it. I won’t look for you, I won’t pursue you. But if you do return to the car park dumpster one more time, I’ll release the footage — and it’s game over.”
The incident has unexpectedly boosted Skylinks’ profile, reviving interest in the course after a period of struggle. Kiwi initially transformed the business into a thriving community hub focused on accessibility for all skill levels.
His parting advice to potential offenders: “Keep your hole-in-ones on the course, not in our car park.”
