It appears that Harold Varner III’s 2024 hasn’t begun well, as he has recently been arrested. This was a surprise to the golf community as he was charged with DWI. The professional golfer’s fans were anxiously waiting for more information, though many were unsure about the particulars of the arrest. Clarity on the matter was provided through a social media post about the arrest.
Harold Varner III was detained by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Thursday the 28th of December. News of his arrest led to speculation about whether he had been driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or prescription medication. However, it was confirmed that he was not sober due to substance impairment while driving. According to a tweet by NUCLR GOLF, it was confirmed that Varner had been driving whilst drunk, exceeding the legal limit.
Continuing with the story, it was revealed in court documents that his breath test showed a blood alcohol content of 0.16. The legal limit is 0.08, which means Varner’s level was double the legal limit. This development has left many speculating about his future following these unfortunate events.
Harold Varner III’s arrest led to a bond amount of $500 being set, which he was able to pay on the same night. However, he is due to attend a court hearing, which is expected to take place on January 19th, 2024. It is worth noting that when Tiger Woods faced a similar DUI charge in 2017, he was given probation for a year, fined $250, required to attend a DUI school, made to complete 20 hours of community service and required to attend a workshop.
Varner is likely facing similar consequences as he starts the new year charged with DWI. He is likely hoping to move past this and focus on his new association with Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces GC in the 2024 LIV Golf season. Many people are likely to be closely monitoring developments in the case, which has drawn comparisons to Tiger Woods’ DUI situation.
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