NEW ANGLE REVEALS EVEN MORE OF NICK TARNASKY’S LEGENDARY GOLF COURSE BRAWL — “BANG! BANG! BANG!” NOW IMMORTALIZED FROM MULTIPLE VANTAGE POINTS

It was already the most viral golf course beatdown of the year — maybe even the most memorable since Happy Gilmore swung a club at Bob Barker — but now it’s officially become internet legend. A new video has surfaced showing former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky’s now-iconic golf course fight from a different angle, offering a clearer view of how one drunk man’s poor decision turned into a moment that lit up every corner of the internet.

Let’s get one thing straight from the jump: we’re not here to glorify violence. But the viral energy behind this moment has transcended the usual internet scuffle and reached a level of pop culture absurdity that’s hard to ignore — all thanks to Tarnasky’s now-legendary “Bang! Bang! Bang!” battle cry mid-brawl.

Nick Tarnasky (Photos via Instagram)

And yes — the new video proves it wasn’t a fluke.

The Setup: Booze, Bravado, and a Man Who Didn’t Know Who He Was Dealing With

It all started on a sunny day at a quiet Alberta golf course — well, quiet until two intoxicated players ahead of Nick Tarnasky’s group decided to get mouthy.

The men were clearly inebriated, swinging slowly, slurring their words, and responding to polite calls to speed up play with escalating belligerence. Tarnasky, to his credit, tried to avoid the conflict, urging calm and attempting to focus on the game. But the drunken duo had other ideas.

As the original viral video showed, one of the men removed his sunglasses and gloves like he was stepping into the UFC, then charged Tarnasky full-speed, only to be judo-tossed into a nearby pond like a bad extra in a Jackie Chan movie.

That’s when the fists — and the now-infamous “Bang! Bang! Bang!” chant — started flying.

The New Angle: A Different View of Total Domination

Now, thanks to the 2025 rule of “every moment is recorded six times”, a new video has surfaced from another golfer’s phone. While the camera work leaves a lot to be desired (seriously, was this guy recording with a potato?), the angle does catch something the first video didn’t: Tarnasky’s quick defensive shuffle and technique before tossing his opponent into the drink.

It’s clear from the new clip that Tarnasky never struck first. He waited, sidestepped, and used his opponent’s momentum against him — a textbook move that could be taught in any MMA or jiu-jitsu class. The moment the attacker resurfaced from the pond and lunged again, Tarnasky delivered three clean, closed-fist shots, punctuated with each devastating “Bang!” echoing across the fairway like a sports movie climax.

It was brutal. It was poetic. It was… pure internet gold.

“Bang! Bang! Bang!” Becomes a Viral Phenomenon

What made this moment more than just another fight video was the unexpected comedy and timing of Tarnasky’s commentary. As he landed his shots, he literally narrated them in real time — something most fighters are too focused or winded to do. Each “Bang!” landed like a punchline.

Fans online quickly turned the phrase into an instant viral meme, comparing it to NBA broadcaster Mike Breen’s famous call of clutch three-pointers — except, instead of Steph Curry pulling up from 35 feet, it was Nick Tarnasky pulling a man out of a pond and hitting him with a right hook.

Now, “Bang! Bang! Bang!” is everywhere — on TikToks, shirts, even fantasy football team names.

“Mike Breen and Nick Tarnasky now have the most iconic ‘BANGs’ in sports history,” one tweet joked, garnering over 250,000 likes.

Another wrote:

“This man threw a dude into a pond, punched him three times, and turned it into a catchphrase. Somebody sign him to WWE right now.”

No Charges (For Now) — But Not Totally Off the Hook

While the brawl was as viral as it gets, local authorities in Alberta have confirmed that no charges are being filed against Tarnasky — at least, not yet.

A police spokesperson said that while they are “aware of the footage,” no victim has come forward to file an official complaint. In other words, unless Pond Man sobers up and decides to press charges, Tarnasky won’t be facing legal consequences.

But that doesn’t mean the whole situation is behind him.

Tarnasky currently serves as a coach for a youth hockey team, and the organization has announced that they are conducting an internal review. While the incident occurred during his personal time and involved clear self-defense, the optics of a youth coach being in a viral fistfight — no matter how funny or justified — isn’t ideal for an organization built around mentorship.

Still, early fan reaction is largely supportive. Many argue that Tarnasky did everything right under pressure — restrained himself, acted only when attacked, and stopped short of doing serious harm.

The Internet’s Verdict: “Legend.”

In the span of a few days, Nick Tarnasky has gone from retired hockey player to full-blown meme legend.

And while most viral moments fade after a few hours, this one has staying power — thanks to the perfect combination of absurdity, comedy, timing, and a three-word catchphrase that no one saw coming.

He defended himself, dropped a chant, and unintentionally created one of the most iconic sports moments of the year — and it didn’t even happen during a game.

In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable and over-produced, Tarnasky gave the internet a pure, unscripted moment of ridiculousness. A man tried to fight a professional enforcer in golf shorts, got tossed into a pond, and then ate punches to the tune of “Bang! Bang! Bang!”

What more could you ask for?

Final Thought: Golf Will Never Be the Same

Thanks to Nick Tarnasky, the next time someone says “keep pace” on the course, they might think twice before replying with attitude — because you never know who’s lining up behind you.

And if you ever find yourself in a confrontation on the 9th hole?

Just remember: don’t bring pond water to a hockey fight.

Bang. Bang. Bang.