Fan explains why he threw hot dog at Tiger Woods

Fan explains why he threw hot dog at Tiger Woods

Published Oct. 12, 2011 9:58 p.m. ET

A man arrested for throwing a hot dog at Tiger Woods during a tournament says he wanted to do something ''courageous and epic.''

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/qkCOmd ) that Brandon Kelly said he got the idea after watching the movie ''Drive,'' about a stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver.

The Santa Clara Sheriff's Office on Wednesday confirmed to The Associated Press that the 31-year-old Kelly threw the food at Woods.

Kelly was arrested for disturbing the peace on Sunday after yelling Woods' name and tossing a hot dog in his direction during the Frys.com Open in San Martin.

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Woods backed off his birdie putt during the disturbance and ended up missing.

Sgt. Jose Cardoza told the newspaper that the offense would likely result in a fine and community service.

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Information from: The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, http://www.pressdemocrat.com

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