Golf Cart Controversy Is Latest for Simpson
O.J. Simpson found himself embroiled in another controversy Friday as L.A. City Councilman Richard Alarcon dueled with city parks officials over whether the former football star had received “special favors” while playing at Hansen Dam Golf Course.
Alarcon alleges that the municipal course provided Simpson with an extra golf cart, free of charge, on two occasions so that his bodyguard could follow along to shoo away autograph hounds.
The controversy began last week when Alarcon saw Simpson on the golf course at Hansen Dam in Pacoima and mentioned it to Jim Andervich of the parks department.
According to Alarcon, Andervich said Simpson’s bodyguard was “provided” with a free cart, which normally rents for $20 from a private concessionaire, who gives a portion of the money to the city. But parks officials insist that Simpson paid the fee.
Alarcon called on the department to investigate the matter. Parks officials promise a full report Monday.
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