Rudy Giuliani's Son Sues Duke After Getting Kicked Off Golf Team

DURHAM, N.C. — The son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is suing Duke University, claiming he was wrongfully kicked off the golf team.

Andrew Giuliani claims he was dismissed without cause from the golf team earlier this year because coach O.D. Vincent III wanted to cut the team of 13 players by about half. The lawsuit claims the coach has interferred with Giuliani's efforts toward becoming a professional golfer.

Duke University spokesman Keith Lawrence said Thursday the university was discussing the lawsuit but didn't have an immediate comment.

The 198-page lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court by Durham attorney Robert Ekstrand. Ekstrand did not immediately return a message for comment.

Comments

[dukeitout]

My superior sources say you look like you're chopping wood when you swing. Every putt you hit goes 15 feet regardless of the distance you are from the hole. Athleticism is often inherited so I assume your dad did well to pursue mentally challenging activities. Have you considered bridge. A good bridge columnist is rare. Or chess? Some think that's a sport. You apparantly feel the justice system can remedy everything. If it can stop that flailing you call a swing, we truly do have a marvelous system.

[bikerdude]

I think soldiering is just the thing for someone like sonofrudy....Let him get rid of some of those aggressive tendencies and perhaps while he's in a foxhole or humvee about to be attacked, he can get some religion...Foxhole prayers are the way a lot of people got into that practice and picked up a little humility.

[grailknight]

Since when are college golf programs the farm system of the PGA? Maybe Andrew should just pay his greens fees and join the PGA tour. That would make him a pro.

[dukeitout]

I've seen your swing kid. You look like you're chopping wood. Every putt you hit goes 15 feet regardless of the distance you are from the hole. Athleticism is often inherited so I assume your dad did well to pursue mentally challenging activities. Have you considered bridge. A good bridge columnist is rare. Or chess? Some think that's a sport. You apparantly feel the justice system can remedy everything. If it can stop that flailing you call a swing, we truly do have a marvelous system.

[NorthWoodsVoice]

If you can't make the top six on your college team, how do you expect to make it as a pro? Besides, he should give up golf to show respect for the troops, like Dubya done!

Just another whining pup of an arrogant Pop. Imagine suing the coach 'cause you can't make the cut. Way to broadcast your lack of talent. Dope.

[NorthWoodsVoice]

"Spaulding, get your foot off the boat!"

[Woodn88s]

Thanks for the belly laugh

[NorthWoodsVoice]

You're welcome! Can't help thinking of that scene any time I hear about some obnoxious spoiled brat.

[KarenM]

Last I heard, the little brat was not supporting his father during the primary. They are estranged, are they not?

Maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt?

[BlueZoo]

Uh...and the purpose of going to college these days is to learn how to golf? PLEASE! Throw this case out along with this rich spoiled brat!

[hopeless277]

Service to country through golf. Going to college to get a golf degree? Funny, he doesn't look like Rudy at all. He looks more like Bernie Karik(sp?). Maybe they got their nights in the 9/11 apartment mixed up.

[robertlockwoodmills]

How is he doing in his classes?

[BlueZoo]

Uh...and you go to college these days to learn how to golf? PLEASE! This case should be thrown out along with this rich brat!

[Azmom]

Shocking ,a spoiled brat like his father.

[Donnat]

What a whiner.

[bsgunn]

waaaaaa I got pick last for kick ball!

[Axolotl]

dbag like his pop

[jeffp26]

Were I the coach I'd kick him off the team for being related to Rudy. Sue me. Who cares about this little brat?