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Daytona Beach Golf Club Fires Pro Over Misconduct Claims

1/28/2026

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Daytona Beach Golf Club found Head Golf Professional Brian Stackpole and Assistant Golf Pro Leonard Morrow improperly accepted payments for lessons.
Stackpole was fired on January 16, 2026.
Golf Course Manager Brian Jaquet was suspended for five days.
Stan Bartus, a former employee, alleged misconduct including age discrimination and a hostile work environment.
The investigation found no age discrimination and Stackpole created a toxic workplace, leading to oversight changes and employee discounts.

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Daytona Beach Golf Club found Head Golf Professional Brian Stackpole and Assistant Golf Pro Leonard Morrow improperly accepted payments for lessons.
Stackpole was fired on January 16, 2026.
Golf Course Manager Brian Jaquet was suspended for five days.
Stan Bartus, a former employee, alleged misconduct including age discrimination and a hostile work environment.
The investigation found no age discrimination and Stackpole created a toxic workplace, leading to oversight changes and employee discounts.