Golf isn’t generally considered a very dangerous sport. In fact, it can be pretty darn leisurely. Golfers love to hit the greens on a beautiful day and enjoy time socializing, maybe doing a little business, and sinking a putt or two. Some of the most beautiful golf courses in the United States are in the South. The weather is perfect for year-round golfing, and many head that way for vacation, so it’s a win/win. The South is also home to some animals that you really don’t want to bug, like gators. A dad and his son were playing golf at St. Petersburg Country Club when they saw a huge alligator. They decided to stay in their cart, but not before capturing a pretty amazing video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lynn Anderson Essick (@lynnandersonessick) The Alligator is Famous at the Golf Course The video went viral on Instagram, and for good reason: the golf course alligator is positively gigantic. “This big guy is very intimidating!! I’ve seen him before on the course resting by the water and you definitely don’t want to hit your ball in his direction. It’s currently breeding season and he is out and about looking for a girlfriend, the video’s caption reads. Seeing the alligator on the golf course stunned some people. “I literally cannot process that this is just a thing that happens in Florida,” a comment reads. “Omg I wouldn’t be watching and filming, so scary,” someone else added. And this apparently wasn’t just a one-time thing. St. Petersburg Country Club entered the chat and introduced the world to Gary. “Just remember SPCC that we knew Gary before the fame. Ever since SPORTS CENTER noticed him, Gary’s been different. He used to focus on golfers at hole 7…now he’s only focused on brand partnerships,” the country club joked. “Looks like Gary’s going to need a bigger pond.” This story’s featured image can be found here