Glover’s wife charged with domestic violence
PONTE VEDRA BEACH — The wife of former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover is facing a domestic violence charge stemming from an altercation with Glover and his mother after he missed the 54-hole cut at The Players Championship.
Krista Glover was arrested Saturday night and taken to the St. John’s County Jail. She was released the next day after posting $2,500 in bonds.
She faces a May 31 court date on misdemeanor charges of domestic violence battery and resisting arrest without violence.
According to the offense report, Glover and his wife were having an altercation after the third round of The Players Championship, where Glover shot 78. The report said that when his mother, Hershey Glover, tried to intervene, Krista Glover began attacking her.
The arresting officer noticed cuts and blood on the arms and clothing of Glover’s mother. Hershey Glover also told the deputy she had been hit in the chest.
Glover confirmed on Twitter there was an altercation.
“Everyone is fine,” Glover said. “Regrettably, although Krista was charged, we are comfortable that the judicial system is able to address what actually happened and Krista will be cleared in this private matter.”
The sheriff’s report said Glover’s mother declined to pursue charges.
The report said Glover told the deputy his wife often starts arguments with him after he plays poorly.
According to the report, Glover’s wife resisted being placed in the back seat of a patrol car and damaged the door by repeatedly kicking it.
Glover and his wife have two children, a daughter who turned 5 on Monday and a 2-year-old son.
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