Jailed, fired, banned: Phoenix Open attendee in viral video hurls slurs, Nazi symbolism

A man who was banned from the Phoenix Open after being caught on video calling for violence against Mexicans, displaying neo-Nazi symbols, and using racial slurs, was arrested on suspicion of trespassing, according to Scottsdale police.

Brandtbert J. Brudenell, 19, was arrested Thursday evening at TPC Scottsdale and booked on suspicion of criminal trespassing, refusing to provide his name truthfully, and underage alcohol consumption, Scottsdale police told The Arizona Republic. According to police, Brudenell was found walking near the 2nd hole after the course had closed and refused to leave. Security personnel reported that he attempted to flee from them before officers arrived.

Police told The Arizona Republic that Brudenell is the man seen in a viral video filmed at the Phoenix Open, where he talks about his belief that Mexicans at the border should have their throats “sliced,” shortly after saying “Heil Hitler” and appearing to mimic white supremacist rhetoric…

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