[Village Kid 2]

Yesterday a golfer on the 16th hole of the Orange Blossom Country Club course shanked a ball out of a large hole and broke my neighbor's dining room window. One would think he would knock on the door and apologize and offer to pay for a replacement window.

Here's what happened. When the homeowner went out and inquired, the golfer would not even admit doing it, even though he was the only golfer in close proximity. Then he told the homeowner that anyone living on a golf course assumes the risk of damage to their property. He never would give his name.

The homeowner went to the pro shop and got the names of the foursome and then the culpable person's name and filed a police report. Fortunately, the golfer's wife, when told about this, called the homeowner and offered to call her insurance company to cover the damage. It was a double pane window and the cost will probably be around $200.

My question is, are golfer's responsible for damage to homes when playing on the courses?
If damage is done and no one sees who does it, does the course owner or TV have any responsibility to the homeowner? Anyone with experience with this?

VK2