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Originally Posted by EdFNJ
Nope. Not even close. No waythat can be considered a GOLF COURSE. Maybe an access "road/trail/driveway or whatever" but thanks for the suggestion.  If this topic annoys you there is always the dog pee topic.  |
Ed, while I generally agree with you on many topics, we differ here.
You are being very strict in your definition of golf COURSE, to be just the grass golfing surface, it appears.
FWIW, the vehicle code from my prior state defines the roadway as the entire width of the driving surface, from the center of the road (double yellows) past the shoulder, over the curb, across the sidewalk, across any median grass and ALLLLL the way to the absolute furthest edge of the right-of-way. ALL of that is within the definition of "Roadway," not just the driving surface lanes.
The beach is not just the exact point where the ocean meets the sand and air. It is generally considered to include the water, the sand, the bike path, the concession stand, the pathways, the parking lot, etc.
A country club is not just the area under roof, it is reasonably believed to include the entire property including all facilities, parking areas, driveways, easements, etc.
The examples, while not directly germane, show it is not unreasonable to assume that ALLL areas within the golf course perimeter, are indeed, "Golf course."
Additionally, FWIW, trespass is generally a law consisting of two elements: 1) Being in a place where you have no right to be, and; 2) Being asked/told/directed/advised to leave and refusing to do so. While no cop would ever arrest for trespass unless you refused repeated and escalated directives to remove yourself, an entity could have you "arrested" (detained and cited and then released upon that written promise to appear) as a private person's arrest. You have clearly violated Element 1, and admitted to Element 2. Yes, it would likely be found that you are henceforth actually trespassing.
I don't have a dog in the fight, but as an objective observer, I think yours has lost.