[lesbunning]

Its not a question of who was there first. The question is whether you can use your land in a manner that creates a nuisance for a neighbouring property owner. Usually the liability rests with the golf course owner but in many cases the golf course is built first and the golf course owner then sells lots to homebuilders. There is usually a covenant in the sale of the lots that prevents the golf course owner being liable for damages by errant golf balls.