An errant golf ball is just another name for an accident by a golfer that certainly had no intention of striking a home. A home on a golf course is an accident waiting to happen. Case law has shown time and time again that the accident caused by the errant ball is unfortunate for the home owner but, the golfer can not be held responsible. Now of course we will never get all to agree with the decision made by the judges but, the precedent has been set many times. On the other hand, if those of you that feel uncomfortable with the decision, then by all means pay for the damage. It seems to me that it has nothing to do with honor or comparisons to auto accidents or any other events that have nothing to do with golf. The courts have simply given us choices.
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