[golf2140]

Originally Posted by cabo35

Last year, my wife and I were returning from playing Bonifay. We were northbound on Morse riding alongside the ninth hole of Havana's Kenya. An errant golf ball from the tee slammed into the windshield of our golf cart, dead center drivers side, shattering it. It was like getting hit with a pumpkin ball from a shotgun. I drove on the path close to the tee where the foursome was speechless. The guilty golfer was obvious and apologized. It was apparent he fully expected an angry rant. I told him he needed to work on his hook and that it might be the result of an inside out swing path. I wished them a good round and drove home. What I didn't mention is that I've actually hooked one there myself.

I accept the fact the accident was unintentional. That sounds redundant. I guess I could have made an issue but it's not my style. We replaced the fold down windshield and keep it up.

The one valuable lesson learned from my experience is to DRIVE YOUR CARTS WITH THE WINDSHIELD UP. That golf ball had the velocity of a missile fired from a weapon and in my opinion could have been fatal if not for the windshield.

I hope this unsolicited safety tip prevents someone from sustaining serious injury.

Have fun, play safe.

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