[TheVillageChicken]

Q. How do you keep a bunch of old folks busy?
A. Give them a hypothetical situation to argue over.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

Q. How do you keep a bunch of old folks busy?
A. Give them a hypothetical situation to argue over.

So true. I could help by giving my view so no discussion would be needed. LOL

[TheCollierCpl]

Originally Posted by e-flyer

On courses along a busy road, if someone hooks or slices a drive and it hits a car, is the golfer or the car owner liable? I would think the golfer, but I'm not familiar with the laws. I actually saw this happen first hand last week. A terrible hook on par three from one of the folks we were paired with that went though some trees, we saw it bounce on 466 at the intersection of BV, lucky for him it didn't hit a stopped or moving car.

There is what is called "assumed risk". This is generally present when you buy a golf course home. (you know there is risk and accept it). There is ot assumed risk of being hit by a golf ball when traveling along a highway.

For the most part, golf purses carry insurance that protects homeowners from a higher level of damage. Many golf course homes have waivers, or limited waivers in their contracts. I don't know how it is in TV.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

Q. How do you keep a bunch of old folks busy?
A. Give them a hypothetical situation to argue over.

Chicken, you are a great deal more intelligent than you look.

[LAshby50]

When I lived on a course in Minnesota I have a zero deductible glass waiver for the house much like you have for a car. But I still had to repair stucco chips where golf balls hit them. I knew it went with the territory. One of our neighbors had the same window broken 13 times. We were not allowed to put up nets due to neighborhood rules. I knew when I came to The Villages I had enough of living on a golf course since I spend enough time playing. I have never broken anything on anyone's house but have left my business card a couple times when I hit the side of the house. Our club had a rule that was never enforced that you and your guests (meaning you) are responsible for any damage done to neighboring properties. We found out that rule had no teeth. Even if the club knew who did it they said there is nothing they can do.

[murray607]

I saw this on the Golf Channel website today............scary

Reno Man Gets Probation for Golf Course Shooting | Golf Channel

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by TheCollierCpl

There is what is called "assumed risk". This is generally present when you buy a golf course home. (you know there is risk and accept it). There is ot assumed risk of being hit by a golf ball when traveling along a highway.

For the most part, golf purses carry insurance that protects homeowners from a higher level of damage. Many golf course homes have waivers, or limited waivers in their contracts. I don't know how it is in TV.

What does this mean, golf purses?

[mulligan]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What does this mean, golf purses?

It means his auto-correct is working.

[murray607]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What does this mean, golf purses?

Sporrans, as worn on Scottish Golf Links. Kilts are optional

[ronsroni]

If IF'S and BUT'S were
pots and pans,
the world would be a kitchen.

PLAYING THROUGH........

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ronsroni

If IF'S and BUT'S were
pots and pans,
the world would be a kitchen.

PLAYING THROUGH........

I can't help it, Roni. I just love you.


ANYONE FOUND HER JACKET WITH HER GLASSES??????????

[RErmer]

We live on a course, and welcome golfers to retrieve their balls (though not hit from our yard - it is OB!). I want to find one of those signs that says "Please feel free to retrieve your ball". Seems to me if you buy on a golf course you should know what you're signing up for!

[CRTAYLORISNOW@GMAIL.COM]

We live on a championship course and understand that golf balls vs. window panes are the trade off for the privacy and views that the course offers us. Yesterday, we had a golf ball come through our window from players out in a late evening rain storm. We watched the two players take off like a bolt of lightning struck. They made no attempt to even make eye contact with us or even look at the house for damage and sped quickly away toward the Bonifay Club House. The second player didn't even take his shot and neither one played the hole.
We understand that the financial responsibilities for repairs is our burden, but the person who damages the property also has a responsibility to notify the homeowner in some way. If you are too embarrassed, have the ambassador tell the homeowner! I hate to think of all the water damage we would have had if we were away. A little common courtesy(and common sense) goes a long way.

[Chellybean]

it is unfortunate there are so many confused people here and Golfnut is the most confused.
the golfer is 100% responsible for damage and retrieving a ball is trespassing.
there are no rules or by laws that say if you live on a course you assume the liability.
And now just the Moral issue alone should be enough to fess up.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

it is unfortunate there are so many confused people here and Golfnut is the most confused.
the golfer is 100% responsible for damage and retrieving a ball is trespassing.
there are no rules or by laws that say if you live on a course you assume the liability.
And now just the Moral issue alone should be enough to fess up.

You are presenting opinions as facts. Here are some facts presented as facts.

Under Florida Statute, it is only trespassing if the property is fenced or posted, or the person entering the property is verbally told to leave by the owner or the owners authorized agent and refuses to do so. As to responsibility for damages, the golfer is legally responsible only if there were reckless or intentional misconduct. As for negligence, the courts have almost always ruled for the golfer under the doctrine of "assumption of risk."

I do agree with your last sentence.