Tree Modification on Golf Course property
 

My Wife and I purchased a home on the golf course with golf course and water views.
Unfortunately, there is a huge Magnolia tree that blocks a major portion. We are planning to build a pool and as much as I love trees and nature this tree needs to be addressed. I was planning on trimming or transplanting the tree but did not realize it was on the golf course property line. Has anyone encountered this type of scenario? And what results if any? Naysayers need not respond. I have seen all the jokes and negativity before on this site and it is disappointing. Loving the Villages Life in The Friendliest hometown in America. Sincerely appreciate your advice.

I would start by going to the pro at the golf course. He may not be able to make the decision to trim the tree but could influence the decision maker to be a good neighbor.

Even if the trunk of a tree is not on your property, you are allowed to trim tree branches that overhang your property in such a way that the trimming does not adversely impact the tree’s health.

Does an arborist have to be involved in the trimming?

If the tree is on golf course property as you say, you will need to contact the Developer’s Agent who is the legal Owner (I would start with golf course Management) because the tree is not on your property. It could be difficult because the Developer may not want to set a precedent.

I play golf and see such trees obviously blocking views from a house quite frequently here in TV. Twice we built and lived on golf courses (once in TV) but our views were never obscured by trees. Your situation is a bit different as the tree was already there when you purchased your house.

Tree Frog landscaping may be able to help (or guide) you in this situation. I agree with many of the previous comments, I would be very careful about ANY trimming of the tree. Once you have contacted the developer or their agent, you may offer alternatives, like 2 trees to replace one and planted to give you a view and work with the layout of the golf course. I would also makes plans for the possible situation where you are denied all access to the tree.

Not if it's just random branches that don't impact the tree's health, no. But it might be a good idea to contact an arborist to determine whether or not the branches you want to trim, would or wouldn't impact the tree's health.

That's what I'd do. Pay an arborist for his professional assessment and recommendations. If they allow just pruning and general trimming on branches that hang over your property, then proceed. If it involves anything more than that, then you'd need to get in touch with the property owner of the tree (if it's executive, then amenity authority. If it's country club, then The Villages developer).

If it was hanging over my property I’d just cut it off at property line.

Trees on over hanging
 

We live on the golf course and the golf course management have been to great to work with.They have allowed trimming.Our neighbors had a Magnolia Tree blocking their view of the golf course and the course management allowed them at their expense to remove the tree and have the stump ground up.Good luck

Magnolias are very messy, the last tree I'd ever plant.

Usually an improvement to take them out.

Care to share which golf course?

And what part of the golf course.

Trees shading putting greens are often not desirable (at least in the northeast trees shade grass on greens and roots get under greens)
So golf course management may be oaky with you taking down the tree - need to ask.

There are some trees that have been planted to prevent the hooks and slices from hitting the homes. If this is one of those trees I would be surprised if the golf gods will allow its removal.

Be careful
 

My neighbor had a large magnolia tree cut down since it was blocking views of the golf course. Shortly thereafter she was required to pay the golf course management for planting a new large magnolia tree in the same location. You should check with golf course management before even trimming the tree.

Have had similar situation. Villages golf management will tell you can trim anything that overhangs your property. That's it. Trust me, they will not remove the tree just because it blocks your view.