Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Golf Ball Breaks Window
I'm honestly not sure what I would do. It hasn't happened to me yet and I hope it never does. But I see a lot of posts saying, legalities aside, the golfer should take responsibility for their actions. I can't help but think....the homeowner has taken an action in deciding to buy on the golf course. Where is the responsibility for that action?
Some in the golfer-should-take-responsibility-for-their-action crowd sound a bit holier-than-thou to me. I just don't think it's clear-cut enough to look down on those who would play on and leave it to the homeowner. |
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ˌīdēˈäləjē,ˌidēˈäləjē/Submit noun 1. a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy. "the ideology of republicanism" synonyms: beliefs, ideas, ideals, principles, ethics, morals; More the ideas and manner of thinking characteristic of a group, social class, or individual. Spot on, GG. |
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I would pay for the damages I caused, as "it is the right thing to do".
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I don't go on their property but get my ball retriever out and use that to get my ball from their yard. I also use it to get my ball out of traps that I don't want to play from. Then I don't have to rake.....
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Hooray for this comment. You are the kind of person I could be friends with!
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I don't envy the golf course lot owners. Why should I? I don't like being told what I feel, what I think or being told I'm an unfit parent. I really would like to own a lot that overlooks a pond. I enjoy watching and taking pictures of water birds. That's not envy either. I wish I was a better golfer too. Is that envy? As far as do unto others,,,,I would never impose my values on anyone or tell anyone else they are unfit to be a parent. I don't want that done to me either. I should let this go. I usually avoid confrontation. But stealing someone's golf bag is wrong as is not paying for a dented car door but somehow I'm lumped in with those people too. What if you broke a glass at a restaurant? I wouldn't pay for that either. But that doesn't mean I would steal a glass. And if I knocked over someones drink, I would apologize and buy them a drink. |
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Maybe it does seem holier than thou, but my view is colored by having lived in Golf Course communities for over 40 years, but the ones we lived in were on ONE golf course. Members dined and drank at one club house and we were in numerous golf groups and leagues so if you broke a window you were with people who would know you and know the homeowner and know a lot of folks in the community who golfed. You were made. Period and amen and there was no getting around it. Plus we were always taught that golfers acted like ladies and gentlemen. There was a time like that and many did. A window pane generally is not going to cost a LOT, but in my view it is the right thing to do. If you broke it, you bought it.
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Well said. Golf is a sport based on honor and integrity.
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This is the type of post that brings holier-than-thou to mind...the strong implication that those who would walk on have no honor and integrity. I take great exception to that. |
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I wonder how the members of a golf group would react if one of their members broke a window and just kept walking. Personally, I would never play with that person again. Sometimes, you just have to do the right thing and "man up". |
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From the people who feel "You broke it, now pay for it". To the opposite viewpoint ... "People who live on golf courses need to accept that there will be hit-and-run golfers". I agree with you Sandtrap, that sometimes you just have to do the right thing and man up. It just seems wrong to think that someone can break a window, take no responsibility, and happily continue playing golf. And that is not a "holier-than-thou" statement.
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Golf Ball Breaks Window
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But "never play with that person again"? Really?!? If you were playing in a group when such an unfortunate event took place, would you call off the rest of the round? I don't think so. After whatever action you deem appropriate...writing a check, leaving a business card, whatever...I think it's a pretty safe bet you'd continue playing. Does that mean your group-mates should never play with you again? Quote:
I find it hard to argue with this simple statement. I even have a little problem with the use of the word 'accident' to describe this occurrence. To me an accident is something that can be avoided. |
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