When it comes to enjoying a peaceful day off, there's nothing more relaxing than sitting down in your own home.

That's exactly what Andrew (whose name has been changed to protect his privacy) was doing when sudden chaos ensued—two golf balls smashed through his living room window.

When the homeowner had the damage repaired, he was shocked to learn that the cost would amount to $400. This is a cost he hadn’t included in his budget.

In anger, Andrew posted a note along with the balls in a common area of the nearby golf course, demanding the offender reimburse him for the repair.

Andrew posted a note demanding reimbursement for the repair of his window. Credit: Facebook

'If this is your golf ball, you owe me $400 for a broken window. Please do the right thing and text me,' his note read.

In this case, one would expect more sympathy and solidarity with the plight of an aggrieved homeowner.

Unfortunately for Andrew, this ‘passive-aggressive’ note was instead met with ridicule from people who saw the photo of the note online. Many slammed him for buying a house next to a golf course in the first place.

'If you live on a golf course, it's your fault,' one user pointed out. 'Good luck with getting someone to confess.'

'This is why your home is cheaper than it would be on any other land—living near a golf course is a liability,' another person wrote.

‘Your anger is misplaced—if you're having such a big problem, just board up your windows for protection,’ a third person recommended.

'Live on a golf course, and you get to collect golf balls. It's your fault for not having better insurance,' someone said.

Other social media users suggested that Andrew take the issue with the golf course.

‘I would never play with a range ball, and I still wouldn't be fixing the window—that's what insurance is for. And if he's still not happy, he can take it up with the course. The only person this is not an issue to is the guy who hit the ball,' one person said.

While another claimed, ‘Yep, anyone so cheap as to play with a stolen range ball definitely isn't going to be paying to fix your window.'

But sadly, even home insurance in Andrew’s case might be a lost cause, as explained by an alleged insurance professional.

‘Any insurer would tell the homeowner to go pound sand because they assumed the risk of their house being pelted with golf balls when they bought a house next to a golf course. There's no liability on the part of the course or the golfer,' he explained.

Key Takeaways

• A homeowner who lives near a golf course was frustrated after two golf balls broke his window, causing damages worth $400.
  
• He left a note along with the balls on the golf course, demanding the culprit to reimburse him for the repair cost.
  
• Many people online argued that it was the homeowner's fault for living next to a golf course and lacking insurance coverage for such incidents.
  
• People suggested that the homeowner take up the matter with the golf course, especially as the offensive balls appeared to be range balls, which are typically not used by regular golfers.
  

What’s your take on this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Observer]

If l read that message correctly, the golf balls will be going through the window in around 11 days time
Is he looking at getting hold of $400 in advance?

 

[Loubeauxarts]

If l read that message correctly, the golf balls will be going through the window in around 11 days time
Is he looking at getting hold of $400 in advance?

Spooky

 

[Catherines]

If l read that message correctly, the golf balls will be going through the window in around 11 days time
Is he looking at getting hold of $400 in advance?

I believe that date might have been written in the American way - ie. month first, then date then year. And normally most house insurance policies have an excess payment required to be made before claim on any repairs are even started.

 

[Veggiepatch]

If l read that message correctly, the golf balls will be going through the window in around 11 days time
Is he looking at getting hold of $400 in advance?

Goes to prove time travel DOES exist....

 

[magpie1]

well you can either live inside your house all day long, but stay away from windows from dawn till dusk, or you can just sell up and move....easy....... FOUR !!

 

[Observer]

I believe that date might have been written in the American way - ie. month first, then date then year. And normally most house insurance policies have an excess payment required to be made before claim on any repairs are even started.

Yes, you might be right

 

[jenrobb]

Some clubs have large wire fences to protect home owners along boundaries

 

[grannyjenn]

Some clubs have large wire fences to protect home owners along boundaries

That's what I was thinking. The club ought to come to the party for half the cost at least.

 

[Keswickian]

At my golf club, I believe that the club's insurance covers damage to neighbouring property for members and their guests.
Non-members are liable for any damage - if you can identify them.

 

[Jest]

When it comes to enjoying a peaceful day off, there's nothing more relaxing than sitting down in your own home.

That's exactly what Andrew (whose name has been changed to protect his privacy) was doing when sudden chaos ensued—two golf balls smashed through his living room window.

When the homeowner had the damage repaired, he was shocked to learn that the cost would amount to $400. This is a cost he hadn’t included in his budget.

In anger, Andrew posted a note along with the balls in a common area of the nearby golf course, demanding the offender reimburse him for the repair.

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Andrew posted a note demanding reimbursement for the repair of his window. Credit: Facebook

'If this is your golf ball, you owe me $400 for a broken window. Please do the right thing and text me,' his note read.

In this case, one would expect more sympathy and solidarity with the plight of an aggrieved homeowner.

Unfortunately for Andrew, this ‘passive-aggressive’ note was instead met with ridicule from people who saw the photo of the note online. Many slammed him for buying a house next to a golf course in the first place.

'If you live on a golf course, it's your fault,' one user pointed out. 'Good luck with getting someone to confess.'

'This is why your home is cheaper than it would be on any other land—living near a golf course is a liability,' another person wrote.

‘Your anger is misplaced—if you're having such a big problem, just board up your windows for protection,’ a third person recommended.

'Live on a golf course, and you get to collect golf balls. It's your fault for not having better insurance,' someone said.

Other social media users suggested that Andrew take the issue with the golf course.

‘I would never play with a range ball, and I still wouldn't be fixing the window—that's what insurance is for. And if he's still not happy, he can take it up with the course. The only person this is not an issue to is the guy who hit the ball,' one person said.

While another claimed, ‘Yep, anyone so cheap as to play with a stolen range ball definitely isn't going to be paying to fix your window.'

But sadly, even home insurance in Andrew’s case might be a lost cause, as explained by an alleged insurance professional.

‘Any insurer would tell the homeowner to go pound sand because they assumed the risk of their house being pelted with golf balls when they bought a house next to a golf course. There's no liability on the part of the course or the golfer,' he explained.

Key Takeaways

• A homeowner who lives near a golf course was frustrated after two golf balls broke his window, causing damages worth $400.
• He left a note along with the balls on the golf course, demanding the culprit to reimburse him for the repair cost.
• Many people online argued that it was the homeowner's fault for living next to a golf course and lacking insurance coverage for such incidents.
• People suggested that the homeowner take up the matter with the golf course, especially as the offensive balls appeared to be range balls, which are typically not used by regular golfers.

What’s your take on this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

tough titties. watch where you buy next.

 

[Shane/#]

When it comes to enjoying a peaceful day off, there's nothing more relaxing than sitting down in your own home.

That's exactly what Andrew (whose name has been changed to protect his privacy) was doing when sudden chaos ensued—two golf balls smashed through his living room window.

When the homeowner had the damage repaired, he was shocked to learn that the cost would amount to $400. This is a cost he hadn’t included in his budget.

In anger, Andrew posted a note along with the balls in a common area of the nearby golf course, demanding the offender reimburse him for the repair.

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Andrew posted a note demanding reimbursement for the repair of his window. Credit: Facebook

'If this is your golf ball, you owe me $400 for a broken window. Please do the right thing and text me,' his note read.

In this case, one would expect more sympathy and solidarity with the plight of an aggrieved homeowner.

Unfortunately for Andrew, this ‘passive-aggressive’ note was instead met with ridicule from people who saw the photo of the note online. Many slammed him for buying a house next to a golf course in the first place.

'If you live on a golf course, it's your fault,' one user pointed out. 'Good luck with getting someone to confess.'

'This is why your home is cheaper than it would be on any other land—living near a golf course is a liability,' another person wrote.

‘Your anger is misplaced—if you're having such a big problem, just board up your windows for protection,’ a third person recommended.

'Live on a golf course, and you get to collect golf balls. It's your fault for not having better insurance,' someone said.

Other social media users suggested that Andrew take the issue with the golf course.

‘I would never play with a range ball, and I still wouldn't be fixing the window—that's what insurance is for. And if he's still not happy, he can take it up with the course. The only person this is not an issue to is the guy who hit the ball,' one person said.

While another claimed, ‘Yep, anyone so cheap as to play with a stolen range ball definitely isn't going to be paying to fix your window.'

But sadly, even home insurance in Andrew’s case might be a lost cause, as explained by an alleged insurance professional.

‘Any insurer would tell the homeowner to go pound sand because they assumed the risk of their house being pelted with golf balls when they bought a house next to a golf course. There's no liability on the part of the course or the golfer,' he explained.

Key Takeaways

• A homeowner who lives near a golf course was frustrated after two golf balls broke his window, causing damages worth $400.
• He left a note along with the balls on the golf course, demanding the culprit to reimburse him for the repair cost.
• Many people online argued that it was the homeowner's fault for living next to a golf course and lacking insurance coverage for such incidents.
• People suggested that the homeowner take up the matter with the golf course, especially as the offensive balls appeared to be range balls, which are typically not used by regular golfers.

What’s your take on this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

I live across the road from a golf course and had two golf balls hit the wife's cars parked in the yard a few year's apart took the ball and the vehicles involved to the club house manager showed them the damage one on the bonnet and one on the boot they covered the costs both time's no problems

 

[MHM]

When it comes to enjoying a peaceful day off, there's nothing more relaxing than sitting down in your own home.

That's exactly what Andrew (whose name has been changed to protect his privacy) was doing when sudden chaos ensued—two golf balls smashed through his living room window.

When the homeowner had the damage repaired, he was shocked to learn that the cost would amount to $400. This is a cost he hadn’t included in his budget.

In anger, Andrew posted a note along with the balls in a common area of the nearby golf course, demanding the offender reimburse him for the repair.

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Andrew posted a note demanding reimbursement for the repair of his window. Credit: Facebook

'If this is your golf ball, you owe me $400 for a broken window. Please do the right thing and text me,' his note read.

In this case, one would expect more sympathy and solidarity with the plight of an aggrieved homeowner.

Unfortunately for Andrew, this ‘passive-aggressive’ note was instead met with ridicule from people who saw the photo of the note online. Many slammed him for buying a house next to a golf course in the first place.

'If you live on a golf course, it's your fault,' one user pointed out. 'Good luck with getting someone to confess.'

'This is why your home is cheaper than it would be on any other land—living near a golf course is a liability,' another person wrote.

‘Your anger is misplaced—if you're having such a big problem, just board up your windows for protection,’ a third person recommended.

'Live on a golf course, and you get to collect golf balls. It's your fault for not having better insurance,' someone said.

Other social media users suggested that Andrew take the issue with the golf course.

‘I would never play with a range ball, and I still wouldn't be fixing the window—that's what insurance is for. And if he's still not happy, he can take it up with the course. The only person this is not an issue to is the guy who hit the ball,' one person said.

While another claimed, ‘Yep, anyone so cheap as to play with a stolen range ball definitely isn't going to be paying to fix your window.'

But sadly, even home insurance in Andrew’s case might be a lost cause, as explained by an alleged insurance professional.

‘Any insurer would tell the homeowner to go pound sand because they assumed the risk of their house being pelted with golf balls when they bought a house next to a golf course. There's no liability on the part of the course or the golfer,' he explained.

Key Takeaways

• A homeowner who lives near a golf course was frustrated after two golf balls broke his window, causing damages worth $400.
• He left a note along with the balls on the golf course, demanding the culprit to reimburse him for the repair cost.
• Many people online argued that it was the homeowner's fault for living next to a golf course and lacking insurance coverage for such incidents.
• People suggested that the homeowner take up the matter with the golf course, especially as the offensive balls appeared to be range balls, which are typically not used by regular golfers.

What’s your take on this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

In the first instance, I would like to point out that what has been described is not "golfer's misbehaviour". The article does not reveal any information to indicate the golfer deliberately drove a ball through the complainants windows, or struck the ball from adjacent public land.. That would have been "misbehaviour". Indeed, as a former, somewhat inept golfer myself, I can sympathise with the golfer, who intended to strike the ball towards the pin, but inadvertently sliced or pulled the ball off course, with the result of accidental damage. There appears to be no element of "misbehaviour " involved SDC. Perhaps more careful editing might be appropriate.
Secondly, from the date arrangement on the note, it does appear that the article has a US source. Who are we, as Australians, to know of US law or customs in these circumstances. I am sure that an experience in an Australian environment will attract more responses on the point.

 

[Mindygirl12022]

When it comes to enjoying a peaceful day off, there's nothing more relaxing than sitting down in your own home.

That's exactly what Andrew (whose name has been changed to protect his privacy) was doing when sudden chaos ensued—two golf balls smashed through his living room window.

When the homeowner had the damage repaired, he was shocked to learn that the cost would amount to $400. This is a cost he hadn’t included in his budget.

In anger, Andrew posted a note along with the balls in a common area of the nearby golf course, demanding the offender reimburse him for the repair.

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Andrew posted a note demanding reimbursement for the repair of his window. Credit: Facebook

'If this is your golf ball, you owe me $400 for a broken window. Please do the right thing and text me,' his note read.

In this case, one would expect more sympathy and solidarity with the plight of an aggrieved homeowner.

Unfortunately for Andrew, this ‘passive-aggressive’ note was instead met with ridicule from people who saw the photo of the note online. Many slammed him for buying a house next to a golf course in the first place.

'If you live on a golf course, it's your fault,' one user pointed out. 'Good luck with getting someone to confess.'

'This is why your home is cheaper than it would be on any other land—living near a golf course is a liability,' another person wrote.

‘Your anger is misplaced—if you're having such a big problem, just board up your windows for protection,’ a third person recommended.

'Live on a golf course, and you get to collect golf balls. It's your fault for not having better insurance,' someone said.

Other social media users suggested that Andrew take the issue with the golf course.

‘I would never play with a range ball, and I still wouldn't be fixing the window—that's what insurance is for. And if he's still not happy, he can take it up with the course. The only person this is not an issue to is the guy who hit the ball,' one person said.

While another claimed, ‘Yep, anyone so cheap as to play with a stolen range ball definitely isn't going to be paying to fix your window.'

But sadly, even home insurance in Andrew’s case might be a lost cause, as explained by an alleged insurance professional.

‘Any insurer would tell the homeowner to go pound sand because they assumed the risk of their house being pelted with golf balls when they bought a house next to a golf course. There's no liability on the part of the course or the golfer,' he explained.

Key Takeaways

• A homeowner who lives near a golf course was frustrated after two golf balls broke his window, causing damages worth $400.
• He left a note along with the balls on the golf course, demanding the culprit to reimburse him for the repair cost.
• Many people online argued that it was the homeowner's fault for living next to a golf course and lacking insurance coverage for such incidents.
• People suggested that the homeowner take up the matter with the golf course, especially as the offensive balls appeared to be range balls, which are typically not used by regular golfers.

What’s your take on this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Nope the people who are criticising this home-owners reaction for me are just rubbing in the fact that this happened and the cause being his home near a golf course. Yes it is near one. This doesn't mean that the home-owners should have to pay for damages caused by other people - namely golfers. He's right to be upset plus the added angst of having no recourse to Insurance reimbursement.