House on Golf Course

[jwslam]

I'm surprised it's so difficult to find information on this.

Anyone here live backing onto a golf course?
How often does the house actually get hit?
How often do the you have broken windows?
Is there a specific premium on home insurance?

I guess it depends where on the hole? Probably more likely to get hit near the Tee than hear the green

[PsYcNeT]

Depends on the course too, I would assume those living along Douglasdale get hit a lot more than those along, say, Maple Ridge.

[prarieboy]

Tee shots are much more likely to hit a house than shots approaching the green.

Golfers are responsible for damage if they hit your house.

[arcfyr]

Grew up in a house backing near the green of the Silver Springs Golf Course. We were off to the side of the green. Found a couple stray golf balls in our backyard every other year, nothing crazy. We liked the relative privacy of not having to share a backyard fence.

[chemgear]

Originally Posted by prarieboy

Tee shots are much more likely to hit a house than shots approaching the green.

Golfers are responsible for damage if they hit your house.

Yeah, but I always "glhf" with that.

[KTrain]

Originally Posted by prarieboy

Golfers are responsible for damage if they hit your house.

If they're caught or volunteer to come forward. I have seen homes hit by golfers when the residents aren't there and the golfers just move on and hope no one comes out.

If I had kids I wouldn't live on a golf course. Wearing a helmet to play in the backyard wouldn't be awesome.

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by prarieboy

Tee shots are much more likely to hit a house than shots approaching the green.

Golfers are responsible for damage if they hit your house.

I've been told by lawyers before that to be held liable the home owner would have to prove some sort of negligence on the act of the golfer, like lining up to hit into the houses or something, otherwise its an accepted risk.

[I-Hate-Hulse]

The bigger threat now is the constant threat of golf courses being converted into condo and additional housing. Courses are being bought up as a long term play for residential development.

There are certain courses in the City I think it's just a matter of time before it goes to the developer.

[DuffMan]

If you don't want to live in a house that gets hit by golf balls, don't live on a golf course.
If you choose to anyways, get a house with hardieboard siding like my parents, that way you can just use putty on the dents and paint.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by prarieboy

Golfers are responsible for damage if they hit your house.

I don't believe legally a golfer is responsible, the course will tell you are responsible. Not sure this accurate....

For example, I spoke to a golf course owner awhile back... He offered to place netting to protect homes from getting hit.

However the owners declined... (i.e. it impacted their view)

[CroFlames]

It would really depend on the hole. I've played holes where there is a major dog leg with houses along the bend. Big time hitters can't help themselves and try going for it. Of course, those houses sides look like Baghdad 2008.

Other holes/courses are designed such that the houses are no where near the danger, like behind tee boxes and such.

[DuffMan]

All golf courses have "the player is responsible for any property damage", in the fine print, and usually there is a sign on the first hole, with that rule, along with others, ie, no outside liquor.

I've seen people hit houses 2 blocks away from the course, and you wouldn't believe how bad people play during tournaments. I know I've hit probably 5 houses in my life, it's been awhile, but I've never talked to any owners.

I missed a window by inches one time.

No, after seeing myself golf in my earlier days I would not buy on a golf course.

Having said that I have seen some nice houses on golf courses, you wouldn't think would ever get hit.

[Locke]

I live on a Golf Course.

The secret is to be the house behind the tee. That way you get to laugh at the people who screw up their shot and not be in the firing range.

[Shazam]

My friend used to live in a house backing onto the Shawnessy golf course. They had their windows broken twice from errant golf balls.

Might just have been bad luck though.

[the-rasta-masta]

I've lived on a golf course (Valley Ridge) for a few years now. I am about 100 yards out on the left side, so it would take a pretty good snap hook from a right handed player to get me, or a slice from a lefty. I've found one ball each year on average, so it happens, but not as frequently as I was expecting, and it's never actually hit the house as far as I can tell. It's been a non issue for me, and my kids regularly play in the backyard. Sometimes after the last golfers go by, my kids and others on the block will run out on the course and play, and it's great having open space behind us. In the winter my kids are out playing in the huge open space making snowmen, forts, etc... Lots of people going by on cross country skiis as well. I really enjoy it.

[Raekwon]

Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta

I've lived on a golf course (Valley Ridge) for a few years now. I am about 100 yards out on the left side, so it would take a pretty good snap hook from a right handed player to get me, or a slice from a lefty. I've found one ball each year on average, so it happens, but not as frequently as I was expecting, and it's never actually hit the house as far as I can tell. It's been a non issue for me, and my kids regularly play in the backyard. Sometimes after the last golfers go by, my kids and others on the block will run out on the course and play, and it's great having open space behind us. In the winter my kids are out playing in the huge open space making snowmen, forts, etc... Lots of people going by on cross country skiis as well. I really enjoy it.

I miss Valley Ridge, we lived on Valley Stream Cir before they built so far West. Nice little hike to the ridge over looking the dam, nice access to the bike paths heading to Bowness. But back to the topic my father in law lived on the High River golf course for 5 years and only one broken window and he is at the end of a drive on a RH slice. Sitting on his deck watching golf was very relaxing so I say go for it just be picky about the placement.

[troutman]

My office parking lot is to the right of a driving range. There are high nets, but about one ball a week makes it through. So far, no cars seem to have been damaged.

[TheIronMaiden]

Is this a confessional. Because first round of the season I hit a house for the first time since ive started golfing. Not the first time I've put a ball in someones yard though.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Locke

I live on a Golf Course.

The secret is to be the house behind the tee. That way you get to laugh at the people who screw up their shot and not be in the firing range.

I'm not a very good golfer, I'd find a way to hit you. Maybe even by accident.

[Northendzone]

i have always wondered if there are any types of special windows available that are more resistant to shattering?

or could a large window be covered/shielded by plexiglass?

personally, i would consider buying a home on a course as long as it was not in the line of fire, and it it was i guess i'd want to see large trees protecting the property.

at the end of the day, it would be a mixed blessing as you might always feel like people are walking by your backyard for 6 months per year, but then after thanksgivng it would likely be nice and quiet