one time when i used to play golf for my high school, i hit the oppossing school's player in the cheek... it was rather funny, but you shouldnt be ahead of the person swinging, if he is in your group.....

 

The thing is, I can see how the other guy was at fault for taking his shot too early. At the same time, he did yell "Fore". It's not like he was negligent or anything. He didn't TRY to hit you.

btw, if we're on bad analogies here, let me throw one out. If I were playing paintball at a paintball field and someone shoots me and leaves a welt, it's ok for me to call his insurance company and make a claim? That's just ridiculous. There are inherent risks that you take with certain sports. If you're not willing to take them, don't play the sport.

If the golfer had malicious intent or was being grossly negligent, sue the hell out of him. Otherwise, see him as a fellow golf enthusiast and let things go.

I remember there being a fender bender (very small) at one of the s2k meets. One party was clearly at fault, but it was a just some scratches and they just let it go. It's one of those things that you do for a fellow enthusiast. We're all just saying that maybe you should just be a good sport instead of being so opportunistic.

 

You forget he is in the insurance business.......

 

You needed a doctor for that? why not just take a **** and see for yourself

 

Finally someone with an intelligent (opposing) statement

The fact is that he was grossly negligent. He saw us leave the green, and chose to hit anyway. He could clearly see us, and could clearly see that we were walking toward the next hole. If we had cleared the hole, and been on the next tee, it would be a different situation. The fact is that he saw us, knew we were there, and hit anyway.

For those of you who have never had bruised ribs, perhaps you should have someone punch you in the ribs really hard, and suffer with pain for a week or longer. What no takers ??

Like I said earlier, I'm not planning on suing this guy, but I am entitled to something for the pain he has caused. If you can't see that, you are truly blind.

 

I am with Adam on this one.

 

any first year law student can tell you that there's a difference between negligence and GROSS negligence.

NEGLIGENCE - The failure to use reasonable care. The doing of something which a reasonably prudent person would not do, or the failure to do something which a reasonably prudent person would do under like circumstances. A departure from what an ordinary reasonable member of the community would do in the same community.

GROSS NEGLIGENCE - Failure to use even the slightest amount of care in a way that shows Recklessness or willful disregard for the safety of others.


I'd say that this guy falls under negligence.... barely.

the point of "reasonably prudent person" is what you have to consider. I consider myself a reasonably prudent person, but I find myself being more careful in most situations than most of the people around me. That doesn't mean that I can go around claiming that everyone's negligent.

btw, even more legal jargon for you.

LIBEL - Published material meeting three conditions: The material is defamatory either on its face or indirectly; The defamatory statement is about someone who is identifiable to one or more persons; and, The material must be distributed to someone other than the offended party; i.e. published; distinguished from slander.

if you were to tell us this guy's name and call him grossly negligent at the same time, this is what you'd be guilty of. Be very careful about what you say and do. Unless you're extremely rich, this guy can sue the hell out of you for making statements like that. Again, this is why I say it's so scary to be middle class. Little things can rock your entire world.

 

say it ain't so.

et tu fumanchu? teehee that rhymes.

 

i'm not even going to type out a long drawn out explanation to try and sway your already biased personal views so all i will say is that accidents happen so you are looking for an eye for an eye, thinking this only hurts the insurance company is complete and toal bullshit and if you were really in the insurance bsuiness you should already know this.

and my final statement is:

when i play golf i often hit once the previous party clears the green, this is not negligent this is golf. if he were to hit while you were on the green or still approaching it i would say it may be negligent but you just proved to me you are just an arrogant *******.

 

I guess this means that I should sue several of the people that have posted on this thread!!!

 

I'll be sure to not play golf around you. Anyone that knows anything about golf, knows to wait until it is safe to hit. If someone is near the green, or in my case, just left the green, you wait until it is safe. Anyone with common sense knows that.

Glad that was your final statement

 

Thanks FU . A voice of reason and common sense!!

 

alright one more to clear it up

it depends on the length of the hole and the person teeing off to know their limitations, a 300 yerd hole for an amateur it would be quite difficult for them to overshoot the green, now if it is a 120 yard hole and you are just walking off the green then it may not be wise but most people would still tee of if you are in between holes and 20 yards off the green. if a person makes such a horrible shot on a short hole then maybe they are still new to the game and chose the wrong iron, an accident is still an accident unless he obviously was just goofing off or did it on purpose.

 

I am pretty sure I would not pay 50 (or more) dollars for a round of golf to get hit with a golfball. Golf is supposed to be a game of leisure, and not to be getting nailed with flying objects, that is why you are supposed to take precautionary measures while playing the game.

Maybe if the guy had just down-right shanked the ball off in some direction and it had hit Adam, and was clearly an accident, then Adam would maybe be out of line, but the guy did not even give time for him and his party to clear INFRONT of him.

 

What would you sue for? you need to prove damages. btw, are you a democrat? cuz you sound like one.


[getting ready to be flamed like crazy] teehee

 

You've said a mouthful.

 

Just to clarify, how far away was this green? If it's far enough, I'd probably hit while the other group is just leaving the green. I don't think most normal people expect to hit onto the green on their first swing. I know I couldn't do it save my life.

 

Take that kind of talk to the lounge.

 

either whoop his *** or forgive and forget.

this homeowners insurance crap is just ***** ****.

 

Somehow, I don't think Adam has had that kind of an upbringing.

 

not all of us are from da' hood. yo.

 

preach on brother!

 

I don't know what the hood has to do with it? Are people in the hood somehow different than yourself?

It's character that is important. And, in my opinion, Adam showed very little of it, when put to the test. He could have easily licked his wound, and moved on. But, he turned it into an oppurtunity to see what he could get for himself.

I don't care if I am in the minority with my opinion or not on this issue. When something like this happens, and it is voiced on this forum, I will ALWAYS say something. People that behave this way are, in my opinion, at the crux, of what is wrong with our world. It's all about what's in it for them. Take, take, take.

This isn't about what neighborhood you live in son, this is about "how you gonna act"

 

I meant to quote that for quitar junkie above that post I quoted, about whooping someones ***.

 

i would have made homeboy buy me a few beers to numb it out.

then i would have finished the round with him.