Photo by E.W. Faircloth
Alan, my neighbor, is about to replace a window broken by an errant golf ball. We live on the 15th hole. It’s such a beautiful view out back. There’s a steady parade of golfers nailing the water hazard on this par 5 hole. Every now and then some PGA- reject sends a ball through a window of our homes. There were at least 3 separate homes in need of window replacements during a recent 2 week period.
Who pays to replace the windows, the golfers?
No.
Alan was very lucky to have a golfer suggest sharing the costs. According to HOA(home owner assoc.) bylaws it’s the responsibility of the homeowner. Two years ago, one of my windows was broken. The golfer would not own up to it. While it was being repaired the glass guy showed me how to replace the glass. The whole process can be done in under 10 minutes if a replacement is available. At the time, I bought an extra pane just in case a window was destroyed in the dead of winter. So far, I haven’t needed to use it but a few neighbors have. I loan them my replacement until one their replacement arrives in a few days.
Do I want to move away from the 15th hole? No, this golf course living is great. Just ask Alan:)