Be prepared to duck
From the decision yesterday by New York's Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, in Anand vs. Kapoor -- also known as the "Should a golfer have to yell 'Fore!'?" case:
Here, Kapoor's failure to warn of his intent to strike the ball did not amount to intentional or reckless conduct, and did not unreasonably increase the risks inherent in golf to which Anand consented. Rather, the manner in which Anand was injured -- being hit without warning by a "shanked" shot while one searches for one's own ball -- reflects a commonly appreciated risk of golf (see Rinaldo v McGovern, 78 NY2d 729, 733 [1991]).
So, heads up out there. And, you know, maybe find friends who are better at golf.
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Here's an idea, stand behind the person hitting!
... said Tim on Dec 22, 2010 at 3:34 PM | link
I'm waiting for one of our state senators or assembly members to introduce a bill requiring golfers to wear helmets.
... said Bob on Dec 22, 2010 at 3:44 PM | link
@Bob: Oh, no! Felix Ortiz might hear you!
... said Greg on Dec 22, 2010 at 3:53 PM | link
This should more accurately be called the "Hey, dude, I'm gonna hit my next shot" case. You don't yell "fore!" until after you hit the crappy shot, and think it might hit someone.
... said Pat on Dec 22, 2010 at 9:19 PM | link