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A HOMEOWNER had to shell out $70,000 for repairs after her house was hit by flying projectiles, leaving her scared to go outside.

Jewel Montgomery said flying golf balls have shattered her garage door and windows of her home in Marietta, Georgia, for years.

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Jewel Montgomery says several of her windows have been broken over the years due to flying golf ballsCredit: Atlanta News First
House damaged by flying projectiles.
The frequent damage has led to her paying $70,000 out of pocketCredit: Atlanta News First

“I came out with my baby in the garage, and glass was all over my car,” she told local CBS affiliate WANF-TV.

“If they hit my daughter, I’m not going to tolerate it.”

Another neighbor, Ronnie Pope, told the outlet that a ball hit the bill of his hat.

For almost 25 years, Montgomery and Pope have resided opposite one of the Marietta Country Club’s par-4 golf holes. Although they were aware of the golf course’s proximity, Pope mentioned, “we had no idea what would unfold afterward.”

“I’m scared to go out in my yard,” said Montgomery.

Initially, over a decade ago, the country club’s insurance covered the cost of their first shattered window. However, since then, they’ve had to bear the expenses for any further damages themselves.

Montgomery said she’s paid over $70,000 out of pocket to replace several windows in fear of her home insurance premiums going up for filing claims.

“The biggie was the picture frame window and my office windows again,” she said.

“I called and called; I sent a certified letter, and then I got a voice message on December 20, 2024, saying they’re not responsible.

Ronnie Miles, who is the senior director of advocacy at the National Golf Course Owners Association, notes that Georgia’s legal framework includes what’s known as “the assumption of risk doctrine.”

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This means if a person knowingly buys a home near a golf course, they are understanding that there are risks involved.

This has apparently been a rising issue across the country, said Miles.

“We get a lot more golfers today than we had five years ago, before Covid, and many of these golfers … are hitting the ball with a little less accuracy,” he told the outlet.

Miles told homeowners to reference land records, also called easements, to figure out what legal rights are attached to the land around a golf course.

What to do if you live near a golf course

If you live near a golf course and you’re often dealing with stray balls hitting your home, here’s house you can protect your property:

  • Look into land records: Check deeds or easements that could affect your rights.
  • Track all incidents: Keep a record of any incidents and take photos of property damage.
  • Seek legal aid: If the golf balls have caused injury.
  • Contact the club: Reach out to the nearby country club to see if any changes can be made to the netting or tee box.

“There’s an easement that goes around the perimeter so many feet out from the property line of the golf course,” he told the outlet.

“So balls can penetrate and travel into that area.”

WANF-TV found documents containing Marietta Country Club’s easement from 1989, protecting it from ball-related liability within 30 feet of the property.

However, Montgomery and Pope’s homes are more than 60 feet away, and while she’s spoken to lawyers about the issue, Montgomery says her case will only be taken if there are injuries.

“They need to pay now,” she said.

“They need to move the tee box. They need to put up a net and not have the balls coming over here in this neighborhood because we don’t live on the golf course.”

The U.S. Sun has reached out to the Marietta Country Club for comment

Damaged garage door.
One of the balls even broke her garage doorCredit: Atlanta News First
A hand holding a golf ball with two black dots drawn on it.
Montgomery has sought out legal aid to help with the problemCredit: Atlanta News First
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