So you’re thinking about buying a home or are buying a home on a golf course. That’s a dream for many golf enthusiasts with plenty of perks that come with it including scenic views of the course from your own backyard to driving your own golf cart from your garage to the course for a round. But just like on the course, being a homeowner on a golf course comes with its own set of proper etiquette.
Noise Levels
Be aware of mowing your lawn, leaf blowing or having loud parties especially if you’re home is near the tee box. Sometimes it can be irritating to have to start and stop manicuring your backyard as golfers are stopping by and teeing off every five to 10 minutes, but it doubles as taking a break to go inside to rehydrate before finishing the job. If you’re going to have an outdoor gathering, be sure to let guests know to try to keep it down when golfers are teeing off or putting if your home is near the green.
Dealing with sliced or shanked golf balls
There’s a pretty good chance depending on where your home is located that an errant shot will hit your home or land in your yard. It’s going to happen. Consider installing netting tall enough to prevent most shots from landing in your yard. If a ball does happen to land in your yard (and you’re in no rush), wait until the player comes over for their ball and toss it to them so they can drop it back on the course (for a stroke penalty of course).
Maintaining Landscaping
Don’t be that guy with a tall and expansive tree that blocks the view of the green on a dog-leg curve. Make sure to choose plants and trees that won’t interfere with the game. Leave that up to the maintenance team. Also be aware of placing outdoor lighting that could shine directly onto the course that can affect golfers. Tall hedges or trees can also block a player’s line of sight towards the hole as well depending on the location of course.
Communicating with Course Management
It’s probably a good idea to develop a positive relationship with the golf course management or homeowners association. They can give insights and helpful information about living near a fairway and handling specific situations like damage caused by errant balls or noise issues. They can help keep you informed about the community’s expectations and rules, ensuring you’re always up to date with what’s going on.
Embrace the golfing lifestyle and enjoy the benefits of living on the course. For most people, the benefits far outweigh the minor and inconsistent inconveniences of living on the fairway, especially if you love golf. (otherwise, why would you buy a home here?) Take part in community events, tournaments or golf lessons to connect with neighbors and immerse yourself in the community.
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