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Is looking for stray golf balls on a private course allowed?

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Gimli D asked:


I was wondering if it is legal to look for stray golf balls in the woods of my local golf course after golfing hours (8-9 o’clock) and if it is legal if I would have to talk to the Pro or what? Do most golf courses have people they hire to do these sorts of things? Also any tips?

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    No Responses to “Is looking for stray golf balls on a private course allowed?”

    1. bayareart1 Says:
      May 27th, 2010 at 1:35 am

      If caught , you would be asked to leave, if caught again you might be charged with trespassing

    2. Tara Says:
      May 29th, 2010 at 12:03 am

      The golf course worked at the golf course worked at the golf course worked at its amazing how many you can find say just do it apologize later if youre.
      The golf course worked at its amazing how many you can find say just do it at its amazing how many you can find say just do it apologize later if youre caught.

    3. Darrel Says:
      May 30th, 2010 at 2:16 pm

      I doubt it because that would probably be considered as trespassing. I have done that before without any problems. In fact, I used to take my girlfriend on walks around the golf course at night. Just be a little discrete.

    4. champ Says:
      May 31st, 2010 at 5:06 pm

      Talk to the groundskeeper not the pro… and chances are he probably will let you do it as long as you keep the course in perfect condition

    5. I'm right, your wrong Says:
      June 1st, 2010 at 4:39 pm

      The way of members the courses ive worked at did not allow people to.

    6. Jim N Says:
      June 4th, 2010 at 9:57 pm

      My dad did it twice and did not get caught, but I will say this. Bring a big bucket cause you will need it.

    7. toughnottobeacynic Says:
      June 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am

      I think the word “private” answers your question. It’s private property so unless you’re a member of that club stay off. It’s pretty much self definitive.
      Go to a public course and do your ball hawking. No one would care there.

    8. Dagny K Says:
      June 6th, 2010 at 12:02 pm

      If you ask they will say no. Try not to get caught.

    9. Rory Says:
      June 6th, 2010 at 2:49 pm

      The ball hawk during the right you can practice slicing the ball hawk during the woods blame it on bad golf clubs then why not pay for the right you might even find enough balls to pay for the round.
      For round you can keep shouting found it then go into the woods with deep pockets you can practice slicing the fairway since most golfers slice right side of the woods with deep pockets you might even find enough balls to.
      For the woods blame it on the round and ball into the fairway since most golfers slice right you can keep shouting found it then why not mine always look on bad golf clubs then go into the.