ERIC Number: EJ1434288
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
EISSN: EISSN-2168-3816
Golfers, Beware of Your Surroundings
Thomas H. Sawyer; Tonya L. Sawyer
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v95 n6 p61-62 2024
In this case the Court upheld the age-old doctrine of assumption of risk, affirming the inherent dangers of teeing off in golf. Despite a nasty trip on a tree root, the golfer was not entitled to recover for his injuries due to the primary assumption of the risk doctrine. This case sets a precedent for understanding the potential hazards of the sport and reinforces the importance of personal responsibility on the greens and potentially beyond.
Descriptors: Athletics, Recreational Activities, Negligence, Court Litigation, Risk Management, Legal Responsibility, Topography, Physical Environment
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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