FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Dear Homeowner,

There are many things which homeowners bordering golf courses can do to provide safety and protection for family and property. The following methods are addressed in this letter: Insurance, netting, fencing, awnings, shutters and sun screens, tree planting, and ball-resistant building materials.  

First, insurance can be set up to cover either the back side of a home, or on the entire home. Most everyone has some type of home insurance and it only requires adding property damage to the policy. If you don’t already have an agent, we would suggest agents Shawn Iverson of The Insurance Center 3020 Washington Blvd. - Ogden (801)622-2626, or Brian Hawks of Allstate – Five Points 333 E. 2nd Street, Suite 3 (801)393-6511, or Blen Smith of Progressive – Clearfield, 778 E 700 S Clearfield, UT 84015 (801) 773-7570. In the opinion of the golf course, this is the most cost effective option, rather than maintaining a large net spanning the back and side of your yard, for example.   

Second, if you are interested in a local netting source, Pitcher’s Sports out of South Ogden , 6658 S Hwy 89 South Ogden 84403 (801)476-8080 custom makes netting. We have negotiated a 20% discount for homeowners who use Pitcher’s to buy netting. There are a handful of homeowners who have found other netting solutions for protection, and they may also know of good netting providers. Online there were many, (see www.seamar.com for a company out of Seattle , prices posted, or www.usnetting.com, www.cascadenets.com, or www.sportnetting.com.) Netting is highly effective protection against balls hitting your house directly, but keep in mind that there is still a chance that balls could pass over the net or angle through neighboring properties. The driving range has sixty foot nets, for example, and many balls still go over the top of that.  

Third, many homeowners have erected some type of fencing. Fencing can stop low flying balls and prevents golfers from entering your yard. The golf course endorses Subdivision restrictive covenants which may require fences to be semi-private vinyl fences (spaced slats) or aluminum/iron powder coated. Some of the new vinyl fences are ball resistant, although they are more expensive. Even with a less expensive vinyl, a $20 slat is cheaper than replacing a window or other valuables. The yellow pages list many vinyl fence dealers, All Fence Supply Inc. 800 Wall Ave, Ogden UT 84404 (801)399-4283, Roylance fence and Security, Roy UT 84067 (801)985-1550,  A Vinyl Fence Connection 1377 N Main St. Layton UT 84041 (801)779-4422. (Online there is a good site for comparing styles at www.huskervinyl.com.)  

Fourth, If you are interested in awnings or window roll-down screens which would be effective at stopping errant balls and could be rolled up or taken off during times when there is no play on the course, contact Out West Awning, Craig Bingham 393-6839. They are located off of 1900 W near the 24th street exit. There is also Kool Breeze located at 3220 S. 1900 W. in Ogden , telephone (801)627-1020. Budget Blinds of Northern Utah, Inc. 5790 W 4275 S, Hooper, UT 84315 (801)732-6846 has removable screens that mount on the outside of the window which serve multiple purposes. They can stop golf balls and they shade the inside of your home while still allowing you to see outside. Large retail stores like Sears, Home Depot, and Lowe’s also have varied types of awnings, shutters, and window screens.    

Fifth, trees are available at nurseries, such as Jerry’s Nursery - Farr West (801)782-4149, Alpine Gardens – Perry (801)399-4300 Valley Nursery – South Ogden (801)479-6060 and seasonably at large retail stores such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart, etc. Spring 2005 we gave away more than 1000 trees and shrubs to neighbors to use in their yards for the purpose of screening balls. All trees planted by the course on the property perimeters are for ball screening as well. Homeowners can purchase trees in any height and density to screen their houses from golf balls.  

Sixth, if you are interested in window tinting (prevents glass shattering), talk to Glamour Glaze 6022 S 1900 W; Roy UT 84067; (801)776-846. They have film that can be applied to windows for tinting purposes and also for added security. There are differing grades of this film, the commonly used type will not prevent a window from being broken but it will prevent the ball from entering the home and doing even more damage.  Glamour Glaze has demo’s you can look at in their shop.  

Seventh, There are building material options homeowners can use such as ball resistant glass (tempered,) stucco, storm shutters, ball resistant vinyl fencing and hardened siding products. Contacting a building contractor to direct you to a trustworthy supply dealer is our recommendation. You can also try the large retail stores (Lowe’s and Home Depot) or other building suppliers. As a reminder, siding on the backside of homes may not allowed by the restrictive covenants of the subdivision. Stucco is more resistant than the fragile siding and that is the reason the covenants were written the way they were- it was to minimizing ball damage.  

We hope you discovered some useful ideas which you can implement at your property. We care about you and the safety of your family and property.  For the benefit of everyone, please let us know of any other worthwhile suppliers we can add to our list.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Property Damage, Trespassing, and Criminal Intent. For Homeowners Bordering the Golf Course.

The Golf Course strictly adheres to all our policies and procedures. Here is a summary of the “Big 3.”  

1.         The Golf Course does not assume responsibility for negligent actions by third party guests upon neighbors or other guests, including property and bodily damages from errant golf balls. Golfers are responsible for their own damages.  

2.         The Golf Course does not assume responsibility for criminal actions of third party guests upon neighbors or others guests, including crimes and trespasses committed. Golfers are responsible for their own crimes.  

3.        The Golf Course maintains the privacy of our guests and will not divulge personal information. Individuals are responsible for attaining their own independent information.  

Question: Is the course going to pay for my broken windows? Broken fencing? Broken siding?

Answer: Our policy is prevention. This means that although we do not pay money for windows or other property damaged by a third party (golfers). We do make all reasonable efforts to minimize the occurrences. If you have ideas for means of prevention we are happy to consider them. Many homeowners have used prevention techniques outlined in our “suggestions letter.”

We are striving to educate golfers to the extent that they are responsible for their own damages. We have posted it on our Policies and Procedures at the clubhouse, on our web site, on our scorecard, and on signs around the golf course. The signs are located on every bench and other locations throughout the course.

If fencing or house covering is not in accordance with the Subdivision Restrictive Covenants we would encourage you to resolve these issues. The covenants were designed with prevention in mind.  

What if I have golfers in my yard?

Homeowners are responsible for securing their own property. We are happy to discuss methods of prevention, but we can not assume responsibility for third party individuals. Many homeowners have erected fences which are the most effective means of preventing trespassers. There are other options but none have proven as effective. Golfers don’t think picking up a golf ball is any more malicious than their picking up of a Frisbee or soccer ball or a lost puppy that runs into your yard. They don’t always realize that you have constant golfers going past your place and that they are not the only ones sneaking in real quick. We are striving to educate the golfers by posting our policies and procedures at the clubhouse, on our web site, on our scorecard, and by placing “keep off neighbors” signs around the golf course. At last count there were over 50 signs on the course. We also have a flyer at the front desk and starters are instructed to remind golfers about keeping off neighboring properties.    

Can I at least get names of the golfers who passed by my house today?

Unfortunately not, the course encourages neighbors to do all they can to attain compensation from any person found damaging their property, but the course itself will not provide third party information or investigate incidents. The course destroys records of golfers and maintains a strict policy of privacy. The best course of action is to prevent the opportunity for damages and trespasses to your property. If damage is done and no perpetrators are identified, it is very difficult to find them. Weber county sheriffs department has requested that we do not refer homeowners concerns to them unless there is criminal action involved. Golf ball damage by errant shots is not a criminal act and is not considered vandalism. It is considered accidental negligence and the Sheriff’s department will refer you to small claims court for compensation. If you have witnesses and you can prove you have made a reasonable effort to protect yourself in the first place, you will have a good chance of attaining a judgment against the negligent golfer.  

What if I am just mad?

Losing your cool with golfers or course management does not accomplish much. We understand your frustration, it is best to be educated about the safety concerns you must consider when living next to a golf course. You have safety concerns just as real as homeowners who live next to a baseball stadium, a freeway, a raging river, etc. Golf course hazards are public record and for the most part are tolerated by private citizens who feel the benefits of living next to a golf course equal or exceed the hazards. Private lots were sold next to the course after the intent to open a public golf course was recorded publicly. The course had no control over how the homes were designed or what materials were used in their construction. It is up to individual homeowners to make every effort to protect home, property and family members from the hazards they moved next to. Just as the course does everything it can to protect itself, it’s neighbors, employees, equipment and buildings from bad hits, trespassers, and vandals.

Above you will find Damage Prevention Suggestions. We would also strongly suggest that homeowners acquaint themselves with our general Golf Course Policies and Procedures. We strive to maintain a harmonious balance between the communities desire to enjoy the golf course with the recreation it provides and the well-being of our neighbors. Thanks for your support. 

-Remuda / Crane Field Golf Course Management

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