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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Sep. 1, 2007

Golfers Bear the Risk of Their Sport, Justices Say

Fair warning to golfers: Play the links at your own risk. The California Supreme Court ruled 6-1 Thursday that all sports - even golf - are inherently risky.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      Fair warning to golfers: Play the links at your own risk.
      The California Supreme Court ruled 6-1 Thursday that all sports - even golf - are inherently risky.
      That means if you get hit by your partner's slice, you have to prove your buddy was "reckless" to collect personal injury damages.
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