A New York couple that were suing the local golf course for errant golf balls on their property has won their case, but for only thousands of dollars in damages, rather than the millions they were seeking.
 
Leon and Gail Behar, who live on the second hole of the Quaker Ridge Golf Club, were reportedly seeking $3.3 million in punitive damages for nuisance, trespass and negligence by the club because hundreds of stray golf balls came into their yard. In an attempt to solve the issue, the Behars planted 45-foot trees in their yard and the club moved a tee box and added a 40-foot net.
 
After six years of court filings, hearings and appeals, and nine days in Westchester (N.Y.) Supreme Court, the club was ordered to pay the Behars $7,323.75
 
“It should not be unexpected that any house abutting a golf course, including the Behar’s house, would from time to time, receive three, four, five, or more balls on a given particular day of poor swings, and that there could be no liability on the part of a golf course for trespass, nuisance or concomitant damages," Judge Charles Wood said.
 
—Source:  golfdigest.com