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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Crist, Gary |
Author Affiliation: | Attorney, frequent writer on the topic of sports liability |
Title: | The liability of going spikeless |
Section: | Through the Green Other records with the "Through the Green" Section
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Source: | Golf Journal. Vol. 50, No. 3, May 1997, p. 4-6. |
Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association |
# of Pages: | 3 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Spikeless golf shoes; Policy; Golf greens; Traffic; Liability; Litigation; Injuries
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the possible legal problems golf courses face when implementing rules that require use of spikeless golf shoes. Also discusses benefits that come from spikeless golf shoes, including "smoother and healthier greens, reduced wear and tear on carts, carpeting and other property; and increased comfort to the player, both on and off the course." Discusses the importance of educating golfers about the dangers of wearing spikeless golf shoes in order to prevent future litigation against golf courses. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
See Also: | See also letters in response to this article: "Exploring both sides", Golf Journal, 50(4) June 1997, p. 2, R=40535 R=40535
See also letters in response to this article: "More debate", Golf Journal, 50(5) July 1997, p. 2-3, R=40537 R=40537 |
See Also: | Other items relating to: SPIKES |
Note: | Includes a sidebar with statistics involving spikeless golf shoes, p. 5 Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Crist, G. 1997. The liability of going spikeless. Golf J. 50(3):p. 4-6. |
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