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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
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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
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
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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
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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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