Due to the large number of residents residing on the boundary of the golf course, we are unable to carry out individual requests for general gardening and maintenance. We work closely with the council and governing bodies to comply with the required standards.

Living on the boundary of a golf course, you may experience an errant golf ball. Errant golf balls are the responsibility of the golfer. There are signs on the golf-course course, golfers are notified by email and there is a notice on the back of the scorecard. We draw to the golfer’s attention that errant golf balls and any damage caused are the golfer’s responsibility and that they are required to be mindful of residences surrounding the golf course when they are playing their game of golf. We also advise all golfers to notify the pro shop if they hit an errant golf ball and we record details of such occurrences.

We understand the concerns that residents have with respect to errant golf balls. However, errant golf balls are an inherent part of the game, and it is impossible to eliminate such risks associated with living on the boundary of a golf course. Secret Harbour Golfs Links as part of its good neighbour policy is committed to mitigating the incidence of errant golf balls. We have and continue to implement strategies to minimise the risks of errant golf balls including the following:

• Monitoring the incidence of reported errant golf balls at each golfing hole so that strategies can be considered to reduce incidences to neighbouring residences.
• Relocating tees to a different part of the tee box or onto a different tee location so as to direct the golfer’s hits away from neighbouring residences.
• Depending on the wind direction, tees are relocated accordingly.
• Out of bounds have been installed so that golfers hit away from problem area.
• Trees are planted to stop stray golf balls.
• Trees are planted so that golfers are required to change the direction of their hits away from residences.
• New bunkers are created to guide golfers away from hitting towards problem areas.
• Bunkers are made into fairways so that golfers have a larger target area to aim, away from neighbouring residences.
• New tee boxes are created to change the direction of the golf ball or to shorten or lengthen the hole.
• Alignment poles are installed in the distance, so that golfers align themselves accordingly, away from hitting towards neighbouring residences.
• Hazards are in play, so golfers hit away from the problem areas.
• Netting is installed to stop stray golf balls.

We have been working with golf course architects and the council to minimise errant golf balls. This is on a continuing basis.

To help us monitor the incidences of errant golf balls, please use the form below to report any occurrence of errant golf balls.

Due to operational duties, our team members are not always able to deal with telephone reports and enquiries pertaining to errant golf balls. Hence, our team members have been instructed to direct residents to this webpage to record the occurrence of errant golf balls. Please be courteous in this situation. Our team members are doing their best and any abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.