Homeowner Battles Golf Club Over Damage from Stray Balls
Furious dad locked in bitter war with golf club next door after 60 stray balls smash his £1m home and wreck £3k Tesla

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William Fennell, a homeowner in Woodbridge, Suffolk, is in conflict with the Ufford Park Resort golf club after over 60 stray golf balls damaged his property and vehicles, costing him £3,000. He fears for his children's safety and has created a website to document the incidents, while the golf club denies responsibility.
- 01William Fennell has reported over 60 stray golf balls hitting his property in the last two years.
- 02The damages to his vehicles, including a Tesla Model 3 and a Volvo V90, total approximately £3,000.
- 03Fennell fears for the safety of his children due to the risk of injury from errant golf balls.
- 04He has set up a website to showcase the stray balls and invite golfers to reclaim them.
- 05Ufford Park Resort claims to conduct regular risk assessments but denies responsibility for the damages.
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William Fennell, a 44-year-old father living in a £1 million home near the Ufford Park Resort golf club in Woodbridge, Suffolk, is embroiled in a dispute over stray golf balls damaging his property. Over the past two years, he has reported more than 60 incidents of balls hitting his home, resulting in approximately £3,000 in repairs for his vehicles, including a £1,500 damage to his Tesla Model 3. Fennell, concerned for the safety of his children, has documented the incidents and set up a website to showcase the stray balls, hoping to encourage golfers to reclaim them. Despite his efforts, the Ufford Park Resort has denied responsibility for the damages, stating they conduct regular risk assessments and prioritize safety. Fennell's frustration has grown as he feels the golf club should take responsibility for the errant balls, which he believes pose a serious risk to his family's safety. He aims to hold the club accountable for the damages and improve safety measures at the course.
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The ongoing dispute highlights safety concerns for residents living near golf courses, particularly regarding stray balls.
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